Pachina, (2019) Filipino speakers have what we call “Filipino Accent”, which can be difficult to

comprehend by native English speakers. One of the most prominent mistakes that Filipino students
make is the mix-up of several consonants and vowels like /p/ and /f/, /v/ and /b/, /i/ and /e/, and the
sounds that are close together.

In order to master English spelling, one needs to learn a great many spelling rules and be aware of the
numerous possible letter combinations. (Fromkin, V., et, 2014).

It is estimated that about 40% of currently used English words are derived from French, which has
obviously brought with it yet additional spelling conventions (not changed for reasons of prestige), and
word roots and suffixes that former longer English words than before (parliament, justice, ornament,
pleasure, establishment, foundation etc.). (Fromkin, V., et, 2014).

Teaching spelling also supports reading and writing, and vice versa (Adoniou, 2016, p.11). Learning how
words and language works contributes to vocabulary development. This, in turn, supports reading
comprehension and enhances choices made when composing written texts. While it is acknowledged
that spelling ability is not related to intelligence, poor spelling can affect performance across all areas of
the school curriculum.