Mr. Vig

Here’s something you don’t see very often in the States.

Teenagers in a bar on Saturday night.

But in Prague, that’s every Saturday night. Read More >

Josef wrote and asked, “Is it important to know all the irregular verbs?”

My answer: No.

The reason: There are 638 irregular verbs in the English language. And some are so irregular, if you say them in conversation people will look at you like you have an extra arm growing out of your head. Read More >

“Where’s Trutnov?” I asked.

“It’s about 100 kilometers…”

But then she stopped.

She looked embarrassed. Read More >

Prague bars on a Friday night…

It’s not talking; it’s shouting.

But Repete cocktail bar in Prague 1 is an exception. In the back room, away from the TV and the drunken tourists, you can actually have a conversation. Read More >

Last week wasn’t fun.

I spent a lot of time and money preparing my new online course.

I publicly announced the launch date. Read More >

Information is worthless.

(Thank you, Mr. Internet.)

It’s everywhere. It’s free. There’s too much. And it’s getting worse. Read More >

Just got back from Dublin yesterday.

I’ve got a friend who lives there and thought I’d stop by for a few days on my way back to Prague.

When we were walking around the city he told me a lot about Irish history. Read More >

New Orleans, Louisiana.

You know it’s hot when you’re still sweating an hour after sunset.

That’s why we were walking at the speed of melting ice cream. Read More >

Do you ever check your credit card statements?

You know, to make sure your card didn’t go shopping at the Louis Vitton in Nigeria?

I do. Read More >

Last week I told you about my student, Pavla.

Many years after her first English lesson, she was still not fluent.

She thought it was her fault. Read More >