What does the author's son think of him?
A strict teacher
A loving parent
A supportive father
A tedious oddity
How did the author's former student describe her trip to Europe?
It was boring
It was, like, whoa!
It was amazing
It was educational
What does the author believe about students and the proper use of English?
Students know better
Students are being misled
Students are lazy
Students are dumb
According to the author, who should be blamed for the language deficit?
Students
Government
Schools
Parents
What does the author suggest schools should do to improve language proficiency?
Ignore vocabulary
Set high standards
Reduce teaching hours
Teach more grammar
What is the author's opinion about the criticism students face for language deficits?
It is unfair
It is justified
It is necessary
It is helpful
What does the author think about the current teaching of grammar in schools?
It is excessive
It is inadequate
It is irrelevant
It is sufficient
What does the author imply about the use of English in the United States?
It is improving
It is stable
It is perfect
It is declining
What does the author suggest about the role of teachers in language education?
They are unnecessary
They are not paying enough attention
They are doing their best
They are overqualified
What does the author believe about the essential framework of language?
It is not important
It is too advanced for students
It is ignored in schools
It is taught effectively