I have learned a lot about eggs. or,
I have learnt a lot about eggs.
Which is preferable in a formal application letter?
2007-03-27 22:07:30 · 12 answers · asked by dave 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
If you are after British English only, it would be:
I have learnt a lot about eggs
Merriam Webster Online:
Main Entry: learnt
chiefly British past and past participle of LEARN
2007-03-27 22:15:14 · answer #1 · answered by HC123 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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learned or learnt? UK English?
I have learned a lot about eggs. or,
I have learnt a lot about eggs.
Which is preferable in a formal application letter?
2015-08-19 00:47:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either is correct but "learnt" is more commonly used in UK English...it most certainly is NOT a slang word...
http://www.askoxford.com/asktheexperts/faq/aboutspelling/learnt
2007-03-27 22:26:11 · answer #3 · answered by sarch_uk 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This may be happening because the UK translates everything into about 27 different languages and laws often require translators to be available in various civil situations (hospital visits, courts, etc.). Somebody probably added up the numbers and fainted from the millions of pounds it is costing the UK. I could understand if they translated for one other language, but for over two dozen? Bit silly they do it in the first place.
2016-03-13 00:33:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learnt is the proper way of saying it.
Learned is the new accepted way of doing it! Learn is an irregular verb that has changed with the times.
2007-03-27 22:26:15 · answer #5 · answered by Stef 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have learnt a lot about eggs is more formal than i ave learned a lot about eggs.
2007-03-27 22:16:26 · answer #6 · answered by sparkz_ere_2k7 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LEARNED!!
Learnt is completely incorrect English, and considered slang. Don't use it in a formal application letter. Good luck with your application!
2007-03-27 22:13:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
i take it this is just a sample sentance. Your not really going to write about eggs are you? I think learned looks better but i am often confused about which is correct or the best one to use
2007-03-27 22:26:03 · answer #8 · answered by elsie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use either but personally I think Learned looks better.
2007-03-27 22:16:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
learned. learnt is colloquial (slang)
and by the way, something that really annoys me!
JAMP IS NOT A WORD!!!! its jumped! (for you morons out there)
2007-03-28 05:52:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋