[header] How to learn the spelling of words quickly [title] Break down the word. [step] When you think of a word you don't know how to spell, don't panic. Step back and break the word into parts, either in your head or with pen and paper. 
Even when the spelling doesn't match the sound, this method will teach you to recognize common spelling patterns. [substeps] Example: break " constraint " into " con-strain-t.