English Around the World – A Perfect Mess
Picture yourself in a café in Singapore: A German businessman orders his latte in English from a Chinese barista, while an Indian IT specialist chats with her Brazilian colleague at the next table—also in English!
Did you know? Only 2 out of 10 English speakers today grew up speaking English at home. That means most people using English learned it just like you—in school, at work or through films and music.
Here’s what’s really interesting: When a Spanish doctor talks to a Japanese engineer in English, they often understand each other better than when a native English speaker joins the conversation. Why? Because they use simpler words and speak more clearly.
Some tips for better international English:
- Speak slowly but clearly
- Use basic words instead of complicated ones
- Avoid idioms like “piece of cake” or “raining cats and dogs”
The best part? You don’t need to sound like a native speaker. Your German accent is part of who you are in our global English-speaking world.
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Hi Christine,
I love your newsletter, every day in the morning, when I am checking my Emails, I found your sparks in my inbox. Thanks for that, it must be a challenge for you, every day sending new inspiring articles. You are giving us a soft kick with inspiration and that strengthens our confidence, it helps us to try out and try out and not to give up. Thanks a million….. Erik
Hi Erik,
Wow, your message just made my day—thank you so much for your kind words. 😊 It’s incredibly rewarding to know that my “Sparks” are part of your mornings and that they’re giving you that gentle nudge to keep trying and growing.
Yes, coming up with fresh ideas can be a challenge sometimes, but it’s comments like yours that keep me inspired and motivated. Knowing that I’m helping you and others build confidence and keep moving forward is the best reward I could ask for.
Thanks a million for taking the time to share this—it means the world to me. I’ll do my best to keep those Sparks coming your way.
Warm wishes,
Christine