When I Grow Up

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It's not wrong to cringe at the grammatical errors in that blog post, is it? :blink:
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AlejandraDD wrote:It's not wrong to cringe at the grammatical errors in that blog post, is it? :blink:
Well, no, and since you're not a native speaker of English, cringing at the grammatical errors is actually quite an impressive achievement. But she's not putting herself forward as any kind of journalist or professional writer. What did you think of the interview content, though?
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I bought this for my little nephews when it first came out. Granted, they're much too young to appreciate it, but it was an excuse for me to read it before giving to them, and I'm sure they'll enjoy it some day. I'm not ashamed to admit I actually really enjoyed this book. Al showed yet another amazing talent, and I hope he decides to write more children's books.
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Orthography Enthusiast wrote:
AlejandraDD wrote:It's not wrong to cringe at the grammatical errors in that blog post, is it? :blink:
Well, no, and since you're not a native speaker of English, cringing at the grammatical errors is actually quite an impressive achievement.
Wouldn't people learning the language be quicker to spot errors from other people? That doesn't make it any less of an achievement, but it's something to think about.

I haven't gotten the book yet, but I plan to when or if I get children of my own.
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I have my copy put up where my daughter can not get it. She is still a bit young for it and if i let her see it she would probably tear the pages out of it and thow it across the room. I have read it a few times to her but she was never very intrested in it
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JCM wrote:Wouldn't people learning the language be quicker to spot errors from other people? That doesn't make it any less of an achievement, but it's something to think about.
Before you can SPOT the errors in grammar, you have to MASTER the grammar. And believe me, mastering English grammar is no easy feat. It's all over the map.
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Orthography Enthusiast wrote:
JCM wrote:Wouldn't people learning the language be quicker to spot errors from other people? That doesn't make it any less of an achievement, but it's something to think about.
Before you can SPOT the errors in grammar, you have to MASTER the grammar. And believe me, mastering English grammar is no easy feat. It's all over the map.
Oh. I haven't mastered it yet, so that may be why I didn't spot too many errors.
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JCM wrote:Oh. I haven't mastered it yet, so that may be why I didn't spot too many errors.
Yet you claim to be fluent in latin??? :unsure:
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I'm actually passionate about learning Latin.
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Went to see The Muppets with the family tonight, and my uncle, aunt, and cousin brought this for me from my cousin's book fair this year.

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