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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2025 · 4 MIN

I Before E... Except When It’s Not

from Everyday English Listening with Mark · host MKsEnglish.com

We explore one of the most famous — and famously broken — English spelling rules:“I before E, except after C… or when sounding like A as in ‘neighbor’ and ‘weigh.’”Sounds simple? Think again.✅ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• What the "I before E" rule actually says• Common examples that follow the rule• Famous exceptions like weird, caffeine, and science• Why English spelling rules are often unreliable• When (and if) you should use this rule at all📌 Whether you’re an English learner, teacher, or just a curious grammar nerd, this episode is your shortcut to understanding one of English’s biggest spelling myths.👂 Listen. Learn. Laugh.MKsenglish.com is all about real, clear, and quirky English — perfect for ESL students and advanced learners looking to boost listening skills and cultural understanding.🔗 Subscribe for more episodes!👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔁 Share with friends📲 Visit us at https://www.MKsenglish.comContact Your FREE Trial English Lesson: https://mksenglish.com/Instagram: mks_englishFacebook: / mksenglish Twitter: / mksenglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #SpellingRules #IEExceptAfterC #LearnEnglish #EverydayEnglish #MKsenglish #EnglishGrammar #ESLPodcast #EnglishTips #AdvancedEnglish #FunWithEnglish #WeirdEnglishWords #EnglishExceptions

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