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amused - 2016-06-06

Usage is often not the best yardstick. Shit not only happens, it permeates our common spoken language.

Language always expresses meaning. Consider the meaning.

Wisdom is part of a person's intellectual makeup. It is 'of' the person.

Wisdom cannot be given to someone; this wisdom is not 'for' you it is 'for' my Aunt Clara.

I always use 'wise of you' and would advise my students of MY reason for that choice.

Chinese students seek rules and the comfort of 'correct' answers, but Life, and grammar, do not always comply.

In this rare instance, it would be wise of you to seize the moment where grammar is a 'teaching opportunity' about life.

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Re What should be the minimum standards in ESL teacher training? -- paul fox -- 2016-06-06
Re What should be the minimum standards in ESL teacher training? -- amused -- 2016-06-06
Re What should be the minimum standards in ESL teacher training? -- paul fox -- 2016-06-06
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