Is English still taught in schools?

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As I read through some of these questions on Y!A I'm often re-reading a question five or six times to try and make sense as to what the person is even asking. It is almost as if my brain is hemorrhaging every time I get on here.

So, American youth, what language are you speaking and where did you learn to talk/type/write like that?! For the love of all that is holy please give the educated masses a Rosetta Stone!

Do today's K-12 teachers find it harder and harder to understand your students? Are they often very far behind on their language skills?

PS- I'm only 24 and know full well it wasn't this a** backwards a decade ago.

Demelo · Accepted Answer

It is simple, nobody speaks 100% correct a language, and all the time.
Look: 
I always go to the Brazilian yahoo answers, because I can speak and write portuguese very well (it's my native language). And there, they have the same problem, only few individuals can write correct portuguese sentences. 
In the american/english yahoo answers has the same problem.
But, anyway, I must tell that, everybody has to write as accurately as possible. And, of course search on internet if they have some doubt.

Maria · Answer

I sincerely wish that english was taught better. Unfortunately texting and spell check (although most do not use it) has ruined my generation! As a 16 year old who CAN speak english well I'd like to inform you that all hope is not lost!

Anonymous · Answer

Thank you! I am so glad I'm not the only 24 year old who thinks the same thing!

Anonymous · Answer

It's taught- it just isn't learned!

Maria · Answer

Amen. I couldn't agree with you more.

Fa lalalalala · Answer

its the internet- no one needs to be formal.

That One Guy! (CrazyCatLady) · Answer

I is 18 n wut is u talkin bout we speek english we aint gotta lern it du u dum.

? · Answer

No.

Anonymous · Answer

Thanks Adam, I agree with you.    :)

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