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Our English Department HOD's version of English
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MuscatGary



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PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2014 8:23 am    Post subject: Our English Department HOD's version of English Reply with quote

I feel it is time to start to share some of the wonderful attacks upon the English language that our HOD makes on a daily basis.

The first example:

Speeking Exam Schedule
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MuscatGary



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PostPosted: Wed May 14, 2014 5:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Example two:

Please note the change of Two Class rooms with effect from Sunday, 27th April 8 am on wards

The details of this change will be displayed on the department Notice board at 8am tomrw.

All teachers concerned are requested to take note of the change and inform the respective students.

Changes are in effect from Sunday on wards.
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MuscatGary



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PostPosted: Thu May 15, 2014 12:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Example three:

Good Afternoon Colleagues

The dean has given the permission to cancel the attendeance of Week 1 for all the foundation Level Students- as these students were not given a time-table in week 1.


This guy claims to have a Ph.D. in English!
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grahamb



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PostPosted: Thu May 15, 2014 4:31 pm    Post subject: Head of Department Reply with quote

Sounds like your "incharge" got his PhD at a "reputed" institution! Very Happy
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MuscatGary



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PostPosted: Fri May 16, 2014 11:19 am    Post subject: Re: Head of Department Reply with quote

grahamb wrote:
Sounds like your "incharge" got his PhD at a "reputed" institution! Very Happy


Yes indeed! Here's today's gem:

May I request all your esttemed presence for the SPELIING bee competition at 2 pm at xxxxxx Hall. All those who do not teach during this time are requested to be in xxxxxx Hall at 2 pm.
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scot47



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PostPosted: Fri May 16, 2014 4:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Your days in that institution will be numbered if your HoD gets wind of these posts !
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MuscatGary



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PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2014 4:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

scot47 wrote:
Your days in that institution will be numbered if your HoD gets wind of these posts !


I'm leaving anyway, pursuing a full-time writing career!

Today:

You may be required by the team for some clarification or like wise.
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MuscatGary



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PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2014 4:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yet again:

This arrangements will affect the course delivery adversely.

Kindly be reminded that teachers should consult the coordinators and HoD before signing in a paper to accept more students.
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MuscatGary



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PostPosted: Tue May 20, 2014 3:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The HOD's continuing assault upon the English language:

There is an offer from one of the Travel agents in Muscat to provide our college staff with a real discount on plane ticket to variuos destinations internationally.

If you are interested, please send me the destinations you might want to know the offer for. This team will be at the college on Wedesaday for a direct communication.
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naturegirl321



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PostPosted: Tue May 20, 2014 6:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Many people I have worked with also have PhDs. It's a well known fact that they pay people to do the work for them. I still don't get how someone can say I have a PhD from blank and my englishee is baduh.
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fluffyhamster



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PostPosted: Tue May 20, 2014 1:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So the guy misspells or