The iminent obsolescence of print literacy is now often predicted because it is 'more tedious' and needs 'enormous human and economic resources' to try to teach - unsuccessfully. All other major languages have improved or even revolutionised their writing systems, but their teaching of literacy is still held back by following the lead of Anglo-American reserch and exampls, which are foxed by English spelling problems. The present time of flux and innovation on the Internet is a millennial opportunity for global experiment. These pages set out needs and abilities of readers, writers and lerners which must be taken into account and must be based on empirical reserch, not mere argument. These features are described as 'Fastr Spelling', which aims to maximise the advantages of present English spelling while clearing up its problems - 'Fastr Spelling' looks like present spelling but removes its clutter, so that those already literat can benefit from it.
Rules are few and consistent, and can generate spellings for new words.
Dictionaries can use its principls for pronunciation keys. Fastr Spelling' should not be dismissed by arguing from outdated assumptions. The real test is whether it could be useful in a time of English-language literacy's greatest challenge. If you cant spell these 16 words correctly, dont worry. Most professors and educators and psychologists and teachers cant spell them all correctly either.