natbynik

You are right. It does seem there are a lot of spelling errors. I believe communication skills overall have gone south with the age of technology, because here is less face-to-face communication. I think it flows into writing or typing as well. Maybe people do see spelling errors, but just don't feel the need to correct, because they just assume the other person will know what they are talking about.

I am new to this forum, and have enjoyed it thus far. I have a 7-year old who is already learning Latin, and I am learning it right along with him. After Latin, I would like to learn Spanish.

I use LOL all of the time, but I find myself cringing after I write it. I don't know why, but it almost seems pointless to use anymore. I don't get annoyed when someone else uses it, but it kind of drives me crazy when I do. Using it has definitely became a habit for me. (going to hold back from using lol right now) :grin:

I check my dictionary all of the time, but usually after I am done reading. Even if I can figure out the meaning while reading, I like solidifying my understanding. I find this habit helps me when I write later on.

I am a slow reader, but I find I have to be. I am easily distracted, so I find if I do not read slowly, I have to go back and re-read. I am not externally distracted, but I get internally distracted from thinking about something I just read, while I am reading the next paragraph.