English is CRAAAAAAAAAAAZY!

Definitely one of the most difficult parts of English is its inconsistent spelling and pronunciation.  Because English has been historically influenced by so many other languages and currently exists in a global context, it draws from a huge array of linguistic backgrounds.  Unfortunately, this doesn't help it be a consistent language for those who are trying to learn it!

Here are a few examples of English craziness:

When the English tongue we speak.
Why is break not rhymed with freak?
Will you tell me why it's true
We say sew but likewise few?

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One reason why I cannot spell,Although I learned the rules quite wellIs that some words like coup and throughSound just like threw and flue and Who;When oo is never spelled the same,The duice becomes a guessing game; 

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We must polish the Polish furniture.
He could lead if he would get the lead out.
The farm was used to produce produce.
The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.
The soldier decided to desert in the desert.

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