Using an Aurally Coded English (ACE) dictionary relies on long and short vowel sounds, combined with syllables. By knowing these, we can use this ACE dictionary to find how to spell words accurately. This is a quick-start guide for those who have any version of David Moseley's dictionary, although it uses the fourth edition.
Once you have watched the first video and mastered the basics, check out this Advanced Uses guide, which will help you make the most from the ACE Dictionary.
Microsoft Lens has some hidden features that can make your reading life SO much easier. From identifying word classes in your reading books; worksheets and exam inserts, to breaking your texts into easier-to-read syllables, let me show you how to unlock the power of this free app!
Available on Apple and Android, there is SO much that this tiny tool can do for ESL, DLD, dyslexic and new/struggling readers. So, watch this video - pausing at regular intervals - and learn to unlock the power!
AI can be an effective and powerful tool in writing. It can also be a very tempting tool for people to use to cut corners. Don't. In this tutorial, we show you how we think it could be used for children and adults alike. For writing letters, essays, pieces of creative writing, policies, revision notes etc. This works for everyone but, when used in conjunction with the Microsoft Lens app, becomes a powerhouse suite of tools for those with any language access requirement.