I just bought a new book.
It’s called “English Vocabulary for Beginning ESL Learners.”
Doesn’t that sound exciting?
Daily Lessons / blog posts
All My Students Told Me The Same Thing
“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.
The Secret Summer Bargain Most English Students Don’t Know Exists
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.
I Was Born A Ramblin’ Man
One more week and I’m back in Europe!
First stop, the United Kingdom.
I’m looking forward to seeing some old friends.
My Favorite Ten-Dollar Word
Sometimes I teach private students how to write better.
One of the rules I teach is, Don’t try to impress anyone with your vocabulary.
Short words are best.
This Is Why I Don’t Like Shakespeare
I had to read a lot of Shakespeare in school.
But I never enjoyed it.
The reason was probably because I couldn’t understand what he was talking about!
Translate This Sign and You Could Win a Ten-Dollar Word!
Have you ever tried to read Shakespeare?
It’s not easy.
Even for a native speaker.
Vocab Vig Returns To The Home Of English
I’m going back!
150 years ago (and two months and twelve days) my great, great, great grandmother sailed from England to America.
And in two weeks, I’m going back!
What’s The Rush?
Here’s a common question.
Vitamin V reader Alica asks:
“How long does it take to get fluent in English?”
Are the British the Worst Spellers?
I’m still America.
So why am I seeing British English everywhere!?
Here’s another sign I spotted in town:
