The wife joined a speaking group on WeChat (weixin) to see what they think of her English, she asked them to correct her pronunciation if she is wrong. The group leader said that she pronounced the word "pronunciation" wrong (😆😆🤣🤣), her pronunciation is correct to the British way. When they seen my face on the camera, they kicked her out of the group. Obviously the group leader doesn't like a British accent, i was very tempted to join the group but that would have been causing trouble. Thing is, how do you know what they are saying is right? How can you be sure they are really a native, or a good teacher? Obviously, with Shane, he is all over the internet and you can't mistake his accent 😄. Is there a sure way of knowing a right one?

I haven’t worn a coat in about ten years. My comfortable temperature range is extremely narrow, so if I wear a coat, I always end up taking it off on the train—and it just becomes a hassle. Instead, I layer up from the bottom: sole warmers, long socks, short socks, leg warmers, a long T-shirt, a cashmere turtleneck sweater, a vest, a down vest, a jacket, gloves, a muffler, and a pilot hat. This way, I can shed each item little by little—like an insect adjusting its shell—depending on the situation. I usually take off my muffler and hat on the train. After lunch or when I’m drinking, I sometimes end up removing everything except my long T-shirt on my upper body. You might say, “Wouldn’t it be easier to just wear a heavy coat?” Maybe that suggestion comes from a normal person’s perspective, but for me, this system is the most comfortable. By the way, this cap is made in Poland. I rotate both of them, including the Japanese one I posted yesterday. The Polish one is made of leather, so I don’t wash it, which is a bit inconvenient—but I love it.