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Dear Teachers I would like to know if the word "gullible" is commonly used among the native English speakers in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK and US? Please advise Anthony the learner
Originally Posted by patran Dear Teachers I would like to know if the word "gullible" is commonly used among the native English speakers in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK and US? Please advise Anthony the learner Yes, it's commonly used in all those places.
Originally Posted by Raymott Yes, it's commonly used in all those places. Thanks Raymott. A follow-up question. Is "gullible" usually learned in primary school in the native English speaking world? Please advise.
Originally Posted by patran Thanks Raymott. A follow-up question. Is "gullible" usually learned in primary school in the native English speaking world? Please advise. That's not the way first languages are learnt. Upper primary school children should understand 'gullible'.
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