Investigation: Air France 296

XabbaRus · 09-30-05, 05:25 AM

Ah but then there is forum English.

Just like there are different ways of using English in lets say journalism.

Why are headlines of papers quite often grammatically incorrect?

It is the style in which they are written, a short form in which to get a point across quickly hence "Much better in Scotland."

In fact the spread of text messaging and the use of messenger programs are blamed for the drop in standards of grammar amongst British school children.

I will admit that when I type my grammar is far from perfect mainly due to my posts being rushed and the fact I am not a great typist.

If I was writing by hand or an essay it would be a lot better.

What I don't get with Kapitain is that he is 17 but only just starting grammar lessons. However the way in which he describes it is as if he is taking English as a second language, or that's how it comes across to me. Kapitain is English though.

I'm confused.

09-30-05, 05:25 AM	#31
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Ah but then there is forum English. Just like there are different ways of using English in lets say journalism. Why are headlines of papers quite often grammatically incorrect? It is the style in which they are written, a short form in which to get a point across quickly hence "Much better in Scotland." In fact the spread of text messaging and the use of messenger programs are blamed for the drop in standards of grammar amongst British school children. I will admit that when I type my grammar is far from perfect mainly due to my posts being rushed and the fact I am not a great typist. If I was writing by hand or an essay it would be a lot better. What I don't get with Kapitain is that he is 17 but only just starting grammar lessons. However the way in which he describes it is as if he is taking English as a second language, or that's how it comes across to me. Kapitain is English though. I'm confused. __________________