July 21, 200322 yr Just an observation, IMo it seems the standard of spelling and use of grammar on this board amongst certain individuals is very poor. I am offerering free spelling/grammar lessons to native English speakers only, in an effort to rectify this..... No names being mentioned It seems the posters who have English as a second/third language are doing fine. Or we could ask the administrators to install a spell checker here? I blame the Uk/US education system.. j/k chaps!
July 21, 200322 yr Hi Chonabot, I agree with you. But how are you giving the lessons? I am concerned that the Readers who have English as a second/third language will think that the Postings by English Speakers are correct whereas they contain many errors (I do not mean mistakes/Typing errors) I mean wrong usage that the writers obviously think is correct. I put up a little tutorial on the usage of their/there/they're at: http://forum.thaivisa.com/cgi-bin....;t=1673 for the benefit of Readers who have English as a second/third language and it was immediately criticised by the English Readers whereas it was not addressed to them. The Subject was "Studying english?" So I don't know why they read it !! Anyway the Admin have Locked that Thread. Roger
July 21, 200322 yr Author Sorry for any misunderstanding Roger , this thread was intended as a light hearted dig, nothing else
July 21, 200322 yr Chonabot, Yes - and my "But how are you giving the lessons?" was also Tongue in Cheek. But who is your Light Hearted Dig aimed at? I am quite sure that the Targets are Blissfully Unaware ! Roger
July 21, 200322 yr Hi I must admit my spelling is not as good as it should be but that is what a secretary is for, at least thats what i used mine for. If the only thing that was importent was the spelling and grammer then i would have not had a usefull job for 30+ years. Get a life Edd BSc. Eng.
July 21, 200322 yr Author Edd , nice slant on the humour, but what would I do with 2 lives? Btw how could you have a Bsc in English?, when it's clearly in the arts related fields? Phil BA Eng ( hons)
July 21, 200322 yr Hi Chonabot! Why did you write "...Native English speakers..." ? I think native should be written in lowercase, if not - why?
July 21, 200322 yr Author Speaking of wives, mine's just threatened to put the PC screen where the sun doesn't shine, ( its 19"!) if I don't give her some attention...back in 30 mins
July 21, 200322 yr mines just threatened to put the Pc shouldn't that read: "mine's just threatened to put the PC", i.e. pos. s and cap "C"?
July 21, 200322 yr Dear CHONABOT BSc Eng. is Bachelor of Science - Engineering you are quite right its not an art its a science I have always been of a practical nature. and if you had seen my secratery you would have come to thailand as well. she was a great speller and nice person but wow the ugley pills had worked. :laugh:
July 21, 200322 yr Author Dear CHONABOT BSc Eng. is Bachelor of Science - Engineering you are quite right its not an art its a science Ugh , sorry Edd, my fault again Can you fix my brother up with your secretary though?
July 22, 200322 yr :laugh: Dear Chonbot you must realy hate your brother, talk about sibling rivalry. If your brother is so desperate that he would think of dating as i called her ''The lady of Challot'' well more like a pickled onion, why dont you bring him to THE LAND OF SMILES. Love life, love differences,love sun shine. :laugh:
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