It's your language. You use it every day. You should strive to master it. My late mother, a 27-year, graduate-level professor of English, embedded that in my brain once upon a time. I’m not nearly as smart as she was, but I’m sharp enough to recognize that the vast majority of native-born Americans can’t speak or write English worth a lick.
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Illiteracy In My 'Hood
Installment one of my May 2008 Homeowners Association newsletter:
By the time this newsletter reach your hands, Mrs. ______ is going to be half way through the project of improvement the swimming pool facilities, specially Ladies room and Men’s room. The project will be ready for the Opening May 24.
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