Spell Bee

Objectives

• To improve English vocabulary and spelling skills.
• To encourage correct pronunciation and word usage.
• To promote confidence in public speaking.

Eligibility

• Open to all registered Undergraduate (UG) students.

Competition Format
Round 1: Preliminary Written Round

• All participants will be given a written spelling test.
• Participants will write the correct spelling of words dictated by the moderator.
• The top scorers (e.g., 10–20 participants) will qualify for the oral rounds.

Round 2: Oral Elimination Round

• Participants spell words orally, one at a time.
• Correct spelling allows the participant to proceed to the next round.
• Incorrect spelling results in elimination.

Round 3: Final Round

• Finalists compete until winners are determined.
• The last participant remaining after correctly spelling the assigned word and an additional championship word shall be declared the winner.

Rules for Participants

• Both British and American English spellings can be used.
• The pronouncer will give a clear pronunciation of the word, use it in a sentence, and provide its meaning if requested.
• Participants may request:
  • Repetition of the word.
  • Meaning of the word.
  • Usage in a sentence.
• Once a participant begins spelling, no clarification requests will be entertained.
• Participants must spell the word clearly and distinctly, letter by letter.
• Participants may correct themselves before indicating completion.
• After saying "final" or after a clear indication of completion, no further correction is allowed.
• Any incorrect letter sequence constitutes a misspelling.
• Participants must maintain discipline and sportsmanship throughout the competition.
• Participants will be given 30 seconds from the completion of the word pronunciation to begin spelling. Failure to respond within the allotted time may result in disqualification for that word.
• Participants must bring their own pen for the written round.

Levels of Difficulty.

• Common academic vocabulary
• Frequently used English words
• Intermediate-level vocabulary
• Advanced academic vocabulary
• Less common English words

Judging Criteria

Written Round

• Each correctly spelled word = 1 mark.
• Each incorrectly spelled word = 0 mark.
• No negative marking.

Oral Round (Semi) - Top 5 will be selected for the final round.
Correct spelling - 1 mark.

Final Round 
Correct Spelling - 1 mark.

In the event of a tie, additional challenge words will be given until the tie is broken

Responsibilities of Officials

Pronouncer.

• Pronounce each word clearly.
• Provides meaning and sentence upon request.
• Maintains consistency and neutrality.

Judges.

• Verify spelling accuracy.
• Resolve disputes based on the official word list.
• Make final decisions on contested cases.

Timekeeper

• Monitor response time.

Awards

• First Prize (Champion)
• Second Prize (Runner-up)
• Third Prize
• Certificate of Participation for all contestants 

Faculty Incharge:

• Dr Sungjeminla Longkumer (sungjeminla@tetsocollege.org)

For Enquiries:

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