Use English-Based Phonetics - Truespel
It’s time to switch to simple English based phonetics. After learning the 26 letters of the alphabet, kids should learn the 40 sounds of US English and be able to write phonetically as they learn to read using truespel phonetics. ESL learners can use it as well to learn pronunciation.
See http://justpaste.it./bv1 regarding the Invisible Dragon hurting all in literacy.
See http://justpaste.it./bv1 to see how easy it is to learn the 40 sounds of English.
See http://justpaste.it/ayk for youtube tutorials, especially what sounds each letter spells.
The free truespel phonetics converter is at http://truespel.com .
Truespel books are at http://tinyurl.com/3v2ekzn%20 .
From Tom Zurinskas, creator of truespel phonetics, the only English based phonetic notation
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