That, if grammar ought to be taught at any time, it must be to one that can speak the language already: how else can he be taught the grammar of it? The Works of the Rev. Sydney Smith - Pàgina 170 per Sydney Smith - 1844 Visualització completa - Sobre aquest llibre
...upon the premised Grounds, the Answer is obvious, viz. That if Grammar ought to be taught at anytime, it must be to one that can speak the Language already...can he be taught the Grammar of it? This at least is 20 evident from the Practice of the wise and learned Nations amongst the Antients. They made it a Part...