A wacky but authoritative self-help guide to improving your English language skills for speaking and writing. Funny, caring, and unbelievably easy to understand, Dr. Kathy Alba, the author, becomes a trusted friend as she shows you how to speak and write correctly for success in the world beyond "back home"--places in society where Standard (educated) English is expected or even required. The book's sole purpose is to make you, the reader, look good.