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Dec 30, 2012 03:05
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Originally Posted by WANHU

Usually we don't correct grammatical mistakes in the public forum.
Wan


Haha, especially in a forum where many members are from different countries.
Jan 1, 2013 10:23
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not because of people from many different countries but simply it's an open forum.
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Jan 2, 2013 00:25
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 yes, here the forum is not an English corner or the learning center.
Jan 2, 2013 21:04
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Even in English Corner, some laoshi just can't decide the spelling queueing or queuing and started to blame others on spelling.
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Jan 2, 2013 21:57
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So, do you correct others, I mean Chinese if you talk with them in English?
Jan 3, 2013 14:40
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I will indirectly correct them so that they won't be embarrassed. Sometimes I would use new words (that I know) as a new addendum.
Wan
Jan 3, 2013 20:39
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I will indirectly correct them so that they won't be embarrassed. Sometimes I would use new words (that I know) as a new addendum.
Wan


Wan, you would have been a good teacher if you took this job. Sometimes you have to be direct and tell them what mistakes they made. Otherwise, they can't remember and avoid it next time.
Jan 8, 2013 12:11
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That's why I said, not in the public forum, dear Raindrop. For English lessons or any other languages, they need to attend the class. Unless they specify to correct their language usage, then I'll do my best within my ability and capability.
Wan
Jan 8, 2013 21:44
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Wan,

I am curious how you study English. I have been studying English for ten years (six years in middle school and four years in college). But I can't write good articles or speak English fluently.

PS: I am not an English major.
Jan 12, 2013 10:35
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Wow, you studied so much.
But you have to bear in mind, how many hour you conversed in English during your student days? Probably only during English classes. Other places, you spoke Putonghua all the time viz. home, cafeteria, meeting friends. As it were, to me, as a non-English speaking native, your English is excellent.
Wan
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