From: geoff@geoffwood.org   
      
   On 10/07/2024 8:17 pm, Yazoo wrote:   
   > On Tue, 9 Jul 2024 13:52:19 -0000 (UTC), Mark    
   > wrote:   
   >   
   > ...   
   >>   
   >> I'm not generally a nitpicker when it comes to spelling or grammar   
   >> (though I try to be correct myself). For me, you sum it up: language is   
   >> for conveying ideas, so understanding is key.   
   > ...   
   >   
   > I agree with all you wrote.   
   > As someone who still learns English (after 50+ years of learning), I'm   
   > happy to understand nuances of the language and be able to recognize   
   > the fine lines in between words and phrases.   
   > English can be confusing for us aliens, at times. :)   
      
   Must be, especially with exposure to US spelling, pronunciation, and   
   misuse of words !   
      
   Not to mention UK range of (extreme) accents.   
      
   geoff   
      
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