[NLA] Truespell & other Phonetic devices

[LROWL6996@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/4/2002 11:32:03 AM Central Standard Time, 
discoverbooks at hotmail.com writes:
> I submit that synthetic phonetic devices such as Truespel, Shavian, etc., are
> devastatingly confusing and counter-productive for dyslexic or other
> language-disabled individuals or for second language learners.
> 
I disagree with the above statement.  I find phonetic spelling is the best 
method for teaching pronunciation to my students of ESL.  Yes we teach 
grammar, spelling, etc., but the foriegn born must learn to pronounce to be 
understood by American born in our society.

Linda Rowland, Education Director
The International Center
W.K.R.M.A.A., Inc.
806 Kenton Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
phone: 270-781-8336
fax:     270-781-8136
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