we best learn a language by using that language

[MrPedantic]

No; Stew's words have left me interested.

MrP

[Molly]

Try e-mail.

[MrPedantic]

You seem rather prescriptive about who posts what, old boy.

MrP

[Molly]

Just picking up on Ralf's complaints, old stirrer.

[Molly]

Might be useful:

"use and usage: Use is how the language is used in communication, or the function of language. This can be contrasted with usage, which is the grammatical explanation of some language."

http://bogglesworldesl.com/glossary/useusage.htm

[Stew.t.]

Hi Mr P

I guess the usage of a language is how you learn. And you can learn that Danger Dave/David is a thing we guys use for lots of mates/people with then name David.

This usage of the language I apply to people with a compliment, and as in Willis also as it is dangerous to hold true to all his ideas.
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[Molly]

[MrPedantic]

Thanks for that, Stew. I'm interested that Willis should be so well known in the world of ESL.

MrP

[Molly]

[Yankee]

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Some people know Dave Willis more intimately than others.
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[Molly]

Jane, for example? Hey, do ESL folks stateside know Doug Biber well?

[MrPedantic]

It would be strange if he showed up here.

(Willis, I mean, not Doug. I think Doug's out of town.)

MrP

[Yankee]

[Molly]

[MrPedantic]