Why am I making spelling mistakes on words which I know how to spell? (please read description)
So, I may be entirely wrong. But apart from anxiety I have another theoryThere have been many small instances in my life when I've forgotten the spelling of a very simple word. This is random and extremely odd because these are words that ... I mean ... I forgot how to spell "with" I went on trying variations of WHIT OR WIHT. In such cases I've sort of been able to help myself by writing it down and then it sort of "looks" correct to me. My mind was able to associate how the word "looked" not spelled. Now here you have stated you changed your handwriting. I don't know how dramatically different it is. But your focus on the style has probably removed your familiarity with the "look" of the word. Which has in turn removed your focus on the spellingAnother theoryHave you ever painted a sign in LARGE letters? It is extremely easy to miss a letter while doing so. Cause your focus is on each letter. You sort of forget what the next letter should be. I've made this mistake quite often while trying my hand at calligraphy or while making a chart for a school project and stuff. One last thing. Don't worry so much. My parents have terrible handwriting. They're also doctors but I'm sure that doesnt have anything to do with it.... I'm sure. Yeah... I'm sure. Anyway, they've got through life just fine. Nobody cares that much about handwriting. And in today's world of texting seeing correct spelling is almost a blessing. So to find someone focused on improving it is good news for me, but its not worth worrying over. Im certain you'll get over it once you're comfortable with your new writing style.
I get very bothered when people make grammar mistakes. What should I do to control my urge of correcting them every time?
I see in you the reelection of big ME :)Previously, as an English teacher in a private school, I got uneasy at grammatical mistakes I found in the homeworks done by students. I used to help them understand grammatical rules and their correct application. Soon, I developed this habitual urge not to stand anything ungrammatical. Later, as a writer, the urge of correcting grammar mistakes became so instinctive that I estranged most fellows prone to making grammar mistakes. They thought of me as someone imposing grammar, but that’s not what I am, in toto. I meant to be helpful, but very soon I realized that people are driven by their own thoughts and natures. I controlled the urge by turning blind eyes to such fellows. Since I am already under pressure of various responsibilities, both on the front of domestic and professions, quelling the urge turned out to be as easy as a pie, as my attention is now focused on something rather more worthwhile than following the urge. On Quora, I answer grammar related queries only when I am asked. I skip many questions on purpose, given many have already answered logically. Thanks!
Why do i make so many stupid mistakes?
i realize that it is "human nature" to make mistakes, but i don't lie when i say that i make tons more mistakes than a normal person, specifically on tests. for example, i got a math test back today, which i thought i aced FILLED with stupid mistakes.. and not even addition mistakes, copying mistakes and stuff. I really like math and would like to pursue it in the future but it stinks that i'm going to continue doing things like this: making stupid mistakes and getting low grades even though i understand everything well. I've heard the "get enough sleep", "eat a good breakfast" "don't panic" deal, but i really feel like it's not useful for me. This has been going on for 3 years now and just keeps getting worse, it has come to the point that it might be a psychological issue that i'm not aware of. Any advice/psychological help would be much appreciated, i really hope i can find a way to fix this problem!
Is correcting people's grammar, spelling, or pronunciation when they talk or text a good practice? Is it mannerly to correct people and go off the topic in such situations?
The original question is:Is correcting people's grammar, spelling or pronunciation when they talk or text a good practice?Answer:No. It is the same as saying to a person: "You are wrong." The only time you can safely do that is if the person has asked in advance for others to correct him (or her), or if you know the person is a learner and you are in a position to be their teacher. If you do not want to be taken as a persona non grata (an unwelcome person), do not attempt to correct other people in their speech or written work.There is a gray area in which you might be able to work without offending, as by asking the person, "Did you mean to say write, right, or rite? I'm not sure exactly which you meant. Could you please clarify?" Of course, this will only work once. Any more than that and you will be taken for an unwelcome critic.
Why do people feel the need to correct others' grammar on Facebook?
It annoys me soooo much. Don't get me wrong. I understand when people "tYpe lik Diz." That is annoying. But I am actually VERY good with my grammar, I got only ONE question wrong on my FCAT testing for Reading in School. It's always been my strongest subject. But, because I am human, and sometimes in a rush when I make statuses, I occasionally make small grammatical errors. Such as using "Your" instead of "You're", etc.... Well, today I made a status that began with "A invention" and some girl who is an acquaintance of mine decided to correct my grammar by posting "An*" on the comments. So I'm just dying to know... Why do people feel the need to correct small mistakes??? Are the just doing it to be b*tches?!?
When I try to speak English, words don't come out right. How can I speak fluent English?
Most likely you are afraid of making a mistake.I suffered the same in learning Spanish, and I see it as one of the greatest obstacles for my English students. One of my students recently told me he was in a store and wanted to ask in English, "What is the price of this item?" He planned it out perfectly in his mind, walked up to the attendent, and said "wutprsths?" When the attendent (obviously) did not understand, so my student just said "price," and got the answer he needed.Often we may say "I don't mind making mistakes, I know no one is going to throw tomatoes at me" but deep inside we feel that it is something terrible to speak poorly, and so are terrified of saying something wrong. As a result we overthink what we are trying to say, analyzing the grammar and syntax instead of just pouring forth concepts. This makes speaking very awkward. This can even happen when you are alone, speaking to yourself, because you constantly doubt if what you said is correct (I speak from experience)!Polygot Sid Efromovich points out that we are trained from youth to shun the feeling of having done something wrong, but in learning languages we must seek it, because that means we are crossing into new territory and learning. (See the video below, 29:00)When you are writing you can take time to think about how words should be organized - you cannot while speaking. So you just have to go for it. Spit the words out, and if they are wrong, that's OK. One successful English learner told me that making mistakes was the best learning tool, because he was so embarrased he remembered the correction!From my own experience and research and watching others, I believe the only solution to your problem is to listen to and speak a lot of English. It has to be a natural process that you don't think about, which will only come with lots of practice - as with any skill, from baseball to piano playing to speaking.