Double Entry #2

Quote:

The standardization of English spelling began in the 16th century, and although it is unclear at exactly what point our spelling became set, what is certain is that ever since it happened, people have complained that the rules of spelling, such as they are, just don’t make sense.

Response:

I agree whole heartily with this statement. We have too many words that are pronounced the same but yet have different meanings. We have, for example, their and there. Their is for showing a belonging to someone or something. There is for showing a place. Even in my work place with other adults, they cannot get one right from the other. This is not a once in a while occurrence this is every day.  If this is confusing for adults, I can imagine what it is like for children trying to learn the difference in the meanings of the words and the trying to spell them.  Let’s not forget the people from other countries trying to learn our language; it is probably exceedingly hard for them to learn. As a matter of fact, I have spoken to many foreigners who have a hard time learning our language for this reason. Maybe the younger generation has it right. Abbreviations in texting reads the same just doesn’t look the same.

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Biblography:

Ransom-Wiley, James. "Potentially offensive DS dictionary set for release | Joystiq." Joystiq. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Sept. 2012. <http://www.joystiq.com/2005/08/18/potentially-offensive-ds-dictionary-set-for-release/>.

Ransom-Wiley, James. "Potentially offensive DS dictionary set for release | Joystiq." Joystiq. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Sept. 2012. <http://www.joystiq.com/2005/08/18/potentially-offensive-ds-dictionary-set-for-release/>.