Want to be better at business?
Get more clients?
A better job?
An English Lesson From A Starbucks Bathroom
I’m a big fan of cafes.
(translation-I really like them)
And Europe has much, much cooler cafes than back home in the US.
Today I’m Wearing Illegal Socks
I bought illegal socks last week.
I’m not kidding.
Stores are closed here in Prague.
But you can still buy clothes for children.
Online English Lessons That Get Results — 5 Tips
It feels like September here in Prague.
That’s because school just started.
My new school — The School of Speaking.
Your challenge from Mr. Vig — Will you accept?
Have you ever heard of a 30-day challenge?
They’re quite popular online now.
The idea is this: you do a new, positive behavior for 30 days, every day. And because you do it with a group, that motivates you.
I think they’re nice.
As we say in English, better than nothing.
Of course, I’ve got a better idea.
But first, a story…
HOW I BECAME THAT STRANGE PERSON WHO ALWAYS RUNS, EVEN IF IT’S COLD AND RAINY
“And I want you to start running…every day.”
Huh? I wasn’t expecting to hear that.
You see, a few years ago I hired a coach to help me with my teaching business.
Spring Time In Prague
Spring Time!
All across the Northern Hemisphere…
Flowers are blooming.
Welcome to Planet English
Hi.
Excuse me.
Would you mind moving over?
We need to make more room here.
You see, I just read that last year we added 81 million people to Planet Earth.
Welcome To Planet English
Most of these 81+ million babies were not born in the US, UK, Canada, Ireland or Australia.
But many will learn to speak their language.
English Is A Magic Key
 “What’s that strange sound?”
“It sounds like…”
“Could it be…?”
“Yes, it is — an American accent!”Â
Not many Americans in Prague these days.
The city used to be full of them, or rather, full of us. 550,000 visited in 2019.
But not these days. Americans are not allowed into most European countries. Nor the Brazilians, nor the Tanzanians, nor the Mongolians.Â
In fact, these days, the streets are empty except for the locals.Â
But I’m an exception.
I have something that the other 328 million Americans don’t…
Behind A Closed Door
In October I returned to a very closed Euorpe.
In December I went home for Christmas.
If you’re worried about your English this may be the solution…
Have you ever been lost?
Maybe lost in the woods?
Or lost in a city?
Escape From America, Pt. 1
DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – Amazing.
I was able to fit all my clothes for both summer and winter into one bag.
Wool scarf right next to UV-ray blocking sunglasses.
I think I deserve an award for packing light.