While waiting to board my plane to Prague, I heard this announcement:
“Now boarding passenger in Group C.”
Did you notice the mistake?
Free Daily Lessons
Who Are Your Friends?
In English, we have an expression: Tell me who your friends are and I’ll tell you who you are.
This weekend, I’m in Riga meeting with Vig Village members.
There will be no teaching.
The Word Of The Day Is “Incentives”
Another day, another museum.
This time, it wasn’t so pleasant: it was super boring.
I’m sure you’ve experienced this type of museum; it’s the type that just throws a lot of facts and dates at you.
Sometimes I Wish I Didn’t Understand English
This week, I’m a tourist.
Today, I went to a museum.
It was lovely.
Everyone Speaks English
I’ve only been in Riga for a few days.
But wherever I go, everyone speaks English.
I’m working on a theory.
How I Master All The Languages Of The World
I’ve been in Riga for four days.
Already I know three words.
I know the Latvian words for “hello”, “thank you” and “goodbye.”
Hello From The Land Where Restaurants Close Early
Hello, Baltics!
Last month, I traveled to Barcelona.
I had lunch at 3pm and dinner at 10pm.
Have Lunch With Crazy People
Have you seen the news recently?
The people who disagree with you are CRAZY!
They’re doing crazy things.
Do You Laugh Or Cry When You Make Mistakes?
When you make mistakes, do you laugh or cry?
If you cry, you probably aren’t getting a lot of practice.
Who wants to do something that makes you cry?
The Biggest Speaking Problem
A reader writes:
“My biggest problem is the present and past perfect.”
Then he continues, “Because I don’t know how to use them I get nervous and afraid to speak.”