Gilbert Said:

Why are native English speakers so bad at spelling their own language?

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I don't know why this is, but it drives me crazy.

I attribute the problem to a few main things: People do not READ anymore, so they're not used to seeing things spelled properly. The other problem is there is not enough emphasis on spelling in school. With the advent of the Internet and spell-check, people have become really lazy about it. My kids have teachers who can't spell, and the schools don't even care!

I have worked in newspapers for many years. Most of the new college graduates who are taking reporting and copy-editing jobs also cannot spell (and don't know proper grammar or punctuation, either). These are people who were English/Journalism majors in college!

The problem is rampant. I see misspellings in national and local advertisements every single day.

If those who write and teach English for a living cannot spell, I give up. Sometimes I think I'm the only person left who cares about proper English. It's lonely.

Pamela Said:

What other lines of study can one follow after having finished a primary teaching degree?

We Answered:

Hi Bigillu,
Since you must have been interested in education to complete your credentialing, you might consider graduate study in counseling or educational administration. Either will allow you to build on your undergraduate education but will take you out of the classroom and into work that still connects, albeit more indirectly, to children and education. Regards.

Vivian Said:

Choosing the right fashion school for me....?

We Answered:

Are you aware that "Fashion School" is expensive and worthless and usually leads either to unemployment or very low-pay jobs?

Find something adult to study. Do not waste your time and money.

Marsha Said:

How responsive are Maltese to foreigners attempting to speak their language?

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Well, if you look foreign to the Maltese people, that Maltese person will start talking to you in english at first (as we don't expect foreigners to know maltese). but if you explain that you want to practice maltese i guess many will speak to you in maltese, especially if you try to talk to an old person or a person who doesn't know english that well... i thank you for the compliment you said about the maltese speaking excellent english, but not everyone does. i am one of those for example... i find no difficulty to write in english, but i am not used to speaking the language... i would prefer talking in maltese because my spoken english is VERY bad! so if you are interested in the language and actually has time to study it, go ahead! but be warned that you won't find many maltese-speaking people around the world, as it is spoken mainly in Malta!

Arlene Said:

Study english in Aus,england,New zeland or malta?

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Malta & Australia.

England just sucks.