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Old 30th June 2004 | 15:55
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RPeagram
 
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From: Isleworth
We all make mistakes,

I apologise for any offence you feel towards my use of the English language. In total there were, I believe, 23 spelling mistakes. As for grammar: one should use grammar so that another person can read ones communication. According to Lynne Truss there are roughly 17 rules to remember when using just a comma. I'm afraid I don't know them all. In fact, there is a lot about grammar that I do not know.

This is why if I see any grammatical errors on a post I can't see the point in pointing them out in such a way that you have. So I made some grammatical mistakes. So what? As for questioning someone’s professional integrity, would you do the same if we were having the same discussion over a pint. I know I wouldn't because I would find it extremely rude. I've never questioned your professional integrity. I've only provided an insight in response to some quotes about working conditions in other professions.

If you think you can cope with 30 challenging pupils whilst teaching them the syllabus, moral, spiritual, behavioural, teamworking, organisational, problem solving, communication, leadership, presentation and report writing skills that their entitled to, then you are talented. In reality many can't and move on quickly. However, if it means that a teacher, who doesn't have the best grasp of English grammar, can do the above, then so be it. Because if it wasn't for us then there would be no pilots, no entrepreneurs so start airline companies, in fact there would be a very low skilled workforce indeed.

I will endeavour to improve my use of English grammar. However, I believe that other qualities such as teamwork, leadership, energy, problem solving, communication, organisation, passion for geography, inspiration, charisma, classroom management and time management may take further in life. In my opinion god help the children with parents with such narrow minds.

RP
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