Don't be a grammar Nazi

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Funny thing, because when the BBC Board existed (the Communicate and the ASK A QUESTION), there were the native English Beebies that stung the most, he he. Of course, let´s not generalize, there were some guys that had some tact.
But sometimes, the usage of an American expression, slang, etc, would invite some "flaring" of sort.



The Beebie´s article is a good one, because it also points out that correct usage is well-worth pursuing, just that "one have to keep it in perspective. It´s all about people being in the know, but without being snob and pedant.


I would say that is the counterpart (article) of the following one, sort of...

http://www.writingforward.com/better-wr ... ing-better


And it reaches a similar conclusion:

Find someone who is well read, tactful, honest, and knowledgeable about writing. If you can find a critic who possesses all these traits, then you have overcome the first hurdle, because such persons are not easy to find.


That is, different approaches, but get to a similar p.o.v.

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Also a Jolly good reading, on the comedy side; this link that Marcio shared with us.

Thank you both for sharing your thoughts and readings with us.


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By the way, right now, I am thinking of the writen English, the spoken is way more flexible in a number of ways. But aware that it has its surprises as well!

Steven Pinker is a great author. A little eccentric and controversial, but interesting nonetheless!

I highly suggest his book "The Language Instinct". VERY informative! Get the audiobook version if you can.

Josh