This module covers
- Homophones
- Spelling differences between UK, US, and AUS English
- Spotting common typos
- Spelling differences between compound, hyphenated and open compound words
- FAQs from proofreaders and our answers
It is useful for:
- People wanting to brush up on their spelling
- Those wanting to know the differences between regional dialects
- Those needing a trusted guide as to how to spell and punctuate words which are often misspelled
This module is a part of
Difficulty level
Beginner
Additional Info
Everything you need to know to start proofreading professionally, from correcting errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation to dealing with different writing and referencing styles, and working with Microsoft Word.
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