English words come from all over the world.
France. Germany. Scandinavia. Turkey. China….
They also come from sports.
Could You Answer This Question: “What’s Your Major?”
That’s a common question American college kids get asked.
In the U.S. university system, students take a variety of courses.
Science… math… literature…. history…. language…. underwater basket weaving….
A Major Blow To My Ego
I was five or six years old.
My family was on vacation at a resort in the mountains of Virginia.
In the 1970s, it was still common for resorts to have formal dinners with music and dancing.
My Big Toe Doesn’t Like Me
I woke up at 3 am last night.
My big toe was killing me!
Dr. AI says I’m dehydrated because I’m a sauna-holic. (translation: my body needs more water)
Have You Ever Been So Mad That You Did This?
Hang up on someone.
Usually, at the end of the phone conversation, you both say “goodbye” and then hang up.
But sometimes you’re so angry….
Do You Know This Useful Expression With “Hang”?
My mom hasn’t been home in about 16 years.
She had a brain stroke.
Now she lives in a special home far away from my father’s home in Virginia.
Did You Have This Problem When You Were A Teenager?
When I was a teenager, it was a constant problem.
Where to hang out?
You see, I grew up in the country.
The Atomic Word Of The Week Is….
Hang.
I think you know this word.
It’s very common.
Motivation Monday – The Best Hobby
I got an email yesterday from a Vig Village member.
He started learning English in 1956.
He’s now 84 years old.
The Worst Museum In Prague?
My new favorite cafe is in the Old Town.
It’s hidden, so not a lot of tourists find it.
But I do have to walk by a lot of tourist businesses to get there.