Pain in the English
Pain in the English

Unpacking English, Bit by Bit

A community for questioning, nitpicking, and debating the quirks and rules of the English language.

Pain in the English
Pain in the English

Unpacking English, Bit by Bit

A community for questioning, nitpicking, and debating the quirks and rules of the English language.

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Bulldog91711

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January 24, 2021

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Use of Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly, etc.

  • January 24, 2021, 1:03am

As a teacher, I despise the use of "firstly". It sounds so awkward. I tell my students that this may be acceptable in some circles, but most people simply say "first". It is a matter of style and preference.