Shall we be speak some English?

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vlad
Lähetetty: 16.9.2010 20:01


Lukion ope kirjoitti:
But please, please - to all writers - try not to make the errors you have made here. They do not look nice.



What errors have I made?

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MsKaisa
Lähetetty: 16.9.2010 20:21

Just don't use the phrase "fuck up" and you'll be fine.. ;D

Yes I know I have made SEVERAL mistakes in the past few comments that I wrote. I just tend to ignore them most of the time... except when it comes to the essay then I do my best to write proper English. I have usually had a couple mistakes but not too many.. I just hope the essay subjects aren't too difficult in this coming exam

And I know E is a high grade but I also know I can do it if I just try hard enough. I just have to sleep well before the test.. Sleep helps, at least me, a lot..

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Osiris
Lähetetty: 16.9.2010 20:23

I think it's a lot easier to make mistakes in informal texts such as these forum replies.

Naturally the composition texts should be written more carefully and read multiple times after writing to spot the spelling and grammar errors.

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vlad
Lähetetty: 16.9.2010 20:25


True

Well I guess "fuck up" is grammatically correct albeit maybe not the expressions the matriculation examination board is looking for. I'll try to avoid similar expressions in my essay

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MsKaisa
Lähetetty: 16.9.2010 20:34

Yes I know but I'm sure everyone understands not to use cuss words on their essays.. ;P In the end you can't use them in Finnish essays either..

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Salama
Lähetetty: 16.9.2010 21:01

First of all I have to say that this is a wonderful topic

The biggest reason for me to join this forum.

I am now feeling little panicked because my listening compherension test went truly under par. Written compositions have never been my strenghts but now I really have to shine in that and I have studied e.g how to write a speech. Isn't that usually one of the possible alternatives in? matriculation examination, is it? Do you know any other probable writing assignments?
If you know, please tell

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Lukion ope
Lähetetty: 17.9.2010 08:33

HelloEnglish kirjoitti:
But please, please - to all writers - try not to make the errors you have made here. They do not look nice. <--- this is probably particularly for me. because no one here will ever make more mistakes like me. My goal is just a pass.



It was merely a general comment - nothing personal (how could it, as I do not know any of you personally). Being a teacher I just wanted to remind you, as I naturally want everyone to do as well as possible.

But on the other hand - if you know how to write correctly, why not write correctly every time? (Again, just a general comment.)

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girlinredscarf
Lähetetty: 17.9.2010 17:23

I like this idea! Since I'm Swedish, I don't really like commenting on the other topics. I'm not that good at Finnish. Anyways, my goal in English is to get at least an E, but of course an L would be great. I actually managed to get an L when we did a previous exam in school, but I doubt I'll be able to do that on Monday when it's "the real thing". I tend to fuck things up (sorry!) when it would be really great if I didn't.

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Osiris
Lähetetty: 17.9.2010 17:53

Lukion ope kirjoitti:
But on the other hand - if you know how to write correctly, why not write correctly every time?


I always do my best when writing in English or any other non-native language but it's a lot easier to get carried away when writing informal messages than when writing matriculation examination compositions.

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Anyone up for some discussion now in the spring too?

And please, if i make mistakes, please be kind enough to correct them