Russian Spelling: The 8-Letter Rule
Although Russian spelling is fairly regular, it's worth learning a few spelling rules to explain its quirks. In this video on the 8-letter rule, you'll learn why we write говорю, говорят, but слышу, слышат. Avoid spelling mistakes (and points missed on your tests) by getting comfortable with this rule now!
For a suggested memory trick to help you remember the letters of the 7-letter rule, see • How to Remember 3 Essential Spelling ... .