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Andreea CaludeAndreea Calude

Andreea S. Calude is a senior lecturer in linguistics at the University of Waikato and mum to two young children. You can find out more about her on her site, www.calude.net

Does good grammar really matter?

28 May 20183 May 2018 by Andreea Calude

The emphasis placed on formal written grammar in schools obscures the fact that English has many kinds of grammar – and they’re all equally valid, writes Waikato University senior lecturer in linguistics, Andreea Calude. “But don’t you want your kids to get a job one day?” There are almost 200 people in this room. It’s … Read more

Categories Featured, Society Tags Education, grammar, New Zealand English

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