Quick English language tip for international SWeeps!

In "standard" English, questions are often formed using the word "do" in a way that doesn't seem to come naturally to English learners.

Here are some examples:

Non-standard: Why people like ice cream?
Standard: Why do people like ice cream?

Non-standard: Why you play so many video games?
Standard: [b]Why do you play so many video games?
[/b]
Non-standard: What "copacetic" means?
Standard: What does "copacetic" mean?

I am posting this because the non-standard variations are very common on SW and they always aggravate me; and I know I am not the only person who feels aggravated.

If you are not going to post in your own beautiful languages, but in English, the more standard your English, the less aggravating it will be to sensitive people like me 😂

You're welcome 🤓

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bijouxbroussard · F

On the other hand, is anyone honestly confused about what they’re asking ? I definitely understand what you’re saying, but outside of English class, I’m usually willing to give folks a break if I get the basic idea of their posts.

SW-User

@bijouxbroussard You have a good attitude ☺️

At the same time, I would think that people who are writing in English probably want to write regular English and not have an "accent" if they can help it.

sarabee1995 · 26-30, FVIP

@SW-User Do you have an "accent" in your written or spoken French? Hebrew? German?

SW-User

@sarabee1995 Definitely! And I appreciate any assistance I get to diminish it.