Texting and Spelling
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Texting and Spelling
I think I gotta call "bullshit" on this one: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/educ ... 468351.stm
...I prefer a man who will burn the flag and then wrap himself in the Constitution to a man who will burn the Constitution and then wrap himself in the flag.
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Army of GOD
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Re: Texting and Spelling
I agree. No f****** way.
Also, why in God's name are 8-12 year olds owning cellphones?
Also, why in God's name are 8-12 year olds owning cellphones?
mrswdk is a ho
Re: Texting and Spelling
I can see it helping in certain aspects of English. I believe it depends whether it is coupled with a solid education in the proper use of the Queen's.
Edit: Remember chaps, it is the BBC.
Edit: Remember chaps, it is the BBC.
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Re: Texting and Spelling
It sure defies logic.Woodruff wrote:I think I gotta call "bullshit" on this one: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/educ ... 468351.stm
I would guess that the true correlation is that the kids with phones tend to be the wealthier ones who' s parents likely speak better from the start and who go to better schools and/or have tutors if needed.