The then-than dilemma

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[DCowboy]

I've been told so many times, things such as:

"let's check that issue first, than we can continue"
"it's still faster then the most recent version"
....

They simply use one word instead of the other as if it was a rule!

Because of my job, I use to chat and exchange e-mails with native english speakers. Up to now, I've not met the first one who does not commit this mistake. :cansado:

Though I could say I have some skills reading and writing, I really don't speak english, so I wonder if maybe it's not a mistake after all, and they really talk that way and it's widely accepted to do it so. I gather both words are pronounced almost the same so it would be hard to notice a difference, anyway.

To top it all, some days ago, I detected the problem in the writings of some new client who lives in USA, but not native! Pretty weird. :muerto:

I need some enlightenment guys!

[lagarworks]

google: then than

http://grammartips.homestead.com/than.html
http://www.wikihow.com/Use-Than-and-Then
http://www.grammarmudge.cityslide.com/articles/article/992333/8564.htm

[DCowboy]

You're very good using Google, but your lecture comprehension sucks. :P

[w1ll1a9m]

if i am not mistaken

you use then when you want to express something that refers to time
and than is when you want to compare 2 objects or something like that XD

[juliocesar55]

You're very good using Google, but your lecture comprehension sucks. :P

You meant reading? Lecture is an oral presentation!


if i am not mistaken

you use then when you want to express something that refers to time
and than is when you want to compare 2 objects or something like that XD

Well said.

Than is used to contrast a couple of items (like when using comparatives)

Then is used mainly
*to introduce an event that comes right after another.
*to introduce a consequence of what was previously said.

[Oesoto]

Than is intended to be use when you need to make a comparison. "I'm taller than you"

Then is used when you need to show a consequence of something.

"let's check that issue first, then we can continue" The second part is the consequence of completing the first part.

Both connectors are not related.

[maton1200]

better create a new thread called " the THOUGH" dilemma, :S those americans use "THOUGH" for everything

[ZeN<Max>]

better create a new thread called " the THOUGH" dilemma, :S those americans use "THOUGH" for everything

Not just americans maton, here in Australia people use that expression lot of times.

[HRC-Ivancho]

You meant reading? Lecture is an oral presentation!

It can also be used in a colloquial non-academic context. e.g. 'I'll give you a lecture' (meaning I'll teach you something...usually related to values or some specific technical knowledge).

Greetings=)