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Old 26-12-2011, 16:14   #28
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Re: Linguistic tic's and crutches

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Originally Posted by sm_counsell View Post
Can you imagine what it is like trying to teach this language to young Italians. As they are forever on Internet or listening to music(and lyrics) on You Tube, they come into class convinced their knowledge and pronunciation is perfect.
One of the most worrying examples is the pronunciation of 'the' as 'de'. One smart alec even made me listen to some English singers who actually pronounced 'the' as 'de' throughout the songs, and I have noticed many young Americans committing the same sin!! Help!!
I know exactly what you mean Sue -we are in the same boat here.

They spell like they text on internet games too which doesn't help either.
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