Speaking of which, here's a very interesting article about the languages that are usually spoken the fastest. Spanish is an extremely close second to Japanese, which is first.
Assuming sail and sale are homophonic with seal (many foreigners cannot detect the distinction), broad new possibilities open up.
Many Americans can't tell the difference between "Then" and "Than". I see that one misused time and again.Assuming sail and sale are homophonic with seal (many foreigners cannot detect the distinction), broad new possibilities open up.
Many idiots can't tell the difference between "arse" and "elbow".Many Americans can't tell the difference between "Then" and "Than".
That one gets me and I always see it when someone else does it. But I'll still get it wrong myself. Their, there, and there are another one I'll get wrong despite knowing better AND watching myself to be careful. It's almost like worrying about falling while skiing - the more you worry, the more likely a fall.What riles me up is people that can't tell the difference between affect and effect.
... and don't get me started on the faults often committed by people that speak my own language ...That one gets me and I always see it when someone else does it. But I'll still get it wrong myself. Their, there, and there are another one I'll get wrong despite knowing better AND watching myself to be careful. It's almost like worrying about falling while skiing - the more you worry, the more likely a fall.
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