Vocal Voices

by **meriad** » 24 Sep 2013, 12:02

JoM wrote:In Joe's planner a couple of weeks ago a teacher had commented about him saying he couldn't read or write in full sentances. Ermmm yes he can! So I added a note saying "Joe is fully able to do that, and furthermore he knows how to correctly spell sentence" and I used a highlighter on their error

I like your style!!!!! :lol:

Was there ever a reply to that

by **Aggers** » 24 Sep 2013, 12:25

I must agree that so many people who should know better have such a poor understanding of correct spelling and proper English.

It's a sign of the times, I suppose. The abundance of 'texting' doesn't help.

I've noticed, too, that the verbal skills of many university students leaves much to be desired. Why do so many of them
commence a statement with, 'Yaaaair, Well I mean...' and then keep saying, 'You know' ?

I was given the advice, when at school, that if you listen to yourself when you are speaking, then that will improve your use of the language.
I have found that is a great way of improving one's communicative skills.

The other minor error that amuses me is the placing of a dot over a capital i (I) Once you have the habit of noticing this you will be surprised how often you see it.

by **pederito1** » 24 Sep 2013, 14:58

Not quite as bad as putting or saying "should of" instead of should have.

I do sometimes deliberately leave out words not really necessary for the meaning when typing in a hurry.

by **Kaz** » 24 Sep 2013, 15:02

I do sometimes deliberately leave out words not really necessary for the meaning when typing in a hurry.

Oh I am guilty of that too Pederito, when posting on here or on Facebook - but the difference is that like yourself I can compose English sentences correctly when I need to. Unlike many of the teachers and students of today