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Pastimes : SI Grammar and Spelling Lab -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Jack Clarke who wrote (954)	3/30/1998 12:31:00 PM
From: Wizzer	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 4711

Upon reading your links and comments, I now understand what this thread is about. The introduction is misleading. I find the development and growth of the English language fascinating. I especially enjoy finding out origins of expressions or words that have become part of the English language. For example, "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth" always intrigued me. The origin and meaning are not commonly understood. We all know that a person purchasing a horse will open its mouth to examine the teeth for age and condition. The phrase tells people how to appreciate a gift: "If someone gave you a free horse, would you check to see if it was a good horse, or just accept it as is." I find these kinds of things interesting. There are many examples I can think of. I speak French and Arabic, but do not get to practice them enough. It is a shame. I believe that people who speak more than one language can have a greater appreciation of the English language. It is not very difficult to speak or write in a casual way, but to perfect it is extremely difficult and requires effort and maintenance. Cheers. ----Wisam