Adult native English speakers do not commit errors in usage.

Only if "educated" is added in front, and even then errors can happen.

Let me quote from President Bush's speech:

"Rarely is the question asked, 'Is our children learning'?" ___ Florence, S.C. Jan. 11, 2000

"The illiteracy level of our children are appalling." ___ Washington, D.C., Jan. 23, 2004

Feebs11Only if "educated" is added in front, and even then errors can happen.

Your sentence seems contradictory.

AnonymousLet me quote from President Bush's speech:

"Rarely is the question asked, 'Is our children learning'?" ___ Florence, S.C. Jan. 11, 2000

"The illiteracy level of our children are appalling." ___ Washington, D.C., Jan. 23, 2004

Milky

Feebs11Only if "educated" is added in front, and even then errors can happen.

Your sentence seems contradictory.

Of course it is contradictory. Generally those people who are better educated will be more accurate in the way they use the language. But even the best-educated person can make a mistake. No-one c

Feebs11

Milky

Feebs11Only if "educated" is added in front, and even then errors can happen.

Your sentence seems contradictory.

Of course it is contradictory. Generally those people who are better educated will be more accurate in the way they use the language. But even the best-educate

Feebs11
No-one can guarantee 100% accuracy in speaking because of the way in which body and brain interact.

Dear Feebs11,

I've just got curious about what you said. Would you mind elaborating on your comment a little bit? Please .. ;-)

It's also the case that we speak differently to the way that we write. I know I make 'errors' in my speech, or at least use the local non-standard bits of English, but in serious writing I use standard English and of course have the opportunity to check for mistakes. You can't 'proof-listen' or correct your speech until too late. Sometimes I think 'Ugh! Did I really just say that?'

Nona The BritIt's also the case that we speak differently to the way that we write. I know I make 'errors' in my speech, or at least use the local non-standard bits of English, but in serious writing I use standard English and of course have the opportunity to check for mistakes. You can't 'proof-listen' or correct your speech until too late. Sometimes I think 'Ugh! Did I

No, not really. It's more changing your mind half way through a sentence so having to go back and change verb tenses - or typos of course - that sort of thing. Not just repeating speech patterns.