When to use -yse and -yze

When to use -yse and -yze

by | Mar 24, 2015 | Allgemein | 0 comments

Verbs in British English that end in -yse are always spelt -yze in American English. Examples are: British            American analyse           analyze paralyse          paralyze hydrolyse         hydrolyze
Germans and their pets

Germans and their pets

by | Mar 22, 2015 | Allgemein | 0 comments

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...
Managing stress

Managing stress

by | Mar 20, 2015 | Allgemein | 0 comments

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?

Feeling a bit lethargic?

by | Mar 19, 2015 | Allgemein | 0 comments

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...