A few weeks ago I had dinner with a Dutch friend.
It was one of those long summer nights where it stays light and warm till late.
We sat outside and talked and watched the neighborhood walk by.
Can’t Understand Netflix? Blame Your School.
It’s frustrating.
You spend years learning English.
Then you try to watch the latest Netflix series…
The #1 Ear Training Mistake
THE #1 EAR TRAINING MISTAKE
Do you speak Chinese?
Me, neither.
Bad things happen when you don’t understand English
Karel was The Big Boss.
I taught English at his company every Tuesday and Thursday.
And while his employees got group lessons in the conference room, Karel got private lessons in his office.
3 Tips For Speaking Better English
I sent some surveys out about a week ago.
From time to time I like to know what my readers want.
In one survey you told me you want more business lessons.
Is Your English Killing Your Career?
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.
