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#2 (permalink) Mon Apr 20, 2009 12:31 pm The standard grammar patterns: How do you spell your name? |
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Hello Ngjacie , we say all that and more. Whether it is socially accepted as being grammatically correct is another matter.
Your sentences will be accepted almost everywhere you go, provided you speak clearly and slowly.
That's the advantage of speaking English. Confusion is rife, and people love to demonstrate just how well they understand it. LOL. _________________ Keep it simple ... Keep it interesting. |
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Kitosdad Language Coach

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#3 (permalink) Mon Apr 20, 2009 16:24 pm The standard grammar patterns: How do you spell your name? |
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| Thanks a lot for your reply. I just would like to find out the ways a native English speaker speaks the language and learn the standard British English. I believe most of the examples I gave are workable in a conversation, but probably not in written English. Students who are not native English speakers tend to make mistakes such as "I very love the speech". Although we understand what someone is trying to say, and they might be going to be marked down in their essays. I would appreciate it if more examples of common mistakes students make in their academic essays are given. |
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#4 (permalink) Tue Apr 21, 2009 6:01 am The standard grammar patterns: How do you spell your name? |
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Good morning Ngjacie, I have no experience regarding the mistakes that students make.
I appreciate the problems regarding your written tests, and the mistakes that may be made.
Personally, I feel that in normal circumstances, the little mistakes that non-native speakers do make just adds to their attractiveness, and can even create a greater feeling of friendliness and closeness.
Kitosdad. _________________ Keep it simple ... Keep it interesting. |
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