Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums

[sabrinak]

3.
Psychologists are taking interest in the new phenomenon of �flaming,� where individuals anonymously post insulting messages on the Internet.

Hello,

I wonder which one is more correct way of saying:

1. Also, it�s often the negative treatment they receive that turns them off learning.

2. Also, it�s often the negative treatment they receive that turns them off of learning.



I appreciate your reply dearly.

[Christine123]

The first one is often used colloquially, but the second one is what is considered correct.