Steer clear of fossilised errors in fluent English, language expert cautions teen learners
English language expert Amal Fabian warns that relying on fluency alone can mask persistent grammatical errors, which become 'fossilised' if not addressed during childhood. He advocates for early grammar education and cautions against over-reliance on Artificial Intelligence, which may lack the nuance required for complex communication.
Why it matters
As AI tools become ubiquitous in education, this perspective highlights the ongoing importance of foundational linguistic skills and critical thinking in professional and academic development.
Not surprisingly, the rules of English grammar could go for a toss even in high-profile business meetings. Be it errors in subject-verb concord, or the use of tenses, fluency of the speakers in the spoken language projected by vocabulary and pronunciation, more often, camouflages these mistakes.
The article reports on an educational expert's views without taking a political stance or promoting a specific agenda, maintaining a neutral, informative tone.
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