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Languages: English
What is linguistics? Also, "good" grammar vs. descriptive grammar
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Degrees

BA Linguistics, University of Michigan; MA Romance Linguistics, UCLA

My Expert Service

1) Linguistics is often mistakenly understood to be a knowledge of several languages. So what is it? 2) Know "correct" English, but understand that language evolves so that even native speakers make "mistakes" or use "bad" grammar. Understand prescriptive vs. descriptive grammar and use the difference to your advantage.

Experience & Qualifications

12+ yrs: Teacher of English as a foreign language; 4 yrs: French teacher. Occasional freelance translation and interpretation: French/Italian/English. Currently developing introductory course in linguistics for high school students.

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