Marvellous Spelling

Would you like to learn a way to spell words in English that has helped hundreds of children and adults to learn how to spell? Or would you like to learn how to teach this method to other people? How Does It Work?

Marvellous Spelling is a visual spelling method - it teaches people how to store a picture of the correct spelling of a word in their memory, and to get that picture back whenever they need it. Using this technique, adults and children who are not good at spelling, or have little confidence in their spelling ability, learn how to spell words like Mississippi, accommodation and rhythm, in just a matter of minutes. They then learn how to continue to store new words into their visual memory, so that this eventually becomes a habit with every word they see.

If you would like Volcom to pay for our trainer, Jenny Morgan, to visit your child's school and teach pupils how to use this brilliant technique, please speak to your child's class teacher. Jenny will also train the school's staff so that they can teach it too! Similarly, if you think any of your local community organisations could benefit from some of this training, ask them to give us a ring on (01482) 382523.

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