If so, how the hell can you take it?
2006-08-06 09:37:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
There are probably some english teachers on here... and they are doing the same thing I am everytime I see all the spelling and grammatical errors... just shake my head and wonder where these people were when they were supposed to be learning how to correctly write a sentence... or even spell a simple word. It is really sad, some people on here show how ignorant they truly are when they type the question... do they speak like that also... and if they do, does anyone understand them? I think they need to start over again with the Dick and Jane Books.
2006-08-06 09:48:18 · answer #1 · answered by WenckeBrat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Abysmal, isn't it? I have a credential to teach English in California's secondary schools.
Here's how I deal with the poor grammar and atrocious spelling: I try to overlook it and treat the queries as if they came from my students. That way I can deal with their sincere wish to know and not get into the judgmental phase.
HOWEVER, do users realize that there is a handy spellchecker right here in Yahoo!Answers? And there's always good old-fashioned proofreading before hitting send.
By the way, The word "English" is a proper adjective and should always be capitalized. Hey, you asked for English teachers. LOL
To CowboyBill below - that's a snide response. I take it rather personally.
2006-08-06 16:41:43 · answer #2 · answered by Snance 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I believe there are. However, my dear, be sensible enough. You will not just barrage people with comments regarding their grammar. We have to take into consideration the kinds of people using yahoo. Remember, not all users come from native English-speaking countries. It may be painful for us who know some rules ( we do not know all the rules because noone is perfect) but there's nothing we can do. Let's just hope that they'll learn from others using this site. Be sensitive enough. That's why we are here. We want to answer and help. Just keep your cool my dear.
2006-08-06 16:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by klay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not an English teacher and it drives me nuts. When I answer questions I try to put in the correct spelling and grammar.
I have no idea if anyone even notices, but I hope just one person will learn something.
2006-08-06 16:44:00 · answer #4 · answered by starting over 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I may not be an English teacher but the spelling and grammar errors are always painful.
2006-08-06 16:41:32 · answer #5 · answered by B R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My observation is this: english teachers ARE on Yahoo questions. (which explains a lot)
2006-08-06 16:54:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
I am.
Tell me more about yourself, your country, what you are looking for in English, what you will be using it for and all of you want, needs and desires in English.
I have worked with students online. I am off to China shortly.
Ciao & Peace - out
2006-08-06 16:49:43 · answer #7 · answered by zyonights 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey English teacher, that should be it's, the contraction, not its, the posessive.
2006-08-06 16:44:57 · answer #8 · answered by lee m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easyyyy on your question......
Some of us are dealing with our second language here...or 3rd. ..or fourth.....(how many languages do you speak?.. in how many languages can you write?..
And have you allowed for the fact that a large number of us are not typist?....Typing errors are common...specially if typing late at night and tired..or worse.....
.............Sooooo:
PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH US POOR HUMANS!!!!!!
2006-08-07 14:55:32 · answer #9 · answered by Blue-Rose 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't love the illiterate typing. Oh my gosh it just makes my day worth while. ***dripping with sarcasm.***
2006-08-06 16:42:02 · answer #10 · answered by newgenre1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋