Teacher HamishThe Awesome American Joke (How are you?)How are you? It’s not the question that confuses immigrants and visitors to the United States, it’s the way Americans answer it.May 25, 2018May 25, 2018
Teacher HamishAre you serious? 🤭 When the client doesn’t want your helpI try to imagine a new Working English client starting our relationship by telling me, “I don’t need your help.”Mar 2, 2018Mar 2, 2018
Teacher HamishCulture shock 😲 — Don’t take too long to get thereThere’s a neat model about what happens when we spend time in a different culture.Feb 22, 2018Feb 22, 2018
Teacher HamishYeah, you’re wrong about that (Disagreeing with your boss) ☹️Sometimes your boss / manager / team leader says something stupid.Feb 2, 2018Feb 2, 2018
Teacher HamishAmerican Merry 🎄🎅 (Surviving Christmas in the United States)It’s December 22nd. In the United States, that means it’s Christmas Eve-Eve-Eve.Dec 22, 2017Dec 22, 2017
Teacher HamishAmerican Grateful 🦃🙏 (A Thriving Thanksgiving in the United States)Thanksgiving is a holiday filled with strange traditions — fortunately, you can make up your ownNov 20, 2017Nov 20, 2017
Teacher HamishWhen working abroad ✈️ makes you better at home 🏠I’ve been catching up with old co-workers and clients this month.Oct 13, 2017Oct 13, 2017
Teacher HamishHow did you guys meet? (Getting your story straight)One of my clients got married last weekend, so I’m in a romantic mood.Sep 28, 2017Sep 28, 2017
Teacher HamishKilts and Sweet Tea (When America Messes With Your Culture)Last weekend I attended a Highland Games.Sep 15, 20171Sep 15, 20171