Take a look at these words:
Wednesday. Honest. Scissors. Knife. Receipt. Cupboard. Muscle. Biscuit. Half. Psychology.
What do they have in common?
Nope, they don't share a topic. It's definitely not the spelling pattern. They don't even look like they belong in the same list. And yet, every single one of them trips up English learners every single day.
The answer is…
They all contain silent letters. Letters that are written but are never pronounced.
In today's lesson, I go through the silent letters that cause the most confusion so you can say them with confidence every single time. I'll also show you the patterns behind the silence, because once you spot those, you won't need to memorise every word individually.