I am 100% in agreement with noseall on this discussion.
Our language is being dumbed down by the so-called 'experts' in an attempt to raise pass levels in examinations. When I went to school and sat a test/exam you did not get marks for putting your name at the top of the paper. I have heard that this now accounts for as much as 6% in some exams.
ITS YOUR OWN NAME FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!!!
If you can't spell it by the time you start junior school you need to remain in the infants till you can!
Spelling is what it says. Spelling! There is only one way to spell a word and that is the correct way as defined in a dictionary. Text spelling is definitely not acceptable anywhere except in a text message using a mobile phone. It should not be used in everyday writing, on public forums, or in memos to others.
We in this country have a long history of a versatile language. It is complex at times and yet so easy at others. We have little quirks such as bow- to bend at the waist; bow- used to fire an arrow; bow- a ribbon used to tie a persons hair neatly; bough- a branch; etc. These are words that are either spelt the same but pronounced differently or they are words spelt differently yet pronounced the same but with differing meanings.
Learning our language is an art form that should be instilled into every citizen, be they native or immigrant.
Don't give up telling your children Noseall, one day they will see your reasoning and hopefully thank you for your perseverance.
Our language is being dumbed down by the so-called 'experts' in an attempt to raise pass levels in examinations. When I went to school and sat a test/exam you did not get marks for putting your name at the top of the paper. I have heard that this now accounts for as much as 6% in some exams.
ITS YOUR OWN NAME FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!!!
If you can't spell it by the time you start junior school you need to remain in the infants till you can!
Spelling is what it says. Spelling! There is only one way to spell a word and that is the correct way as defined in a dictionary. Text spelling is definitely not acceptable anywhere except in a text message using a mobile phone. It should not be used in everyday writing, on public forums, or in memos to others.
We in this country have a long history of a versatile language. It is complex at times and yet so easy at others. We have little quirks such as bow- to bend at the waist; bow- used to fire an arrow; bow- a ribbon used to tie a persons hair neatly; bough- a branch; etc. These are words that are either spelt the same but pronounced differently or they are words spelt differently yet pronounced the same but with differing meanings.
Learning our language is an art form that should be instilled into every citizen, be they native or immigrant.
Don't give up telling your children Noseall, one day they will see your reasoning and hopefully thank you for your perseverance.
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