We tell children to begin a word at the left. Some children don't want to admit that they don't know left from right. They might need the lesson titled, Right and Left Links. Rules are good but they don't always work. Some people find it hard to remember the exceptions to the rules.
Regional accents can contribute to spelling difficulties.
LIST be and bee The insects, bees, usually travel in groups. You see two or more bees together. Spell the word, do, then add es. You can use both ears. This spelling of hear has ear in it.