jumpyb
September 2, 2013, 1:07pm
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Re: Am I a horrible person for inquiring about the guy’s English speaking skills?
My husband came to the US when he was 16. I am born and raised here. I was an English major in college, lol, and my husband can be grammatically challenged at times to say the least. His written English is atrocious (but definitely got better after I sunk my claws into him
Have there been times I have inwardly cringed at something he said or wrote in a text/email? Yes…but he is such a good man otherwise that 15 years later we are still going strong mA! And he recognizes his weak points…he has no issues having me edit/proof any major proposal or job assignment for him, and I’m more than happy to do it. He’ll ask me grammatical related questions all the time lol, and we discuss why something is said or written a certain way.
I personally think if all other attributes are in his favor and you guys have chemistry, don’t write him off. And please, don’t call him out on it. In the “early days” of our relationship, I would tease my husband too, and sometimes I would take it to far and the jibes would sting.
And as far as kids go, it doesn’t make a bit of difference. My husband speaks to the kids exclusively in English and their grammar is fine. All 3 are pulling straight A’s in language arts in school
nicely done… I can see the " English major" part in action. off the topic but have to ask. what would be the best way to improve once English? I am really bad at it, so wanted some tips.