Why is it difficult for even adults to write without mistakes? Literacy is not only knowledge of spelling rules but also a subtle linguistic intuition that develops from childhood and stays with us for life. This lecture will help you understand how the mechanism of correct speech works and what factors influence the ability to write correctly and beautifully. You will explore the concept of innate literacy and learn how reading, handwriting development, and linguistic intuition are interconnected. Why is phonetic analysis important as early as first grade? How can the connection between grammatical rules and linguistic intuition make the learning process effective? We share on our website where to go with children in St. Petersburg.