English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult - Nairaland

English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by FrontPageLawyer(m): 1:04pm On Sep 15For many, learning to write fluently in English is much more challenging than learning to speak fluently. written communications can come much more slowly in English than spoken communications.

on this forum, I have come to realize that mistakes are not permitted in English writing. It is a taboo even though typographical errors are allowed in some cases. So many members have fallen victim including me on "typographical errors". Yesterday I saw a member's comment on a particular thread ?picture of AY and wife in New York City?. He erred while commenting, I said to myself in laughter "this person has murdered English language and he will find no sleep" before I could refresh page 2, the thread has already jumped to page 4 and insult keeps cascading, members capitalizing on the mistake made. Attention was immediately shifted from the main topic and the focus was on this erring member until the thread got to page 10. One good thing is that, you'll learn from your mistake immediately. Reasons why we are here, share ideas, learn, be informed and get educated.

But i said to myself that even in Britain where English language originated from, English is still being taught and students still fails, but on this forum Nairaland, nobody cares. You have to be very careful or don?t post at all.

I know a lot of people that speaks fluently but can?t write, because, written communication is more formal while spoken communication allows for more 'mistakes' also Less reflection goes into spoken English than written English

Which is more difficult, English speaking OR Writing?

This post has been hiddenRe: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by Basic(m): 4:30pm On Sep 15

Writing is far more difficult than speaking. Punctuation alone takes time to learn. When you're speaking, you don't add "comma" or "full-stop". But in your writing, you must show how well you can use punctuations.

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Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by sholay2011(m): 9:49pm On Sep 15

FrontPageLawyer: For many, learning to write fluently in English is much more challenging than learning to speak fluently. written communications can come much more slowly in English than spoken communications.

on this forum, I have come to realize that mistakes are not permitted in English writing. It is a taboo even though typographical errors are allowed in some cases. So many members have fallen victim including me on "typographical errors". Yesterday I saw a member's comment on a particular thread ?picture of AY and wife in New York City?. He erred while commenting, I said to myself in laughter "this person has murdered English language and he will find no sleep" before I could refresh page 2, the thread has already jumped to page 4 and insult keeps cascading, members capitalizing on the mistake made. Attention was immediately shifted from the main topic and the focus was on this erring member until the thread got to page 10. One good thing is that, you'll learn from your mistake immediately. Reasons why we are here, share ideas, learn, be informed and get educated.

But i said to myself that even in Britain where English language originated from, English is still being taught and students still fails, but on this forum Nairaland, nobody cares. You have to be very careful or don?t post at all.

I know a lot of people that speaks fluently but can?t write, because, written communication is more formal while spoken communication allows for more 'mistakes' also Less reflection goes into spoken English than written English

Which is more difficult, English speaking OR Writing?

From the highlighted, op, we can conclude dat written is more difficult than spoken English.

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Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by spicy v(f): 10:10pm On Sep 15

sholay2011:

From the highlighted, op, we can conclude dat written is more difficult than spoken English.

My exact thoughts! I mean if after being careful before posting, such errors where unnoticed, the OP has clearly proven that written is certainly more difficult than spoken.Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by FrontPageLawyer(m): 8:31am On Sep 16

sholay2011:

From the highlighted, op, we can conclude dat written is more difficult than spoken English.

Thanks but I won't challenge that, I?m not the type that consults the dictionary just to post on Nairaland.Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by onomeasike: 12:29am On Sep 18

FrontPageLawyer:

Thanks but I won't challenge that, I?m not the type that consults the dictionary just to post on Nairaland.

just say 'thanks' and leave out the lame excuse.Thanks for sharing

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Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by maclatunji: 7:58pm On Sep 18

OP, your question is rhetorical.

Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by Orikinla(m): 8:34pm On Sep 18

Writing.
If you are not literate in English you cannot write in English no matter how you can speak the language by aping others.
Majority of Nigerians who speak English cannot write correct sentences in the language.

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Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by Goldieluks(f): 11:15pm On Sep 18Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by Mikocake(m): 11:49am On Sep 21

this reminds me of a chick i once chiked. she got annoyed along the conversation and said angrily; told me what u want to told me, rain is caming i want to left, and i replied; left na..lol

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Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by shymexx(m): 1:53pm On Sep 24I write the way I speak, so, it's the same for me...

English is my first language - I guess that's why the language isn't difficult for me...

Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by chimuchi(f): 1:54pm On Sep 24

writing is much more difficult.

Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by onila(f): 1:54pm On Sep 24Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by Temismith(f): 1:55pm On Sep 24

I tink writing is more difficult dan speaking. Because, there are alot of words dat we can pronounce very well but find it difficult wen it comes to writing it down.

Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by justwise(m): 1:55pm On Sep 24Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by afam4eva(m): 1:55pm On Sep 24

Writing is more difficult but i find both difficult.

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Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by ebamma(m): 1:56pm On Sep 24

What are you talk about,writing english is greater than speaking english

Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by justwise(m): 1:57pm On Sep 24Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by Moukafoam(f): 1:57pm On Sep 24Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by yuzedo(m): 1:58pm On Sep 24Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by justwise(m): 1:59pm On Sep 24Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by k2039(m): 2:00pm On Sep 24

Yoruba na my first language.
I no good for Written and spoken english(both dey hard),I prefer make I speak broken english

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Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by Moukafoam(f): 2:00pm On Sep 24

shymexx: I write the way I speak, so, it's the same for me...

English is my first language - I guess that's why the language isn't difficult for me...

Pls you are needed in ?he EAST ??? in the NORTH Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by dabossman(m): 2:02pm On Sep 24

Writing is definitely more difficult. I can't count the number of people I know who speak the English Language well, but are so terrible at it once it comes to writing.

Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by afam4eva(m): 2:02pm On Sep 24

Orikinla: Writing.
If you are not literate in English you cannot write in English no matter how you can speak the language by aping others.
Majority of Nigerians who speak English cannot write correct sentences in the language.

Majority of Nigerians can't even speak good English to start with...we speak it any how we like.

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Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by karpentar: 2:03pm On Sep 24

spicy v:

My exact thoughts! I mean if after being careful before posting, such errors where unnoticed, the OP has clearly proven that written is certainly more difficult than spoken.

lolRe: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by faboben10(m): 2:03pm On Sep 24

maclatunji: OP, your question is rhetorical.

certainly notRe: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by Moukafoam(f): 2:05pm On Sep 24

ebamma: What are you talk about,writing english is greater than speaking english

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Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by Olodostein: 2:08pm On Sep 24An imported and forced language.

Anyways, neither is difficult.

This post has been hiddenRe: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by shymexx(m): 2:10pm On Sep 24

Moukafoam:

Pls you are needed in ?he EAST ??? in the NORTH

Why am I needed there??

I don't think they need my style of English, the Nigerian version will be more suitable for them...

I write/say some stuffs(though correct) that are different from the 'text book/formal' form on English...

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