“What book should I read?”
I get that question a lot.
But I don’t really like it.
Atomic Homework
What’s on YOUR summer reading list?
Yesterday I asked you this question:
Do kids in your country have summer reading?
The results were mixed.
Do Kids In Your Country Have Summer Reading?
When I was a kid, we had summer reading.
That meant, the teacher gave us a list of books to read over the summer.
After summer break was over, we would have a test on the books.
Those Poor English Kids!
It’s summer.
But English kids are still in school!
I’m staying with friends this week in England and today is the last day of school for their kids.
Do You Know How To Answer This Question From England?
Sunday night.
A posh bar in London.
In a few hours, England would play Spain in the finals of the EURO.
An English Lesson From England
It’s a strange thing…
Not understanding your own language.
But that’s what happens when Americans visit the UK.
At last! Mr. Vig’s Fifth Commandment for Awesome English
I don’t watch TV.
Except….
When I’m staying in a hotel.
How To Speak English to a British Person
I’m back in the UK!
No, I’m not looking for my phone.
I’m attending a conference and visiting friends.
Mr. Vig’s Commandment #4 For Awesome English
Do you enjoy food every day?
Do you enjoy sleep every day?
Do you enjoy oxygen every day?
Mr. Vig’s THIRD Commandment for Awesome English
School taught us to want to be perfect.
Bad idea.
Perfect is not your friend.