Me and English, we have issues.
When I was much younger, I thought that being able to communicate in English is the measure of intelligence.
Carabao English, the Filipino's coined term for grammatically problematic English sentences, is a reality of life. You are lucky if you can construct a paragraph with properly placed punctuation and correct subject-verb agreement. Internally, and sometimes publicly, I would raise a brow or laugh at someone's English blunder. But that was then, when I thought I was good at it. I wouldn't say I can't communicate in English because after all, I work in an industry where it is the primary language of communication. And probably the clearest manifestation is that I don't like Math at all. If it wasn't for the English part of the test, I probably wouldn't pass UPCAT (with all the Math, Chem and Physics questions?? How would I?) If it wasn't for the English part of the test, I probably wouldn't be able to pass the Civil Service Exam which is an equally brain-damaging exam because it is composed of 70% mathematical questions. In our editorial class in college, Sir Ian told the class that one of the secrets of good authors is having equally good editors. I used to think then: shouldn't you be good with grammar when you can write well? As time went on, I found answers to my question. The good thing about editors is that they have such keen eye and the brave heart to correct grammar mistakes. They can spot most, if not all, the grammar blunders of a write-up. In my job now, I would turn red every time Miss Sol or Miss Ging would tell me that I used the wrong article or that I could rewrite the sentence to make it coherent. Instead of resenting being called out for it, I am very thankful because it gives me room to evaluate my English usage. I feel challenged, too. Such is a good wake-up call to re-read the dusted pages of my English grammar books at home. I am not saying it is right but somehow, social media use, and the deluge of poorly constructed English sentences has made me justify my own blunders. Or maybe I am just justifying my lack of retention skills? Hehe. I end up wondering again: How do I construct good English sentences? I feel bad for my younger self but it's never too late to shape up and learn English grammar again. gain.
Carabao English, the Filipino's coined term for grammatically problematic English sentences, is a reality of life. You are lucky if you can construct a paragraph with properly placed punctuation and correct subject-verb agreement. Internally, and sometimes publicly, I would raise a brow or laugh at someone's English blunder. But that was then, when I thought I was good at it. I wouldn't say I can't communicate in English because after all, I work in an industry where it is the primary language of communication. And probably the clearest manifestation is that I don't like Math at all. If it wasn't for the English part of the test, I probably wouldn't pass UPCAT (with all the Math, Chem and Physics questions?? How would I?) If it wasn't for the English part of the test, I probably wouldn't be able to pass the Civil Service Exam which is an equally brain-damaging exam because it is composed of 70% mathematical questions. In our editorial class in college, Sir Ian told the class that one of the secrets of good authors is having equally good editors. I used to think then: shouldn't you be good with grammar when you can write well? As time went on, I found answers to my question. The good thing about editors is that they have such keen eye and the brave heart to correct grammar mistakes. They can spot most, if not all, the grammar blunders of a write-up. In my job now, I would turn red every time Miss Sol or Miss Ging would tell me that I used the wrong article or that I could rewrite the sentence to make it coherent. Instead of resenting being called out for it, I am very thankful because it gives me room to evaluate my English usage. I feel challenged, too. Such is a good wake-up call to re-read the dusted pages of my English grammar books at home. I am not saying it is right but somehow, social media use, and the deluge of poorly constructed English sentences has made me justify my own blunders. Or maybe I am just justifying my lack of retention skills? Hehe. I end up wondering again: How do I construct good English sentences? I feel bad for my younger self but it's never too late to shape up and learn English grammar again. gain.
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