Mr. Vig

Last week I was in London. 

While I was there, I sent back all the strange, new words I found. 

I hope you learned something. Read More >

“No fly tipping.” 

Yes, the words are English.

But the average American doesn’t know what they mean. Read More >

‘England and America are two countries divided by a common language’

-George Bernard Shw

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Wednesday night. 

Wahaca Mexican restaurant at Canary Warf. 

The business owner sitting next to me on the bench needs me to get up so he can get out.  Read More >

Standing at the coffee machine this morning:

Me: Is it working?
Brit: I reckon so.
Me: I pressed ‘black coffee’ earlier and it was neither black nor coffee.
Brit: Well, give it a go.

How lovely. Read More >

Hello from jolly old England!

This week, I’m the student. 

No, I’m not learning English in London; I’m here to get some business coaching.  Read More >

On the road again 

Goin’ places that I’ve never been 

Seein’ things that I may never see again  Read More >

This week, we’re talking about why you should get a private English teacher.

And why you should find your private teacher now is because summer is the best time to hire a private teacher: 

• teachers’ schedules are not full
• some may charge less
• while your colleagues are being lazy you will be preparing to surprise them in September with your new English skills 

Reason #4 Why You Should Have A Private Teacher 

Alexander the Great had Aristotle.  Read More >

This week, we’re talking about why everyone should think about getting a private English teacher.

And summer is the best time to hire a private teacher because teachers’ schedules are not full (and they may even charge less). 

Reason #3 Why You Should Have A Private Teacher 

Did you have a mean English teacher in school? Read More >

Last summer, I stayed at Hotel Viru in Tallinn for a few days. 

One afternoon, I went to the hotel gym.

And it was empty!  Read More >