Why is English Spelling So Difficult?

Have you ever wondered why the word “queue” is just a “Q” followed by four silent letters waiting in line?

I know, English can be a bit unpredictable, can’t it?

When you learn English, you might think, “Oh, it’s easy.” But, then you come across words like “knight” and you’re like, “Wait, why don’t we pronounce the “k”?”

Well, English has borrowed words from a wide variety of languages. That’s why it’s a little… quirky.

So, what can you do? Just embrace it. Have a laugh when you encounter another spelling mystery. Because, in the end, isn’t that what makes learning so much fun? 😊

Tell me, what’s your favourite quirky English word? I’d love to know.

PS Listen to George’s AI voice read my text: