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  Proper language, in writing or speech - with or without a regional accent - can be a joy to the reader or listener. Grammar, style, syntax and vocabulary are the tools in the toolbox of the writer and public speaker in the same way as brush control and the knowledge of the properties of different paint media are the tools of the visual artist and as major/minor keys, time signatures and tempos are the tools of the composer.
  
  Unfortunately nowadays we hear so many BBC and other personalities debase our language and see it mangled on a daily basis by the tabloids. The reason is that for too many years schools have not taught English properly. No longer are pupils penalised for spelling mistakes or errors in grammar or punctuation in public exams.
  
  That's like expecting a builder to construct a house with no knowledge of bricklaying.

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