Have you ever noticed how a simple shift in language can completely change the way you feel?

Instead of saying “I can’t” saying “I can” can transform a situation from one of helplessness to one of possibility.

Let’s have a look how we can bring more positivity into our lives!

Of course, you know these words in German. But how can you translate them into English?

You can’t. They’re untranslatable.

Let’s take a closer look

1. Schadenfreude: This is a word used to describe the feeling of pleasure derived from someone else’s misfortune. It is a compound of the words ‘Schaden’ meaning harm, and ‘Freude’ meaning joy.
2. Zeitgeist: This word is used to describe the mood or spirit of a certain time or time period in history. It is a combination of the words ‘Zeit’ meaning time and ‘Geist’ meaning spirit.
3. Kummerspeck: This word is used to describe the excess weight gained from emotional overeating. It is a compound of the words ‘Kummer’ meaning sorrow or grief, and ‘Speck’ meaning fat.
4. Fremdschämen: This word is used to describe the feeling of embarrassment or shame on behalf of someone else’s actions. It is a combination of the words ‘Fremd’ meaning foreign or other, and ‘Schämen’ meaning to feel ashamed.

I thought this might help you to explain these words to a speaker of English.

Who knows, they may even come in handy in your next conversation!

You’ll do your best work on behalf of an audience and a cause that deserves it, appreciates it and applauds it. If it’s just a job, you’ve sacrificed your best energy for a paycheck.
Seth Godin

Are you sacrificing your best energy for a paycheck?

Or are you passionate about what you are doing and believe in the cause you are working for?

After having taken my A-levels and spent two years at a technical college in England, I started my career in Hamburg as a Personal Assistant.

But I didn’t feel like it was the right fit for me.

I later transitioned into translation but still didn’t feel fulfilled.

It wasn’t until I discovered English language coaching for business professionals many years later that I found my true calling. (I even did a master’s degree to further develop my skills and knowledge in the field.)

Helping others improve their English skills and gain confidence in their communication abilities brings me a sense of fulfillment and purpose that I never knew was possible.

It’s amazing to see my clients grow and thrive in their careers as a result of our work together.

I’m grateful to have found work that aligns with my passions and values.

Have you found your calling?

If not, what steps can you take to move closer to your ideal career?

Join me on Instagram for my daily mini-quiz, designed to help you improve your grammar skills one question at a time!

Each day, I post a short and fun quiz in my Instagram Story that’s meant to challenge you and teach you something new about grammar.

From common spelling errors to tricky punctuation rules, there’s always something new to learn!

And here’s the best part: the day after the quiz, I post a little grammar explanation to help you understand the answers and reinforce your learning.

My goal is to help you improve your grammar one step at a time, so that you can feel more confident in your writing and speaking skills.

Don’t worry if you’re not on Instagram though—you can also find some quizzes on my website.

So, are you up for the daily quiz challenge?

Follow me on Instagram and let’s start boosting your grammar skills together!

See you there.