Atomic Homework

I just bought a new book.

It’s called “English Vocabulary for Beginning ESL Learners.” 

Doesn’t that sound exciting? Read More >

“I didn’t know that was a mistake.”

That’s what all my students told me.

My first year as a teacher, I was teaching mostly private lessons. Read More >

The secret summer bargain most English students don’t know about

It seems everything’s getting more expensive these days.

Soon, a ten dollar word will cost you $11.  Read More >

One more week and I’m back in Europe!

First stop, the United Kingdom.

I’m looking forward to seeing some old friends. Read More >

Sometimes I teach private students how to write better.

One of the rules I teach is, Don’t try to impress anyone with your vocabulary. 

Short words are best. Read More >

I had to read a lot of Shakespeare in school.

But I never enjoyed it.

The reason was probably because I couldn’t understand what he was talking about! Read More >

Have you ever tried to read Shakespeare?

It’s not easy.

Even for a native speaker. Read More >

I’m going back!

150 years ago (and two months and twelve days) my great, great, great grandmother sailed from England to America.

And in two weeks, I’m going back! Read More >

Here’s a common question.

Vitamin V reader Alica asks:

“How long does it take to get fluent in English?” Read More >

 I’m still America.

So why am I seeing British English everywhere!?

Here’s another sign I spotted in town: Read More >