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Originally Posted by Медвежуть
i could never understand why people go to college for a few years in order to learn language they already know? you don't have to reply. i'm just talking to myself
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I'd rather reply =). Three reasons:
1. Language building. You learn how to communicate more effectively and more convincingly through research/reading/writing.
2. Analysis. You learn the ins and outs of analytical query. To do this, you need to build a tool belt of critical lens. Over time, you get used to them and they become your own.
3. Tenacity. If this reply isn't proof enough of it, I'm a failed English major. Learning your own language makes you more confident, more conversational, and absolutely agitated to talk back. This isn't necessarily a good thing.
Anyway, thanks for the bait =)