Text message essay baffles British teacher

[Ecniv]

LONDON, England (Reuters) -- An English essay written by a British teenager in text messaging short-hand has reignited concern among teachers that literacy standards are under threat.

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[masalex]

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Brits..spend to much time....in chat rooms.....hahahahaha If you chat alot..and spend alot of time...internet gameing..with a chat box..it becomes second nature

very true. chatting has been a major factor in messing up the way students , why, even professionals write stuff. dont think its such a good thing. people must keep in touch with their writing skills by regularly writing stuff.

thanks for sharing dude!

Cheers!

 

[masalex]

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Hey us Brits have gotta be good at one thing at least!

I dont think that article showed u guyz in great light dude!



Cheers!

 

[Ecniv]

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I dont think that article showed u guyz in great light dude!



Cheers!

LOL, this coming from you???

 

[CableModem]

thats HALARIOUS but i wonder if that student was joking or if she ment her text message to be her report.