“Where are you from?”
“I’m from the U.S.”
“No you’re not,” said the American girl I was talking to.
No One Likes Their Accent!
Last night, some friends came over for poker.
After the game (I lost), we watched the Starship launch on TV.
While the rocket was falling back to Earth, an Italian guy asked me for advice on changing his accent.
Do You Like Your Accent?
This week we’re talking about accents.
Yesterday, I asked you for your favorite.
Readers wrote: Italian, Indian, British, French, Asian and American.
My Ears Are Bleeding
Sunday night.
Time to relax with some YouTube.
“That looks interesting,” I thought.
How To Improve Your Speaking According To Research
This week, we talked about travel.
And we talked about countries changing their names.
So interesting!
Why Do They Keep Changing This?
Last month, I visited Bombay.
I mean, Mumbai.
Then I spent a month in Siam.
Some Travel Vocab And A Travel Tip From A World Traveller
Do you check your luggage when you fly?
Or do you carry it onboard with you?
For years, I never checked on my bag; I was afraid it wouldn’t arrive.
Do You Know Why We Use This English Word?
Do you buy souvenirs when you travel?
When I was a nomad, I couldn’t – you need a home to put your souvenirs in.
But now that I have an apartment again, I’m buying souvenirs again.
English Is A Big Mix
My flight is about to board.
I came to Malta for the weekend to meet and hang out with Vig Village members.
Last night was our farewell dinner (I tried rabbit for the first time – a local dish).
Do You Need English For Travel?
Travel.
Many of you say that’s the #1 reason you want better English.
This month I’m traveling.
