When to use -yse and -yze
Verbs in British English that end in –yse are always spelt –yze in American English. Examples are:
British American
analyse analyze
analyse analyze
paralyse paralyze
hydrolyse hydrolyze
On relaxation
Chinese Proverb“Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are.’
Germans and their pets
Peter Zudeick in his article “Germans and their love for dogs” writes that more than 80 per cent of Germans describe themselves as animal-lovers. However it’s the cat that is Germany’s number one pet! He also writes about the “Wackeldackel” – that nodding toy which was often to be found in German cars. However, I haven’t seen one for a long time now. Have you?
Who killed Lord Smythe?
Watch this YouTube video clip to test how observant you are. Yes, it really is easy to miss things you’re not looking for, isn’t it?
Managing stress
Watch this nice little slideshow by Erica Brooks to get some ideas on how to relieve stress and lift your spirits. You want to know what I do? I go out for a long walk, dance in the living room or cook. And you?
Feeling a bit lethargic?
I’ve never heard anyone in the English-speaking world complain of having ‘spring tiredness’ or ‘spring fever’. I wonder if it’s an illness that only the Germans have?
Read Deutsche Welle’s very short article on ‘Frühjahrsmüdigkeit‘.
