Expert: Debba Robinson - 1/31/2005

Question
I hope you can help me someone I would love to learn to spell right.So i can use pc beter,I am 47 school drop out,in 6th grade proble no hope for me

Answer
Dear Mike,

I don't know where you live, but I would bet that there are support systems for teaching adults reading - contact your local library or the school system.  They should be able to help you find someone who can tutor you.  Tell them what you told me.  I am ALWAYS impressed with people who have the courage to stand up and ask for help for things like this.  There IS hope for you, since you have gotten past the most difficult part.  

If you want to do more on your own, you can contact people who sell used books and see if you can find spelling books for elementary school.  You can go through those on your own, and memorize the words listed.  A tutor can help you see rules and similarities with the words you are trying to learn, but you can use the books on your own if you have to.

Good luck, Mike.  Get back to me to let me know if you are successful in your endeavor.  If there is anything more I can do to help you, please let me know.

Debba