TV3 must improve upon its spellings

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DK 11 years ago

Well done Idris, I have also seen some of these mistakes. Receive spelt recieve for example.

Well done Idris, I have also seen some of these mistakes. Receive spelt recieve for example.
Quophi 11 years ago

This masterpiece of an article will surely keep many a news presenter on their toes. More often than not, most of these errors are not deliberate,but as a result of failure to crosscheck one's presentation. I strongly admire ...
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This masterpiece of an article will surely keep many a news presenter on their toes. More often than not, most of these errors are not deliberate,but as a result of failure to crosscheck one's presentation. I strongly admire your dedication towards ensuring that media houses, cross-check what they put before us for reading. More power to your elbow.
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KWASI IN EUROPE 11 years ago

Good work but you wrote "mispelled" which is American. Ghana uses British English and the British use "mispelt".
American and British spellings are not mixed in any examination.

Good work but you wrote "mispelled" which is American. Ghana uses British English and the British use "mispelt".
American and British spellings are not mixed in any examination.
syncopa 11 years ago

... between "Good work" and "but"...

... between "Good work" and "but"...
Nanasei 11 years ago

Kwasi, please, check your facts. Both are correct but misspelled is commonly used. Other examples are learned, while, not learnt, or whilst. Let's be Modem guys. Shakespeare is no more, ok. We speak and write modern English! ...
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Kwasi, please, check your facts. Both are correct but misspelled is commonly used. Other examples are learned, while, not learnt, or whilst. Let's be Modem guys. Shakespeare is no more, ok. We speak and write modern English! Read Facebook and twitter English and see things for yourself. But who cares? We care for the message and the technology these days not Chaucer or Shakespeare! Thanks!
Samson 11 years ago

Bravo Idris, more such articles please. Oh lest I forget , many Ghanaians particularly politicians have taken to using the word 'challenge' instead of the more appropriate word 'problem' sadly where problem is the word to use ...
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Bravo Idris, more such articles please. Oh lest I forget , many Ghanaians particularly politicians have taken to using the word 'challenge' instead of the more appropriate word 'problem' sadly where problem is the word to use challenge has been used and consequently the real meaning is lost !
amanziba 11 years ago

good job. you hot the nail right on the head

good job. you hot the nail right on the head
PK 11 years ago

'good job. you hot the nail right on the head.'

Is 'hot' the new past tense of 'hit'? Some linguistics major ought to get on this!

'good job. you hot the nail right on the head.'

Is 'hot' the new past tense of 'hit'? Some linguistics major ought to get on this!
Nana Kwaku 11 years ago

I salute all those who have had time to contribute on this platform. When it comes to getting something done right, you can see we are not many. Had it been politics, there would have been close to fifty people by now. Kudos ...
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I salute all those who have had time to contribute on this platform. When it comes to getting something done right, you can see we are not many. Had it been politics, there would have been close to fifty people by now. Kudos Idris. But hold on! Is Idris correctly spelt? I have all the time come across Iddris or Iddrisu. Please educate me.
STRONGMAN 11 years ago

I think there is an urgent need for you to go into our print media. That is where these deadly avoidable errors abound which, to me, even poses a more devastating danger.
Is it so bad for you to do a comprehensive write-u ...
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I think there is an urgent need for you to go into our print media. That is where these deadly avoidable errors abound which, to me, even poses a more devastating danger.
Is it so bad for you to do a comprehensive write-up on the major differences between American and British English? As for some of our radio stations, the least talk about them the better.

Good Job.

Loggu-Naa M. Ba-Nana 11 years ago

my bro good job done. You have actually followed the station and your observations are just a replica of what happens in most of our digital media houses. more intellectually, you did explained some of the words and even adde ...
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my bro good job done. You have actually followed the station and your observations are just a replica of what happens in most of our digital media houses. more intellectually, you did explained some of the words and even added their correct usage with accurate examples. Bro Kudos.
Wofa Kwadwo. 11 years ago

Well done. Set up a Consultancy to teach the TV and Radio stations how to improve on their spellings. Need help? contact me pls.

Well done. Set up a Consultancy to teach the TV and Radio stations how to improve on their spellings. Need help? contact me pls.
Azaare 11 years ago

Pacas,may the Lord bless you.

Pacas,may the Lord bless you.
Nanasei 11 years ago

Thanks, Idris. I believe you are a good teacher because you pay attention to details. In most corporate America, it's a requirement for employment these days-attention to details. However, you don't have to worry about these ...
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Thanks, Idris. I believe you are a good teacher because you pay attention to details. In most corporate America, it's a requirement for employment these days-attention to details. However, you don't have to worry about these little spellings so much in the 21st century Tech world because, as you are aware, American English is completely different. And they have taken over completely in books and literature, etc. what about meter, center, neighbor, wanna, gonna, traveling,. What about trash can? And that's how Americans call it. I have never heard that "skip" you talked about. That's Shakespeare's English which is never spoken these days. If the spelling changes the meaning, then that's unacceptable! If not, fine because TV3 is not giving a speech before the queen of England! Let's think technology, not grammar! Come on, Africa! Thanks!
GEORGE 11 years ago

Technology has even facilitated spellings. With the click of a mouse, you can locate a word a big dictionary. Computers will autocorrect and spell-check words for us. Pls, Mr. Technology, we won't buy into what you're saying. ...
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Technology has even facilitated spellings. With the click of a mouse, you can locate a word a big dictionary. Computers will autocorrect and spell-check words for us. Pls, Mr. Technology, we won't buy into what you're saying.

The writer mentions not American English. Ghana is a Commonwealth nation. We examined in British English. So long as the spellings are wrong, they are wrong. The news editor is shamed.
GEORGE 11 years ago

It is not only the Queen of England that deserves correct spellings. The right thing must be done. Whether British or American spelling, it must be correctly done. You cannot hide behind technology.

It is not only the Queen of England that deserves correct spellings. The right thing must be done. Whether British or American spelling, it must be correctly done. You cannot hide behind technology.
Babe 11 years ago

Well done

Well done
konney 11 years ago

i guess i find myself with the 'carelessness' group of people. tank you for this advise.

i guess i find myself with the 'carelessness' group of people. tank you for this advise.
STRONGMAN 11 years ago

I think there is an urgent need for you to go into our print media. That is where these deadly avoidable errors abound which, to me, even poses a more devastating danger.
Is it so bad for you to do a comprehensive write-up o ...
read full comment

I think there is an urgent need for you to go into our print media. That is where these deadly avoidable errors abound which, to me, even poses a more devastating danger.
Is it so bad for you to do a comprehensive write-up on the major differences between American and British English? As for some of our radio stations, the least talk about them the better.
Asasco the great 11 years ago

good job my brother

good job my brother

Ryan Lopez 11 years ago

you should have draw the station notice to the errors than going public. and you should rather correct yourself by saying as you view and listen.

you should have draw the station notice to the errors than going public. and you should rather correct yourself by saying as you view and listen.

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