von Christine Burgmer | Okt. 9, 2026 | Tips and Tricks, Communication Choices |
There are several ways to disagree in English. „I disagree.“Clear and direct. Sometimes exactly what you need. „I’m not sure I agree.“Softer. It leaves more room for discussion. „I see it differently.“Signals another...
von Christine Burgmer | Okt. 9, 2026 | Tips and Tricks, Pronunciation, Word choices |
Breath (der Atem) is a noun.“Take a deep breath.“ Breathe (atmen) is a verb.“Remember to breathe.“ 💡 Quick tip: The final e changes both the spelling and pronunciation. Breath ends with the th sound in think. Breathe ends with the th sound in...
von Christine Burgmer | Okt. 9, 2026 | Tips and Tricks, British vs. American English, Cultural differences |
In British English, we usually talk about the city centre or town centre.“Let’s meet in the city centre.“ In American English, downtown is common.“Let’s meet downtown.“ 💡 Quick tip: The meanings often overlap, but downtown can also...
von Christine Burgmer | Okt. 9, 2026 | Sparks |
Will I ever stop translating in my head? „I think it in German first. Then I translate. By the time I’m ready, the conversation has moved on.“ I hear this in first sessions more than anything else. It’s exhausting. And underneath it...
von Christine Burgmer | Okt. 8, 2026 | Sparks |
„Wir laufen dahin,“ I said in Vienna. In Germany, where I live, that means we’ll walk there. In Austria it means we’ll run. I had just suggested we jog to dinner. Somebody laughed, explained, and the evening carried on. I came home with Semmel...
