We have all listened to classmates and even teachers use English that is rife with errors.
These mistakes typically originate from regions where English, which is sometimes perceived as a sign of elitism, is not the primary language.
A report card with the teacher’s comment that the student “passed away” in reference to completing the test is making the rounds on social media.
Despite the person citing a Facebook post, it appears the report card is from a school in Malawi, a country in Southeast Africa.
The official language of Malawi, Chichewa, is one of the subjects on the report card. Math, English, Agriculture, BK/RE, social studies, life skills, and the arts round out the list of subjects.
