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What do you say to an American on Christmas?

December 28, 2018 by Mr. Vig

Did you know that some people in America have stopped saying “Merry Christmas?”

Instead, they say “Happy Holidays” or “Seasons Greetings.”

And once, I saw a message from Facebook wishing me a “Wonderful Winter” – on Christmas Day! Read More >

Filed Under: Blog

If you want to speak better try this…

December 19, 2018 by Mr. Vig

I used to date a makeup artist.

When we’d go to a café in Prague, while I would read, she would draw.

And she was pretty good. Read More >

Filed Under: Blog

How to talk to strangers

December 14, 2018 by Mr. Vig

But first, let’s talk about math.

If a woman asks you, “How old do you think I am?”, what should you tell her?

Here’s the formula I use: Read More >

Filed Under: Blog

If your English is “too simple” .. here’s a solution

December 6, 2018 by Mr. Vig

This is my parents’ backyard in Virginia.

Behind the barn and the mist, that’s Castleton Mountain.

These aren’t the Alps or the Rockies, so you won’t exactly need a Sherpa or an oxygen tank to get to the top. Read More >

Filed Under: Blog

Reason #537 why you should burn your grammar books

November 28, 2018 by Mr. Vig

What’s the best exercise?

Answer: Whatever you enjoy.

Because that’s the only exercise you’ll actually do. Read More >

Filed Under: Blog

[Seen In The Metro] I can’t believe she was reading this!

November 21, 2018 by Mr. Vig

A typical Thursday.

Sometime in the afternoon.

I was walking with the crowd between platforms. Read More >

Filed Under: Blog

A question from a student and why I told him it’s a bad idea

November 14, 2018 by Mr. Vig

Here’s a question I got from Jan:
Good evening Mr. Vig, I am writing to you to find the best way how to prepare for the FCE exam which I will take in 15th December 2018. It will be lovely if you can help me find a person who can help me.
And my answer:
Hi Jan,
I’m not a big fan of certificates (unless you need one to get into university or apply for a job).
I’ve prepared many students to take the tests, and it was almost always a mistake.
You can read why here: https://mrvig.com/5-reasons-why-you-dont-need-another-certificate/

Filed Under: Blog

It’s just like the Communist Manifesto, but with fewer gulags

November 7, 2018 by Mr. Vig

In Bangkok, everyone was selling something.

I left my apartment and tuk tuk, taxi and scooter drivers slowed down to offer me rides.

I turned the corner and waitresses wanted me to come into their restaurants.

Another street and it was Thai massages, tours of temples that aren’t on the map, or “Nike” shoes for a whole lot less than you can find in Foot Locker. Read More >

Filed Under: Blog

Question from a student: How can I easily remember new words?

October 31, 2018 by Mr. Vig

Javier wrote with this question:
“How can I easily remember English words and adopt them to my daily language?”
Here was my answer… Hi Javier,

Well, there’s easy and then there’s realistic. I think the problem starts with students not being realistic.

Many students expect new words to become old friends the first time they meet.

But that’s not realistic. According to the research I’ve read, it takes adults between 8 and 11 repetitions to learn a word. That’s realistic. But unfortunately, that’s not easy.

So does the magic combination of realistic and easy exist? Read More >

Filed Under: Blog

[NEW DISCOVERY] The 1,700 English Words Every Business Person Must Know

October 26, 2018 by Mr. Vig

Do you need must have good English for work?

Does your English make your boss cry?

Do small children speak better English than you? Read More >

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