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2. I was very fortunate

Reply to 3catwoman3 (Reply #1)

Tue Dec 10, 2024, 10:03 PM

Dec 10

To have outstanding and inspirational English and Debate Instructors in High School a long time ago. The English Language is beyond fascinating. Its constant sources of origination, tenses, etc. Usage. I remember my English Teacher addressing our Debate Class in an effort to make us communicate properly in a debate. Her bottom line, pretend you are debating someone who only speaks Chinese but is attempting to communicate with you. Strangely I think I knew what she was talking about. It has stuck with me for over 50 years.

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Step away from Today for 30 Seconds and revel in this Irrelevant Arcanity [View all] BOSSHOG Dec 10 OP

Du is often very educational. 3catwoman3 Dec 10 #1

I was very fortunate BOSSHOG Dec 10 #2

I suspect I may have been an English teacher or editor in a past life... 3catwoman3 Dec 11 #3

I think I've heard that phrase on a rare occasion. ... electric_blue68 Dec 11 #4

Thank You Very Much BOSSHOG Dec 11 #5

You're very welcome 👍 electric_blue68 Dec 11 #6