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15 Oct 2011, 4:07 pm
Oh I am used to it 
I like water, and waterfalls
15 Oct 2011, 4:08 pm
Falls where? 
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17 Oct 2011, 10:51 pm
"Why is knight spelled with a k and pronounced: nite? History! Over the years pronunciation changed, but the spelling stayed the same. When students learn how English is a hodgepodge of Latin, French, German, Old Norse, etc. they understand that there's a reason for their confusion."
Sooo, this means that the Monty Python pronunciation "ka-niggit" was more correct than the way we pronounce it today?
18 Oct 2011, 5:44 am
"Why is knight spelled with a k and pronounced: nite? History! Over the years pronunciation changed, but the spelling stayed the same. When students learn how English is a hodgepodge of Latin, French, German, Old Norse, etc. they understand that there's a reason for their confusion."
Sooo, this means that the Monty Python pronunciation "ka-niggit" was more correct than the way we pronounce it today?
I never thought of that! How interesting!
French taunter: "Now go away or I will taught you a second time!"
20 Oct 2011, 1:33 pm
It's been more than 48 hours since a post. 
Hello if anyone is about!
20 Oct 2011, 1:34 pm
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20 Oct 2011, 1:49 pm
Oh yes there it is, thanks Kyle
