John McGory

John McGory is an author, educator, and consultant focusing on improving English speaking for international and corporate entities and people.

Coronavirus: Comparing the Hubei Province and Ohio

China’s Hubei Province and Ohio joined the Sister Cities Program as partners in 1979 through the efforts of Governor James Rhodes. The two areas have shared cultural and business opportunities through the years.  Now we share the coronavirus. How do Ohio and the Hubei Province stack up against one another in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak?  …

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“What, me worry?” Alfred E. Neuman, Yogi, and the coronavirus

“My return trip home from the coronavirus capitol of Wuhan gave me a sense of peace for, oh, about fifteen minutes.  Then my thoughts began to run to Yogi Berra’s famous quote “It’s like deja vu all over again.” The recent outbreak of coronavirus throughout the United States brings back the same feelings as Wuhan’s …

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Lessons from living in a coronavirus-ravaged Wuhan

A humbled communication professional stands before you.  This story tells how Wuhan and the coronavirus continue to teach me about life.  Maybe the lessons will help you. I wrote a book called Seeking Balance. The work provides common-sense advice on speaking English in daily situations. I was proud of my two-year effort and considered myself …

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Wuhan: A quiet city on edge

Monday, January 27:  A battle between masks, hand washing and germs plays out in this central China city.  Will Wuhan explode into a sea of coronavirus patients overwhelming all medical facilities or will a hidden population wearing masks turn the tide? This week could tell the tale.  Wuhan doctors estimate 250,000 carriers of the deadly …

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Speaking English to Americans

English speaking 2020 Speaking English to Americans create challenges for those from other cultures.  People from countries such as China or India may misinterpret words when American culture seeps into a conversation.     English Speaking 2020 will examine several cultural aspects of talking to Americans over the next few weeks with the goal of effective …

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