It seems to me that is not a case of either-or, but both-and. Theory and
practical experience are both needed, and different folks need different
strokes. I reckon everyone needs to find their own way in learning J (as
in learning anything, for that matter). It is of little help to harangue
either a theorist or a run-crash proponent to change their ways. Leave
them alone, and they'll come home, wagging their tails behind them.
Bill Harris wrote:
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Terrence Brannon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
When I taught English in Taiwan, I forced my students to learn to
write and speak on the premise that those can control the active
aspect of the language can read and listen with no problem.
Is there a reason you didn't teach them grammar instead and let them
deduce how to write and speak from those first principles?
While I can't do Morse (I haven't really tried), I still like
http://www.hfradio.org/koch_1.html for its explanation of the way to
"speak" (and read) Morse. I contend that similar principles apply to J.
What if you give it a shot for a month or two and see what happens? Try
it as an experiment.
Bill
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Facilitated Systems Everett, WA 98208 USA
http://facilitatedsystems.com/ phone: +1 425 337-5541
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