This retired English teacher agrees with you. As a department head, I had frequent arguments with the biology, history, social studies, etc, teachers who would not correct for grammar. “Content is more important”, is the refrain I heard way too often.
While content is important, it is also necessary to be able to communicate that content with proper grammar and spelling. Colleagues, employers, and friends will judge ones intelligence and education by proper usage of the English language.
That said, I don’t want any poster to quit posting because of a lack of communicative skills. It is more important that we benefit from your thoughts. I’ve been married to a
“hillbilly” for 47 years. His grammar is, and always will be, atrocious. (he is a product of his environment) Even with his Masters’ Degree in Business, he needs me (or his wonderful secretary) to correct his communications. We do so gladly.
Bottom line? Mastery of grammar and spelling are most helpful, but not totally necessay if you have someone to help you.
Just damn.
Necessy = necessary
I really do know better.
Some people have a way with words, and some people ... ummm... not have way I guess. - Steve Martin ( back when he was funny)
Lovely post!
On a serious (series?) note: We are embarking on a new world language that is based in English, but will be modified through texting, etc.
We may be the last generation to talk in full English.
Pssst...you misspelled grammer.
That begs the question, how come a retired English teacher would misspell? Maybe you should of put it in lame man’s terms?
:D
I had a math teacher in high school who was also the coach. He requested laps for misspelled words in formulas. I am not great but am a much better speller these days especially with spell checker. Now those run on sentences are another story. ))