Daily Lessons / blog posts

I’m still in England.

And I’m still learning to speak English (like an Englishman). 

Last week I told you that everyone is asking me the same question.  Read More >

“You all right?”

“What a strange thing to ask,” thinks the American in England. 

Of course, I’m all right. Do I look injured, bloody or beaten?  Read More >

HI, from England.

This week, I’m visiting friends in the UK.

It’s also the first week of summer vacation… I mean, holiday (that’s what the English say), so we’re doing some travelling with the kids since they’re out of school now. Read More >

This week I’m in England visiting friends. 

Yesterday we took a long trip.

We drove from my friends’ home in the middle of the country up north to where we’re renting a cottage for a few days.  Read More >

I have arrived in England!

And the news reports were correct.

Lots of delays, unfortunately.  Read More >

This is my last week home in Virginia.

Soon, I’ll be on the road again.

My first stop will be England. Read More >

I just bought a new book.

It’s called “English Vocabulary for Beginning ESL Learners.” 

Doesn’t that sound exciting? Read More >

“I didn’t know that was a mistake.”

That’s what all my students told me.

My first year as a teacher, I was teaching mostly private lessons. Read More >

The secret summer bargain most English students don’t know about

It seems everything’s getting more expensive these days.

Soon, a ten dollar word will cost you $11.  Read More >

One more week and I’m back in Europe!

First stop, the United Kingdom.

I’m looking forward to seeing some old friends. Read More >