English is now an international language and anyone who speaks English with competence can get along almost anywhere in the world. Also, a person who speaks English enhances his or her chances of a good career, as bilingual people are always in demand by companies and governments, and of course have an advantage on the Internet.

Also, English is fun. It is based on Old High German, and before that on Latin, so it can be a very precise and poetic language. If you understand English, you can enjoy the music of the Beatles, my favorites!

I am thinking about returning to college teaching, perhaps in the autumn, and will be teaching English composition and speech.

Please send along our best wishes to your students. We love hearing from you, Sergei.

Diane Carey (and family!)