The fact that so many native English speakers have trouble with their, there, they're, never cease to amaze me.
@kingu_platypus_gidora The problem seems to be an implied expectation that native English speakers are likewise fluent writers.
That's not the case. Knowing when to use their, there, and they're is a writing skill that must be learned in addition to learning to speak the language.
@starbreaker Maybe but it seems so easy and logical...
@kingu_platypus_gidora @starbreaker They sound the exact same to me. And I'm not a native speaker.
@SoniEx2 @kingu_platypus_gidora Of course they sound the same. But they aren't written the same way and don't convey the same meaning. That's the problem with English: the written language isn't necessarily the same as the spoken language. There are all sorts of grammatical rules and spellings one must learn.
@starbreaker @kingu_platypus_gidora (I know that. That's the point I was trying to make.)
@SoniEx2 @kingu_platypus_gidora My mistake. Sorry.