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09-16-2011, 11:15 AM | #11 (permalink) |
AWhatup Ganache?
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I do that with my Tory newsletter that comes through every now and again. I have no idea how they get voted in with their clear lack of skill in the English language.
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09-16-2011, 12:11 PM | #15 (permalink) |
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I've never heard of a school not teaching English, as it's probably the number one requirement for graduation, and dropping out, unique circumstances asides, isn't a valid excuse. It just means that grammar is the least of your problems.
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09-16-2011, 12:24 PM | #16 (permalink) |
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People can have plenty of excuses. I've seen more than one person on various internet thingys with dyslexia, and even though they could make sure everything is correct, I don't think they should feel the pressure to do it. And some people just aren't gifted with language, which is why you still see GCSE English students that don't know how to use apostrophes or your/you're properly.
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09-16-2011, 02:06 PM | #19 (permalink) | |
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Some people feel like grammar isn't important with online activities because of the informal setting but it sucks for the kids that spend so much time online writing informal then make the same errors when handing in a paper.
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09-16-2011, 02:58 PM | #20 (permalink) | |
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Wow, thankfully I'm not the only one who circles errors in newspapers and magazines and such.
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I think it's getting worse now, with younger people using "txt spk" and whatever. They're not always applying the proper grammar skills that they will need later in life, in a professional or academic environment. As somebody who is an aspiring school teacher, it really upsets me. |
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