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1. cool, if "he" is not teaching any language, we can cut "his" salary. win-win nt

Thu Dec 6, 2012, 06:04 PM

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I heard a fellow teacher say- [View all] digonswine Dec 2012 OP

At times I wonder if grammar is still being taught in asjr Dec 2012 #4

I think it is important sulphurdunn Dec 2012 #5

Where the ___ did that moron get his teaching credentials!?!? pegasis Dec 2012 #6

And where did you get your reading ability? Lionessa Dec 2012 #8

Yes, I did comprehend that part. pegasis Dec 2012 #9

In my view... pegasis Dec 2012 #14

As the first responder above proves, Lionessa Dec 2012 #7

Grammar happens regardless if we teach it or not. The Philosopher Dec 2012 #11

You use quotes inappropriately, the teacher never asked that. Lionessa Dec 2012 #13

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/such_as The Philosopher Dec 2012 #15

ah, but you changed his meaning so the such as becomes moot. Lionessa Dec 2012 #16

I didn't. The Philosopher Dec 2012 #18

Aha! Lionessa Dec 2012 #12

It will matter if you're hiring someone to pegasis Dec 2012 #17

As # 17 said-- digonswine Dec 2012 #19

Language always has grammar. But the rules change. Language evolves. Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2012 #20

This certainly his feeling on the matter- digonswine Dec 2012 #23

Academic English has its own role in modern society... savebigbird Dec 2012 #24