Re:Wow! What a question to ask on Slashdot... (Score 1)

The difference between 'being taught phonix' and you 'learning phonics' is whether or not you look like an idiot. The English language itself is particularly screwed up when compared to languages, but disregarding the rules of English makes an intelligent human being of any age look like a fourteen year old at best. I'm going to go ahead and disclose a big cheat for anyone who posts online. You can copy and paste to your word processor and then run spellchecker. It is spelled 'hindered.' 'Hendered' most likely has something to do with Jimi Hendrix.