Schools and colleges in all English speaking countries, and in countries where it is used as a second language ,some basic grammar and usage are taught.They are fundamental to English.People,out of ignorance,disregard
those basics.Is it fair and justifiable ?
2007-01-27 21:18:16 · 8 answers · asked by mani 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
I find that the reason I am so pedantic about English grammar & correctness of speech is because I went to schools where English, as a subject, was consider to be of primary importance.
I also came from a family where my parents would correct me if I used incorrect grammar.
I, then, passed this on to my children.
So, in answer to your question, no matter which English speaking country you are from, your "correctness of English" will usually depend on your background & environment.
2007-01-28 01:35:50 · answer #1 · answered by cloud43 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
But the native speakers of a language don't learn the grammar rules . Think of how your mom taught your native language, she didn't. You just picked it up without speaking.
Therefore, you must agree that live langauges are going to change. It is fair. There are many interesting discussions on this forum: forum.wordreference.com (look in the cultural section).
2007-01-27 21:32:09 · answer #2 · answered by Scott 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, english pronounciation differ from region to region. just learn the grammer but speak as if the saying goes: be a roman when in Rome ...
2007-01-27 21:48:46 · answer #3 · answered by god 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some subtle difference of American English and British Commonwealth English. Mainly in the spelling dept.
Neighbor (US) Neighbour (UK, Canada)
Flavor (US) Flavour (UK, Canada)
That is just a couple. Commonwealthers also seem to use less slang.
2007-01-27 21:28:16 · answer #4 · answered by Cherry_Blossom 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. It not only varies between different nationalities, but it often varies regionally within a nation.
2007-01-27 21:28:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Look at the answers in this forum. Over 50% of users cannot spell or use even basic punctuation.
2007-01-27 21:31:35 · answer #6 · answered by McQ 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
yes it varies.ignorance disregard to basic,s ..something else.no body is perfect in his own mother toung.so how you ? want to
and what you jusitifie.
2007-01-27 21:31:25 · answer #7 · answered by ghettu 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please re-read your question, and then let us know if it is serious.
2007-01-27 21:26:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋