Trychydts in English

My first “real” post in 2009 is about an actor and humorist, András Kern. (I am definitely not going to use the English versions of the names, or, at least, not primarily. András is ‘Andrew’, however.)
When I was young, he was a huge favorite of mine. Strange thing, because, looking back, I hardly understood half [...]

“Although I am certainly pleased with my upper-level exam” — I said to Mum on this sleepy Saturday afternoon — “I still feel that my English can be improved.”
“Well, I think English is simply too complex and sophisticated for anyone to learn  it perfectly.”
“I suppose you are right” — I said, flipping lazily an Oxford [...]