American English Professor hates British English
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How does one "Tnsult" something? I'm curious.
I am somewhat baffled by the many spelling and grammar mistakes in a thread that's raging about ... well, spelling and grammar.
I am somewhat baffled by the many spelling and grammar mistakes in a thread that's raging about ... well, spelling and grammar.
Well then your contradicting your statement that "they learned to put up with it."InnerRebellion said:
Even so, I still think they are wrong to do that. They should be teaching you the nationally accepted academic American English. They aren't doing you any favors by allowing you to use a different form of English now, only to be at a disadvantage when your college professors expect you to use American English.
[Your professor [does * should not be in italics] [has * not have] a point; America [does not * should not use contractions in formal writing] useinternetzealot1 said:
British English. If you are writing a formal paper in America, then you use [what is * should not use contractions in formal writing] correct in
America. [It is * should not use contractions in formal writing] that simple. * Formal writing requires Times New Roman 12 font, double-spaced]
Whenever writing a formal paper MLA, APA, and Chicago formatting is necessary in all cases.
Everyone knows the limeys are evil creatures, and by using their tainted language, you are dishonoring the traditions of our great and perfect country!
But in all seriousness, It shouldn't really matter, even if it's an "American" English class, which is pretty idiotic to begin with. The differences are so minuscule that the mixing of the two would not cause ANY type of discrepancy, unless you're using some sort of British-specific idiom, which I could-almost-understand...sort of.
But in all seriousness, It shouldn't really matter, even if it's an "American" English class, which is pretty idiotic to begin with. The differences are so minuscule that the mixing of the two would not cause ANY type of discrepancy, unless you're using some sort of British-specific idiom, which I could-almost-understand...sort of.
No, my initial statement was that my teachers have. The English teachers in particular also have the same habit.Pyode said:
It's not even a big deal, plenty of kids who have gone here had the same habit and made it through college perfectly fine, some even into big league schools. It's all a matter of personal preference.
Sorry buddy but you're being unreasonable. Writing online, especially in forums, generally takes on a spoken voice. That's how communication on the Net is perceived by its denizens - as speech. You can't apply grammar rules too strictly, as that would be like correcting somebody in mid conversation. Nobody appreciates that.Braonan said:
Just for fun, would any British Escapists be willing to write their next paper in American English, to see how their professors react? Could be a fun little experiment...
"Your professor does have a point. America doesn't use British English. If you are writing a formal paper in America, then you use what's correct in America. Its that simple."Braonan said:
"If you are writing a formal paper in America"
"If you are writing a formal paper"
"formal paper"
Please fuck off at the soonest convenient moment.
Call him racist against the British peoples and see what he does.
Write your entire next paper in Gaelic and see what he does. Or write the entire thing so it reads like a drunk Irishman. Or an Indian tech supporter. Or even better, like Gollum.
There, no British grammar. He'll be happy, right?
Write your entire next paper in Gaelic and see what he does. Or write the entire thing so it reads like a drunk Irishman. Or an Indian tech supporter. Or even better, like Gollum.
There, no British grammar. He'll be happy, right?
I don't speak english, I speak american, which is a sub-dialect of english. There are enough differences bewteen the two that they are damn near two different, but similar sounding, languages. Although, anyone getting bent out of shape because your teacher didn't want you mixing the two is retarded, as it isn't that big of a deal in the first place, and you shouldn't mix dialects when writing.
Hmmm...
I like to think if I was an exchange student in England I would take the time to learn how they structure punctuation and grammar, then I would use it when I wrote papers and accept that I may get marked down if I do it "incorrectly" in American style.
I also like to think that when you are in America you should make the effort to do the exact same thing. It's a thing I like to call respecting the rules (when in Rome, do as the Romans do and all that).
It's not that anybody is right or wrong, it's that we do things a little differently. Respect the differences!
Another example, spanish taught in schools here is the dialect from Spain, not Mexican spanish, so when a Mexican kid took spanish they still had the challenge of learning various words which are different as well as some differences in grammar. It's because they are different dialects, not because one or the other is inferior!
I like to think if I was an exchange student in England I would take the time to learn how they structure punctuation and grammar, then I would use it when I wrote papers and accept that I may get marked down if I do it "incorrectly" in American style.
I also like to think that when you are in America you should make the effort to do the exact same thing. It's a thing I like to call respecting the rules (when in Rome, do as the Romans do and all that).
It's not that anybody is right or wrong, it's that we do things a little differently. Respect the differences!
Another example, spanish taught in schools here is the dialect from Spain, not Mexican spanish, so when a Mexican kid took spanish they still had the challenge of learning various words which are different as well as some differences in grammar. It's because they are different dialects, not because one or the other is inferior!