At least one word in the name “Spelling Bee” clearly explains what it is – Spelling. A spelling bee is a competition in which contestants compete in spelling a variety of words in English.

Pretty straightforward, isn’t it?

Basically, participants in spelling bee competitions are asked to spell words of different levels of difficulty. The competition starts at the school level, and every correct, flawlessly spelled word keeps the participants in the competition until they reach the national finale.

The competition originated in the country where it still remains most popular – the United States. Nevertheless, nowadays, it is popularly held all over the world. In the US, the national spelling bee usually takes place once a year in late May or early June, and you can watch it on TV.