correct grammar and punctuation plea
Feb 18th 2007, 11:48 am
#16
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Re: correct grammar and punctuation plea
I am as guilty for the overuse of extended full stops............but then I don't seem many of us using the semicolon. As long as it isn't a case of snobbery, then promoting the use of good English is to be applauded. Otherwise the language will in time descend into the shorthand of SMS texting. It is difficult enough trying to explain colloquialisms to one's Spanish friends who are trying to improve their English. All those nasty Americanisms that creep in day by day. Like " I am so over it" !!!!!
The problem with many of us is that we can spell and have fairly reasonable grammar, but just cannot type; (I was going to put .........) sometimes one is just too tired or exuberant to go back and correct all the typos.
The problem with many of us is that we can spell and have fairly reasonable grammar, but just cannot type; (I was going to put .........) sometimes one is just too tired or exuberant to go back and correct all the typos.
Sometimes I don't have the time to spell check, but then spell cheques can be sew inaccurate, I also have fingers that hit too keys at the same time, so get extra letters in the word. I have no problem with wrong spelling, and punctuation isn't exactly my fourty, although I did learn it at school. Just to be on the safe side I've spell checked this, and it all past.
Feb 18th 2007, 12:31 pm
#17
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Re: correct grammar and punctuation plea
Well the Spain forum is not somewhere i ever thought i would read this thread!
USA, maybe, The Lounge probably, TIO most definitely, but Spain?
I went to a bloody good school, i had to my parents lived abroad, and to be honest if i typed on the Newsletter that i write for how i type here i would lose the job, but this is BE, it is where some people come to relax, share, ask, debate, learn and often to have a laugh. Why have we got to perform perfectly?
Without being a snob, because im not, a large percentage of people who move to Spain are working class people, yes they may well have had a good education, thats an aside, but they have gone to Spain to have a better life, not improve their Spoken or written word.
And as someone in The Lounge recently said, "dont sweat the small stuff"
and i paraphrase since i cant yet post a link!
USA, maybe, The Lounge probably, TIO most definitely, but Spain?
I went to a bloody good school, i had to my parents lived abroad, and to be honest if i typed on the Newsletter that i write for how i type here i would lose the job, but this is BE, it is where some people come to relax, share, ask, debate, learn and often to have a laugh. Why have we got to perform perfectly?
Without being a snob, because im not, a large percentage of people who move to Spain are working class people, yes they may well have had a good education, thats an aside, but they have gone to Spain to have a better life, not improve their Spoken or written word.
And as someone in The Lounge recently said, "dont sweat the small stuff"
and i paraphrase since i cant yet post a link!
Feb 18th 2007, 1:44 pm
#18
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Re: correct grammar and punctuation plea
Agreed, but is an apostrophe in the wrong place such a drama, I am just thankful I know it is in the wrong place.
I certainly would not start a badly punctuated thread about it taking the micky out of people who may have not been as lucky as us.
I stand by what I said, if I can read it then I am happy ;-)
I certainly would not start a badly punctuated thread about it taking the micky out of people who may have not been as lucky as us.
I stand by what I said, if I can read it then I am happy ;-)
Feb 18th 2007, 2:05 pm
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Re: correct grammar and punctuation plea
It is strange that is is on the Spanish thread; it should cover all the threads
However, why have a problem with writing correctly? It also helps one get a decent job. If basic mistakes are made, as they are here, aren't they also going to be on the CV? I know peoople that don't hire anybody with such poor syntax and grammar.
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However, why have a problem with writing correctly? It also helps one get a decent job. If basic mistakes are made, as they are here, aren't they also going to be on the CV? I know peoople that don't hire anybody with such poor syntax and grammar.
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Last edited by Liana; Feb 18th 2007 at 2:09 pm.
Feb 18th 2007, 2:19 pm
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Re: correct grammar and punctuation plea
It is strange that is is on the Spanish thread; it should cover all the threads
However, why have a problem with writing correctly? It also helps one get a decent job. If basic mistakes are made, as they are here, aren't they also going to be on the CV? I know peoople that don't hire anybody with such poor syntax and grammar.
Spell Check and Preview done
However, why have a problem with writing correctly? It also helps one get a decent job. If basic mistakes are made, as they are here, aren't they also going to be on the CV? I know peoople that don't hire anybody with such poor syntax and grammar.
Spell Check and Preview done
Feb 18th 2007, 2:30 pm
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Re: correct grammar and punctuation plea
It is strange that is is on the Spanish thread; it should cover all the threads
However, why have a problem with writing correctly? It also helps one get a decent job. If basic mistakes are made, as they are here, aren't they also going to be on the CV? I know peoople that don't hire anybody with such poor syntax and grammar.
Spell Check and Preview done
However, why have a problem with writing correctly? It also helps one get a decent job. If basic mistakes are made, as they are here, aren't they also going to be on the CV? I know peoople that don't hire anybody with such poor syntax and grammar.
Spell Check and Preview done
Feb 18th 2007, 2:31 pm
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Re: correct grammar and punctuation plea
This must be the most exciting thread since this section was started,
I think all the spelling and grammar experts should come into the Lounge
we need your help there.
Please wear your flak jackets ...
I think all the spelling and grammar experts should come into the Lounge
we need your help there.
Please wear your flak jackets ...
Last edited by Ray; Feb 18th 2007 at 2:43 pm. Reason: cos I bleedin want too......................
Feb 18th 2007, 2:32 pm
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Feb 18th 2007, 2:38 pm
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Re: correct grammar and punctuation plea
It is strange that is is on the Spanish thread; it should cover all the threads
However, why have a problem with writing correctly? It also helps one get a decent job. If basic mistakes are made, as they are here, aren't they also going to be on the CV? I know peoople that don't hire anybody with such poor syntax and grammar.
Spell Check and Preview done
However, why have a problem with writing correctly? It also helps one get a decent job. If basic mistakes are made, as they are here, aren't they also going to be on the CV? I know peoople that don't hire anybody with such poor syntax and grammar.
Spell Check and Preview done
Feb 18th 2007, 2:51 pm
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Re: correct grammar and punctuation plea
[quote=Ray;4418708]This must be the most exciting thread since this section was started,
It's called Sunday afternoon banter. There's been a vacuum in my life on Sundays since the Billy Cotton Band Show finished.
It's called Sunday afternoon banter. There's been a vacuum in my life on Sundays since the Billy Cotton Band Show finished.
Feb 18th 2007, 2:59 pm
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Re: correct grammar and punctuation plea
show finished 39 years ago..
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Feb 18th 2007, 5:04 pm
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Re: correct grammar and punctuation plea
[QUOTE=Nomad_H;4418741]
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