CD listening - UK/US words

[Danemead]

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No: HPFGUIDX C2759
From: Danemead
Subject: Re: CD listening - UK/US words
Reply To: [Yahoo! #2755] CD listening - UK/US words
Date: 6/24/00 12:44 pm  (ET)

I'm sorry they changed ANY of the words. Part of the joy of reading is
learning new things, especially learning about other cultures. I'm afraid
that the producers of entertainment for the American masses have a VERY
low opinion of our intelligence. Everything seems to be "dumbed down"
to the level of the average 4th grader. If the kids aren't challenged
to discover for themselves what unfamiliar words mean, then the future
of education looks mighty bleak.
[jumps down from soapbox, falls on face]