cisono Posted 3 November 2006 Posted 3 November 2006 I think it's for the best. Not too sure about that one...
Brummie-FOX Posted 3 November 2006 Posted 3 November 2006 What do you think? Nothing. N O T H I N G You are surrounded by trouble-making idiots who contsantly distract the lesson. I have to put up with it everyday.
lookwhaticando Posted 3 November 2006 Posted 3 November 2006 What do you think? Nothing. N O T H I N G You are surrounded by trouble-making idiots who contsantly distract the lesson. I have to put up with it everyday. Little bastards, all of them. The way I've been taught English over the years is nothing short of disappointing. My spelling and grammar has been pretty good for years (especially compared to the 'average') - but my grades in English were never any good because they don't grade on the essentials, they grade on ideas and how you present them. And I'm not particularly good at trying to find hidden meanings in the works of Chaucer, for example. They do too little to encourage kids to learn to spell properly or use the language effectively. There should be distinction between English classes - teach Spelling and Grammar as one class, and Literature as another. That way, students are always learning effective spelling and grammar, as well as the fluff they want you to teach. Just a one hour Spelling/Grammar lesson each week would go a long way towards fixing the decline in linguistic ability. Still, I suppose Spelling and Grammar is no longer as important as it once was thanks to the rise of personal computers. For shame.
Steven Posted 3 November 2006 Posted 3 November 2006 I can't stand double negatives either I use them all the time.
lookwhaticando Posted 3 November 2006 Posted 3 November 2006 I use them all the time. Must admit I've a soft spot for the old 'aint got no' phrase myself. I corrupt the language by choice, though, not because I wasn't taught not to.
cisono Posted 4 November 2006 Posted 4 November 2006 Must admit I've a soft spot for the old 'aint got no' phrase myself. I corrupt the language by choice, though, not because I wasn't taught not to. I know exactly what you mean... as you choose to use the incorrect phrase, you are painfully aware of it being "incorrect" (and you know perfectly well what the correct form would be). Whereas some people have no clue that it is wrong and/or have no idea what the correct form is, as they were not taught/they didn't pay attention/didn't care to learn/whatever.
vanfox12 Posted 4 November 2006 Posted 4 November 2006 Must admit I've a soft spot for the old 'aint got no' phrase myself. I corrupt the language by choice, though, not because I wasn't taught not to. Trouble is you sometimes say words like aint unsubconciously. This week i blurted the word out to a manager at work in reply to a query i had even though i should have said isn't instead.
cisono Posted 5 November 2006 Posted 5 November 2006 Trouble is you sometimes say words like aint unsubconciously. This week i blurted the word out to a manager at work in reply to a query i had even though i should have said isn't instead. In LWICD's terms, the example you give is a "lack of choice" I submit that this is due to automatic behaviour. You use it a bit too often so it's become a bit automatic and you end up using it when you'd rather not. Solution: make a conscious effort to use it less
vanfox12 Posted 5 November 2006 Posted 5 November 2006 In LWICD's terms, the example you give is a "lack of choice" I submit that this is due to automatic behaviour. You use it a bit too often so it's become a bit automatic and you end up using it when you'd rather not. Solution: make a conscious effort to use it less I'll remember that next time.
lookwhaticando Posted 23 November 2006 Posted 23 November 2006 I can't remember if are and our has been mentioned before. But it crops up from time to time and I'm not sure why. I guess it's because that's how those who speak 'Lestoh' say our more like are (or just 'r') so when it comes to typing it out, they go for are. Class dismissed.
davieG Posted 23 November 2006 Posted 23 November 2006 I can't remember if are and our has been mentioned before.But it crops up from time to time and I'm not sure why. I guess it's because that's how those who speak 'Lestoh' say our more like are (or just 'r') so when it comes to typing it out, they go for are. Class dismissed. Using are instead of our sounds Irish to me.
lookwhaticando Posted 23 November 2006 Posted 23 November 2006 Using are instead of our sounds Irish to me. Or Piratish. :laugh: This time, davieG, I'll get in my taxi.
lookwhaticando Posted 24 November 2006 Posted 24 November 2006 Deathside spotted a good one earlier. The word either is wonderful. But don't forget, when using it in a negative context, it's neither. Person 1: I don't know what's going on! Person 2: Me either neither! ----------------------------------------
Louise Posted 26 November 2006 Posted 26 November 2006 I can't remember, have we done bought and brought?
The People's Hero Posted 26 November 2006 Posted 26 November 2006 Specific/Pacific. How the fu ck can you get these mixed up? Anyway, in the secret inner circle academy lessons are given on all these. You can usually therefore detect an inner circle member as these faux pas simply are not in evidence.
Phube Posted 26 November 2006 Author Posted 26 November 2006 Specific/Pacific. How the fu ck can you get these mixed up? Well I get old guys at work who have prolems with their 'prostrate'!! :pinch:
lookwhaticando Posted 26 November 2006 Posted 26 November 2006 I can't remember, have we done bought and brought? Nope. Thank You for your contribution.
Phube Posted 29 October 2008 Author Posted 29 October 2008 BUMPING into General Chat... So people can be lurnt summat!
JoeyB Posted 29 October 2008 Posted 29 October 2008 The reason people's english is so crap is because there are too many Nintendo wii's out there!
Phube Posted 29 October 2008 Author Posted 29 October 2008 The reason people's english is so crap is because there are too many Nintendo wii's out there! That's Wii's, being a proper noun, it deserves a capital letter!
JoeyB Posted 29 October 2008 Posted 29 October 2008 That's Wii's, being a proper noun, it deserves a capital letter! Still if PS3 teachers people english, by having decent games available to purchase
lookwhaticando Posted 29 October 2008 Posted 29 October 2008 The reason people's english is so crap is because there are too many Nintendo wii's out there! That may be, but what's your excuse?
Phube Posted 30 October 2008 Author Posted 30 October 2008 Is this topic alloud? Well I here their are some folks who wish they're grammar wouldn't mean that there always having the piss taken out of them!
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