'at the beginning and end' - how about the second 'the'?

[Tamara]

Hi

'at the beginning and end'

Could you say:

1. Does Standard English require putting the second the before ‘end’?

2. How does the end (:)) of the phrase ([end end]) sound to you? Easy understandable, if verbally (not in writing)?
_________________
It’s impossible to learn swimming without entering the water…

[Alan]

Hi,

I don't really see a problem with omitting the second 'the'. You would simply gain greater emphasis by adding the other 'the'.

A
_________________
English as a Second Language
You can read my ESL story Present Simple

[Conchita]

[Tamara]

Hi Alan, hi Conchita

Thanks for your answers.