My number preparation tool is the site Aerolith.org. The principles behind the word walls and the flashcards very much suit my learning style. As I am very fair with myself, I refuse to move on until I develop some confidence that I have retained the words in my system. I have now journeyed on to alphagram group 540 - 550. 

I have created a video showing my practice routine. The reason I do this is only to give other scrabble players a chance to understand my routine as well as to take suggest...
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Finally made it 500.

So far I have familiarised myself with the 'vowel set' for both 7 and 8s, which has improved my play considerably. 

Last year September, I set myself a target of covering the first 500 most probable bingoes in scrabble. Using a combination of Zyzzyva and Aerolith.org, I have finally achieved my scrabble target. This was not a smooth ride as I have not been as committed as I should be. However, comparing my progress now with where I was a year ago, has made me realise how im...
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