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Old 01-27-2009, 08:20 AM   #46
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These may be "old fashioned" views, but I firmly stand by them!
I absolutely agree. You make a good point.
I believe it was a huge mistake to abdicate "the formal study of English grammar" in the UK. I also believe it is less than helpful in case they want to study a foreign language because you must understand the structure of your own language in order to learn a new one.

P.S. And what is a difference between
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"I will go" and "I shall go"?
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