If the font of garbage spewing from our screens and speakers aren't enough to inspire teachers to weave language instruction into Civics and Social Studies, this article will do it for them. Only for teachers, or perhaps advanced high school students. - Here's a taste Modern English, especially written English, is full of bad habits which spread by imitation and which can be avoided if one is willing to take the necessary trouble. If one gets rid of these habits one can think more clearly, and to think clearly is a necessary first step toward political regeneration.