Originally posted by PBE6Well, whaddaya know. "Spelt" is actually in the American Heritage Dictionary (4th edition, 2000) as a variation of "spelled", and is perfectly legit. I guess I'll have to eat my spelt, preferably with a bottle of Chianti.
Come here, Pepsi. It's pronounced "learnd".
BTW, "spelt" should be spelled "spelled" unless you're talking about pizza crust.
Ah, the English language. Isn't it gem? The fact of the matter is even though you may have invented the language in England, not everyone there pronounces the words the same. And since we are bigger and stronger than you, we think that you should get on board and start talking American. No more of this silly al u min ium, just say aluminum. And erbs, not herbs. Herb is my uncle not some silly plant. As for our moronic president that can't pronounce nuclear, but can push the button and launch thousands of nucl'ar missiles; I saw his former assistant press secretary speak and she said that they have been trying to get him to speak English since he was the Governor of Texas and he has, to paraphrase and old chemistry teacher of mine, a teflon head. Nothing sticks.
Originally posted by martin williamsThat is ridiculous! The parents should meet with the teachers and discuss this matter. The child should never be graded poorly because he uses the proper English spelling!ðŸ˜
An old friend of mine has just emigrated to the United States and her eldest son is having his English marked down at school because of his spelling and grammar.
The poor kid is speaking, reading and writing in bloody ENGLISH for the love of God!
Why does neighbour become neighbor, or tyre become tire?
And why, oh why has Bush declared war on tourists, when the rest of the civilized world is busy fighting terrorists?
Originally posted by martin williamsThose damned tourists!!!!!!!!!!!
An old friend of mine has just emigrated to the United States and her eldest son is having his English marked down at school because of his spelling and grammar.
The poor kid is speaking, reading and writing in bloody ENGLISH for the love of God!
Why does neighbour become neighbor, or tyre become tire?
And why, oh why has Bush declared war on tourists, when the rest of the civilized world is busy fighting terrorists?
Originally posted by royalchickenI say bastys
Yes it is, to people with proper Northeastern American accents such as myself 😉. But a lot of people I know from various bits of England say 'baaaahstard'. Then again, Americans say 'twaaaaaaht', rather than the more ear-friendly, facetious-sounding 'twa(pple)t' more commonly heard 'round these parts.
Originally posted by martin williamsWe have a saying here in Colorado, "If it's tourist season, why can't we shoot them?" Maybe he took it to heart. You know he really likes to please his constituents.
And why, oh why has Bush declared war on tourists, when the rest of the civilized world is busy fighting terrorists?
Originally posted by CliffLandinBut I am nice! I love Colorado. My father was from Boulder. I am very polite and friendly in Colorado. Will you like me if I come to see you? 😀
I am certainly not too fond of them. They do come here on vacation and leave their manners and brains in Texass.