TheParser
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- English
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Some people have gently suggested that it would be most useful for
learners if they were all taught American spelling. It has been gently
suggested that learners would do well to follow the lead of the most
important English-speaking country (and, in the humble opinion of some
people, the most important country in the world). Is there any reason, for
example, to have some learners write "colour" instead of "color," or "gaol"
for "jail." Would it solidify the future of English if we could all agree on
one standard -- in spelling, vocabulary, and grammar?
What is your considered opinion?
P. S.
I may be wrong, but I faintly remember reading that some British people
are now saying "truck" instead of "lorry." Some people, I hear, feel that
American movies and TV are having a very positive influence on the
speech of our British friends -- including the wider use of the
subjunctive.
P. P. S. I personally am 100% neutral on this issue. It would be
interesting to see what native speakers and world-wide learners
think about this spelling issue.
learners if they were all taught American spelling. It has been gently
suggested that learners would do well to follow the lead of the most
important English-speaking country (and, in the humble opinion of some
people, the most important country in the world). Is there any reason, for
example, to have some learners write "colour" instead of "color," or "gaol"
for "jail." Would it solidify the future of English if we could all agree on
one standard -- in spelling, vocabulary, and grammar?
What is your considered opinion?
P. S.
I may be wrong, but I faintly remember reading that some British people
are now saying "truck" instead of "lorry." Some people, I hear, feel that
American movies and TV are having a very positive influence on the
speech of our British friends -- including the wider use of the
subjunctive.
P. P. S. I personally am 100% neutral on this issue. It would be
interesting to see what native speakers and world-wide learners
think about this spelling issue.