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Last July 8, I attended a retirement party; and like most farewell gatherings, it was filled with joy and sadness. The honouree was a gentle, kind and caring person who had helped many people, including me. There were always cakes…
This book is for those who enjoy honing their skills in English communication, teaching, or learning amid a continually changing world. Acknowledgements Table of Contents Preface 1 Introduction 2 Beloved Learners 3 Awesome Teachers 4 Learning…
CULTURE, LANGUAGE, SOCIETY Language is a cultural, political and economic tool, and English has shown great success in this domain. The spread of English internationally has been aided and abetted by the advancement in technology, forging of international organisations, and…
Since the publication of my book “Cross-cultural liaison: An Inconvenient Love?” in 2007, three mixed couples have joined my friendship list and five of my bilingual colleagues with foreign partners have given birth to healthy, gorgeous boys and girls. So,…
Today is Labour Day, also known as International Workers’ Day in some countries. It originated in the US, and the first Labour Day parade was held in New York City in 1882. However, unlike in many countries, this is observed…
Ethics shapes what we believe is right. Etiquette shapes how we behave. Civility shapes how we treat others, especially when we disagree. When schools teach these three (I’ve coined “EEC”), they are not just preparing students for exams; they prepare…
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy wrapped up six days ago, and I’m still emotionally stretched from all the excitement. Twelve days of world-class athletes redefining gravity, speed, and human courage. I said “wow” a hundred times. From the four…
We often hear about the importance of kindness: helping others, offering support, and encouraging those around us. What about being on the receiving end? Is asking for kindness or help a sign of weakness or failure? Or is it, instead,…
I thought about what I had done in 2025. The list was long and varied: experimenting with new recipes, perfecting the art of complaint letters, supporting people in their noble battles against unfairness, and bravely wrestling with scammers. I even…
It’s the first day of December, and our neighbourhood has begun to glow again. The streets are laced with lights, and shop windows glimmer with colourful decorations. The Christmas market, which is outside our building, opened last Saturday. It’s 6:34…