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[Malkav]

Not completely Wyges. Native speakers of English don't seem to understand the difference between 'their', 'they're' and 'there' for some reason.

Yeah, I have noticed that too. And it's interesting why this 'problem' occurs and why it is on such a large scale.
I'm glad that my teachers explained this part to me well. ^^

Other developed countries have their students learn multiple languages.

Here in America, we're lucky if our kids bother to fully master even one ._.;

To the credit of some, though, our education systems have the nasty habit of suddenly changing when change wasn't truly needed (i.e. the 1995 "war on phonics" in North Carolina).

[Smokey]

fully master even one ._.;

I wouldn't even consider the majority 'mastering' it, but more of simply using it without knowing how it fully works.

[Genero6]

Nobody expects everybody to master a language, but we'd settle for decently formed sentences and an understanding of why language skills are important to communication. Oh, and knowing why "I could care less" makes no sense. Seeing Americans try to justify that makes me die a little inside.

[Wyges]

Not completely Wyges. Native speakers of English don't seem to understand the difference between 'their', 'they're' and 'there' for some reason.

Yeah, I have noticed that too. And it's interesting why this 'problem' occurs and why it is on such a large scale.
I'm glad that my teachers explained this part to me well. ^^

Other developed countries have their students learn multiple languages.

Here in America, we're lucky if our kids bother to fully master even one ._.;

To the credit of some, though, our education systems have the nasty habit of suddenly changing when change wasn't truly needed (i.e. the 1995 "war on phonics" in North Carolina).

In Lithuania we start to learn our first foreign language (usually English, though sometimes it's German or French too) in 2nd grade and in 6th grade we start learning second foreign language (Usualy French, German or Russian). Most of kids never learn even one of them to speak freely enough, but they atleast understand something. I speak English quite fluently (well, I hope so) and while I understand French quite well, I can't speak very well, I lack of vocabulary.
All in all, I think that learning foreign languages is a must. I do not want to offend anyone, but Americans are quite ignorant about their educational system. Seriously, there are Americans, who think that Soviet Union still exists, that Iraq - where lots of USA soldiers are stationed - is in Australia. Yes, Australia. I don't say that all Americans are dumb, there are lots of really smart Americans (we have some here too), but most of them are ignorant and that makes them look dumb. :s And I'll keep to myself what's the stereotype of typical American in Lithuania.

[Genero6]

To be fair, it really requires exposure to learn a language. Even experience with a second language can help you understand the differences and learn a third. Much of the world hears English through international culture, and you'll see and hear a bit from neighbouring countries too. If you're in a country that already speaks English, doesn't have much of a cultural connection with another language, and isn't bordering a foreign culture (the USA is a big place, but some parts do apparently have a decent level of Spanish understanding), it's not so easy to pick up a foreign language.
They try to teach kids foreign languages in Australia, but most people just forget it all the moment the education stops. I'd like to think we're not considered as stupid as the dumber American stereotypes, and the people I knew certainly weren't, but the education system simply cannot teach a language that people don't have a reason to use, and giving people a reason to use it goes far beyond the education system.

[kosherbacon]

So, how 'bout that trope page, guys?

In other words, try getting back on topic.

[scopedknife]

Oh thanks guys. That's 7 hours of my life I'm not getting back -.-"
TVTropes strikes again ¬¬

[jarek56]

Not completely Wyges. Native speakers of English don't seem to understand the difference between 'their', 'they're' and 'there' for some reason.

...HOW DARE YOU?! But yeah, you're absolutely right on that. Their not very smart when trying to use they're own language while making there little jokes.

My...lord...did I just make that STUPID of a joke?!

[TheLastMelody]

Not completely Wyges. Native speakers of English don't seem to understand the difference between 'their', 'they're' and 'there' for some reason.

...HOW DARE YOU?! But yeah, you're absolutely right on that. Their not very smart when trying to use they're own language while making there little jokes.

My...lord...did I just make that STUPID of a joke?!

I would not call it stupid... just lame...

[jarek56]

Not completely Wyges. Native speakers of English don't seem to understand the difference between 'their', 'they're' and 'there' for some reason.

...HOW DARE YOU?! But yeah, you're absolutely right on that. Their not very smart when trying to use they're own language while making there little jokes.

My...lord...did I just make that STUPID of a joke?!

I would not call it stupid... just lame...

Sadly, yes. Just...feel free to...you know...uhh...ignore that little comment...I'll go ahead and just DELETE that and we can all forget that it ever happened.

[TheLastMelody]

Not completely Wyges. Native speakers of English don't seem to understand the difference between 'their', 'they're' and 'there' for some reason.

...HOW DARE YOU?! But yeah, you're absolutely right on that. Their not very smart when trying to use they're own language while making there little jokes.

My...lord...did I just make that STUPID of a joke?!

I would not call it stupid... just lame...

Sadly, yes. :oops: Just...feel free to...you know...uhh...ignore that little comment...I'll go ahead and just DELETE that and we can all forget that it ever happened.

I will just make a quote here and it will never go away. (unless a mod comes along *shivers*)

[jarek56]

I will just make a quote here and it will never go away. (unless a mod comes along *shivers*)

Not the mods. NOT THE MODS!!!

So is anyone actually looking to make a Missing Stars TVTropes page?

[Smokey]

I think we can safely say that no one will be making it soon, since so little information can be given about it.

[Waytfm]

I think we can safely say that no one will be making it soon, since so little information can be given about it.

This, sir, is the internet. Lack of information has never stopped anyone. I'll now proceed to write an in-depth analysis of the project, complete with reasons behind shocking plot twists.

[EvilDragon]

And yeah, I'm a grammar Nazi too, but it's hard to be a grammar Nazi of English language, when you're not english.

I disagree.


But yeah, their/there/they're is one thing that really irks me a lot. English is not my mother tongue, but I still cringe every time somebody errs on that account.

[jarek56]

I think we can safely say that no one will be making it soon, since so little information can be given about it.

This, sir, is the internet. Lack of information has never stopped anyone. I'll now proceed to write an in-depth analysis of the project, complete with reasons behind shocking plot twists.

I look forward to this effort with great anticipation. Godspeed, sir.

[Waytfm]

I look forward to this effort with great anticipation. Godspeed, sir.

Make sure to hold your breath

[TheLastMelody]

I look forward to this effort with great anticipation. 8-) Godspeed, sir.

Make sure to hold your breath :P

You trying to kill him/her/it??

[Waytfm]

You trying to kill him/her/it??

SHHHHHH!!!!

[jarek56]

You trying to kill him/her/it??

SHHHHHH!!!!

HE MAY CATCH ON! Keep him waiting for 2 months. That should do it!

(Tries to hold breath)