Reforming English Spelling
After the Spelling Society's London congress, Anatoly Liberman makes the case for reforming English spelling slowly: drop needless letters in words like acquire, communal, and sufficient, offend no one, and let popular culture help.
Summary
Anatoly Liberman advocates for a gradual reform of English spelling, suggesting the elimination of unnecessary letters in words such as “acquire,” “communal,” and “sufficient.” He emphasizes the importance of proceeding carefully to avoid backlash while leveraging popular culture to facilitate acceptance of these changes.
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