Last week I was in Malta.
Malta, as you may know, was once a colony of Great Britain.
So you’ll still see red phone booths; they still drive on the wrong side of the road; and English is everywhere.
Daily Lessons / blog posts
What Was Old Is Now New
I voted!
Elections in Virginia, my home state, aren’t until next month.
But because I live overseas, I can apply for what’s called “an absentee ballot.”
No Time For English? Try This..
Once again…
It’s Mailbag Friday!
That’s when I answer your questions about English.
The Best Teacher In The World Is…
I’m a humble man.
That’s why it’s so uncomfortable for me to tell you this.
But lately, it has become difficult for me to lead a normal life.
Do You Speak Australian?
I don’t.
Yes, it’s the same language; they speak English down there.
But Aussies are famous for their slang.
Do You Have Five-Star English?
I’m not a snob, but…
I like five stars.
However, the hotel I’m staying at here in Malta only has three stars.
The Best Way To Learn New Words
Hello from the sunny Mediterranean.
I’m here for a Vig Village meetup.
Members came from all over Europe.
What’s An “Icebreaker?”
Ever heard that word?
It’s a metaphor.
It doesn’t literally break ice.
Another Day, Another Adventure In Paradise
Yesterday, I arrived in Malta.
But it was a rainy afternoon.
So not much happened.
My Not-So-Exciting First Day In Malta
Hello from the smallest country in the EU!
I’m here for a Vig Village meetup.
If you’re new to my world, Vig Village is my online community of friendly English speakers who want to become better English speakers.
