When I was at the Olympics in Montreal in 1976 (as a spectator!), I met people
from around the world (what a wonderful experience...), many of whom spoke
English beautifully, even though it wasn't their first language.
I asked some youth from the Netherlands why so many Europeans spoke English so
well in English.
Cheers,
Jostein
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From: "Bob Rapp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2002 11:05 AM
Subject: Re: Written Communications (was Albano desperate test)
> Jostein,
> Your comments remind
Peter:
Speling?
How about such fatuous use of the language as:
Commonly in Australian newspapers, when postage rates are increased -
"The price of a 40c stamp will increase tomorrow to 45c". No it won't!
The cost of posting a standard letter will increase, but a 40c stamp
will still cost 40c
All basically agreed with (see below), but this only applies to those
whose command of English (or indeed any language being used as the basis
for this comment) is suitable. My French is passable, but I fear I would
easily miss the nuances of sarcasm and other forms of wit if I partook of
a Fr
t; - Original Message -
> From: "John Coyle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2002 10:01 AM
> Subject: RE: Written Communications (was Albano desperate test)
>
>
> > Peter:
> > Speling?
> >
&
t would be a nice gesture to include a smiley for
the sake of all of us not having English as first language.
Best,
Jostein
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From: "John Coyle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2002 10:01 AM
Subject: RE: Written Co
<>
I echo this sentiment. I suppose it comes from a grammar school education and being
picky about speling.
I am frequently offended particularly in the public domain. Shop signs : videos's,
box's - get my goat up. These folks just don't know any better. But newspapers and
online news services
On Sat, 31 Aug 2002 11:24:55 +0100, Cotty wrote:
> >How did we understand things (such as in satirical letters, or humorous
> >letters-to-the-editor) before the internet smiley face? And how did we so
> >suddenly lose this ability?
>
> [...] I won't try and answer it in full, except
> to say
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