Originally posted by: whitecloak
and the other 4 can't spell "speak"
Originally posted by: Moonbeam
Well if it's speak then why in the hell isn't it speach instead of speech. I don't blame people for not speaking English at home. English needs what some 42 letters, regularizing, and every body could spell perfectly. Speech recognition could also be simplified and kids wouldn't have to waste their time memorizing words.
Of course it would be English. It would just be vastly easier to learn to read and write it. The language itself would be the same.Originally posted by: daniel1113
Originally posted by: Moonbeam
Well if it's speak then why in the hell isn't it speach instead of speech. I don't blame people for not speaking English at home. English needs what some 42 letters, regularizing, and every body could spell perfectly. Speech recognition could also be simplified and kids wouldn't have to waste their time memorizing words.
Then it wouldn't be English, now would it? Everyone else can learn it (or has done so), why can't "they"?
I don't care which language someone chooses to speak at home, but when you live in the U.S., you sure as heck better be able to speak English.
Well at least until English speaking Americans are in the minority then we better learn to speak SpanishOriginally posted by: daniel1113
Originally posted by: Moonbeam
Well if it's speak then why in the hell isn't it speach instead of speech. I don't blame people for not speaking English at home. English needs what some 42 letters, regularizing, and every body could spell perfectly. Speech recognition could also be simplified and kids wouldn't have to waste their time memorizing words.
Then it wouldn't be English, now would it? Everyone else can learn it (or has done so), why can't "they"?
I don't care which language someone chooses to speak at home, but when you live in the U.S., you sure as heck better be able to speak English.
Originally posted by: LadyJessica
Big fvcking deal. Look at China and the mess of dialects. They seem to get along pretty well.
Originally posted by: alchemize
I'm most frightened by French being in 3rd place
Doesn't bother me, as long as they speak English outside of the home. I have great respect for people who know 2+ languages, thats 1 more than I know . I don't have respect for people who live in this country and refuse to try and learn english.
Originally posted by: ReiAyanami
they "get along" because Big Brother makes them "get along"
Originally posted by: ReiAyanami
they "get along" because Big Brother makes them "get along"
Originally posted by: daniel1113
Originally posted by: Moonbeam
Well if it's speak then why in the hell isn't it speach instead of speech. I don't blame people for not speaking English at home. English needs what some 42 letters, regularizing, and every body could spell perfectly. Speech recognition could also be simplified and kids wouldn't have to waste their time memorizing words.
Then it wouldn't be English, now would it? Everyone else can learn it (or has done so), why can't "they"?
I don't care which language someone chooses to speak at home, but when you live in the U.S., you sure as heck better be able to speak English.
Originally posted by: alchemize
I'm most frightened by French being in 3rd place
Doesn't bother me, as long as they speak English outside of the home. I have great respect for people who know 2+ languages, thats 1 more than I know . I don't have respect for people who live in this country and refuse to try and learn english.
Originally posted by: MartyTheManiak
But yes, moonbeam is right for the spelling. I know one other language other than english and you spell words the way you pronounce them.
Originally posted by: MartyTheManiak
Originally posted by: daniel1113
Originally posted by: Moonbeam
Well if it's speak then why in the hell isn't it speach instead of speech. I don't blame people for not speaking English at home. English needs what some 42 letters, regularizing, and every body could spell perfectly. Speech recognition could also be simplified and kids wouldn't have to waste their time memorizing words.
Then it wouldn't be English, now would it? Everyone else can learn it (or has done so), why can't "they"?
I don't care which language someone chooses to speak at home, but when you live in the U.S., you sure as heck better be able to speak English.
You do know that the proper way to spell "honor" is actually "honour"? Harbour, Neighbour, Colour are some others. Is american english then not english?
But yes, moonbeam is right for the spelling. I know one other language other than english and you spell words the way you pronounce them.
Originally posted by: daniel1113
Originally posted by: Moonbeam
Well if it's speak then why in the hell isn't it speach instead of speech. I don't blame people for not speaking English at home. English needs what some 42 letters, regularizing, and every body could spell perfectly. Speech recognition could also be simplified and kids wouldn't have to waste their time memorizing words.
Then it wouldn't be English, now would it? Everyone else can learn it (or has done so), why can't "they"?
I don't care which language someone chooses to speak at home, but when you live in the U.S., you sure as heck better be able to speak English.
Originally posted by: bjc112
Originally posted by: daniel1113
Originally posted by: Moonbeam
Well if it's speak then why in the hell isn't it speach instead of speech. I don't blame people for not speaking English at home. English needs what some 42 letters, regularizing, and every body could spell perfectly. Speech recognition could also be simplified and kids wouldn't have to waste their time memorizing words.
Then it wouldn't be English, now would it? Everyone else can learn it (or has done so), why can't "they"?
I don't care which language someone chooses to speak at home, but when you live in the U.S., you sure as heck better be able to speak English.
Exactly... If you want to live the "American" dream and live by our laws, and principles...
Speak English.
Speak English or get the fvck out.