Silent letters
6 Minute Vocabulary

Silent letters

A2ElementaryOctober 19, 20267 min
  • Language lesson
  • Language learning

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Yes, silent letters. We'll look at what they are, where they appear and how to say them. There'll be a quiz... And we'll leave you with a top tip for learning vocabulary.

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