Question

Why is English harder to learn in terms of spelling and pronunciation?

• A. It possesses an exceptionally large and diverse vocabulary.
• B. It has complex grammatical structures and numerous irregular verbs.
• C. It is a non-phonetic language
• D. The language has been heavily influenced by many other languages throughout its history.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. It is a non-phonetic language

• Non-phonetic languages don’t have a one-to-one sound–letter match.

• English spellings often don’t match pronunciation exactly.

• This increases learning difficulty for beginners.