There’s a dark and a troubled side of life
There’s a bright and a sunny side, too
Though we meet with the darkness and strife
The sunny side we also may view.
Keep on the Sunny Side
Lyrics by Ada Blenkhorn
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Dumb Words
Hey!
How was your weekend?
On Saturday, I met some Vig Village members online.
Do You Know This Smart Word?
I teach my students Power Words.
Power Words are the words that are in every conversation.
Master the Power Words and understanding and speaking will suddenly be a lot easier.
Want A Better Life? Ask For “Unlimited”
“Record numbers!”
That’s what I read about tourism in Europe this summer.
All the capitals will be full of people.
I Saw The Future In London
Last week I was in London.
I learned what “fly tipping” means.
I learned to never get out of a taxi/Uber/Bolt without seeing your phone in your hand.
What I Learned In London, pt. 1
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.
The Winner Of The First Vig Prize
“No fly tipping.”
Yes, the words are English.
But the average American doesn’t know what they mean.
Can You Help Me Read This London Sign?
‘England and America are two countries divided by a common language’
-George Bernard Shw
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I’m Learning English
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.
The Brits say this so much better
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.
