Common letter patterns
First time here? Watch this one-minute video, then choose a level.
Letter patterns like 'ight' or 'ate' are used in many English words.
Games and videos
- Video One-minute video with transcript
- Wordsearch 'chr-' game
- Wordsearch '-cian' game
- Wordsearch '-ieve' game
- Wordsearch '-ight' game
- Wordsearch '-ough' game
- Wordsearch '-ought' game
- Wordsearch '-ould' game
- Wordsearch '-ound' game
- Wordsearch '-sion' game
- Wordsearch '-tion' game
- Entry 1 & 2
- Entry 3 quiz
- Level 1 quiz
- English games
Quick tips for tutors
Common Letter Patterns includes:
- Using syllables for spelling.
- Choosing the right letter to begin a word.
- Choosing the right ending for a word.
What do the levels mean?
Skillswise uses the levels of the National Qualifications Framework, which start at Entry 1, 2 and 3 and then go on to Level 1 and Level 2.
- Entry 3 covers the basic concepts and is a good preparation for starting a Level 1 course.
- Level 1 is roughly equivalent to a GCSE D-G grade in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, and a Foundation level at Standard Grade in Scotland. A useful qualification for many jobs.