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“Goals are for losers.”

That’s a direct quote from Scott Adams, the creator of the Dilbert comic.

I was reading his book this weekend, “How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big.” Read More >

This is Little Albert.

If speaking English makes your heart beat fast, your hands sweat, and your head ache, maybe Albert can help you.

Let me explain. Read More >

I first met the hippopotamus when I was in college.

The task was simple: talk in front of the class.

No big deal, right? Read More >

It was late.

I was in bed.

The book I was reading was a biography on Richard Burton. Not the famous actor who married the famous actress. This Richard Burton was an Englishman who lived in the 19th century. He was many things: a soldier, an adventurer, a translator and a spy. But I’m reading about him because of the interesting fact that he spoke 29 languages. Read More >

Petr’s email said he needed help.

He had problem.

The problem was called “English.” Read More >

Cost or investment.

What’s the difference?

A cost is my new Ford F-150. I’m going to drive it around town to pick up chicks. (meet women) Read More >

I used to go to a yoga class in Prague.

I liked it, but it took a big chunk of time out of my day.

The class was from 6 to 7 in the evening. Already an hour gone. Read More >

Here’s an embarrassing story.

Years ago I went to a doctor in Prague.

The nurse led me to a small room, told me to take off my clothes, put on a gown, and then come out of the room and walk down the hall when I was ready. Read More >

Good news in America!

Our leaders, (now our masters), tell us they may soon allow us to leave our homes!

We may return to work (if our job still exists). Read More >

A student wrote and told me:

“My biggest challenge is phrasal verbs.”

That’s common. Read More >