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Old 03-03-2003, 02:14 PM   #1 (permalink)
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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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Old 03-20-2003, 09:30 AM   #2 (permalink)
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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.

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Old 03-21-2003, 10:43 AM   #3 (permalink)
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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!



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Old 03-21-2003, 11:16 AM   #4 (permalink)
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I dont think that article showed u guyz in great light dude!



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LOL, this coming from you???
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Old 05-22-2004, 11:29 PM   #5 (permalink)
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thats HALARIOUS but i wonder if that student was joking or if she ment her text message to be her report.
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