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Because english isn't as standardized as we would like to think. The written and spoken forms are not a one to one translation. Written english could almost be
by epochwolf 16y ago
Because english isn't as standardized as we would like to think. The written and spoken forms are not a one to one translation. Written english could almost be classify as a seperate language that happens to share words and similar syntax. At least the written version has a modest level of standardization. The spoken language is very fragmented.
- Qz 16y agoFrom a linguistics standpoint, all paired written and spoken versions of languages are considered separate languages.
- Mithrandir 16y agoI wasn't referring to spoken language. I meant when people try to literally "write like they speak" and end up sounding ridiculous because, as you said, written English could almost be another language.
- hellrich 16y agoSeveral, don't forget dialects.
- samatman 16y ago"at least the written version has a modest level of standardization" O rly? srsly, tho, there are lotz of ways English is writ, la? thks cellphones! lol