Free Daily Lessons

I’ve got a new stamp in my passport!

Kuwait, as you may know, is a tiny country on the Persian Gulf next to Iraq and Saudi Arabia.

What am I doing here? Read More >

I’ve got a busy morning.

I’m leaving this afternoon on a long trip

I’ll be visiting many countries. Read More >

Last week I was in Malta.

Malta, as you may know, was once a colony of Great Britain.

So you’ll still see red phone booths; they still drive on the wrong side of the road; and English is everywhere. Read More >

I voted!

Elections in Virginia, my home state, aren’t until next month.

But because I live overseas, I can apply for what’s called “an absentee ballot.” Read More >

Once again…

It’s Mailbag Friday!

That’s when I answer your questions about English. Read More >

I’m a humble man.

That’s why it’s so uncomfortable for me to tell you this.

But lately, it has become difficult for me to lead a normal life. Read More >

I don’t.

Yes, it’s the same language; they speak English down there.

But Aussies are famous for their slang. Read More >

I’m not a snob, but…

I like five stars.

However, the hotel I’m staying at here in Malta only has three stars. Read More >

Hello from the sunny Mediterranean.

I’m here for a Vig Village meetup.

Members came from all over Europe. Read More >

Ever heard that word?

It’s a metaphor.

It doesn’t literally break ice. Read More >