by Christine Burgmer | May 24, 2014 | Allgemein |
Three guys go for a job interview. The first one goes in for his interview and the interviewer asks, “What’s the first thing you see when you look at me?” The guy replies, “That’s not too difficult. You don’t have any ears.” The interviewer says, “That’s it, get out. I don’t want to see you around here again.”
The second man takes his turn and is asked the same question. The applicant replies, “Um, you’ve not got any ears.” The interviewer throws the guy out, cursing and yelling that he’ll never get a job with his company.
As he is leaving, the second guy warns the third guy. “Listen man, whatever you do, don’t say he hasn’t got any ears. He’s so touchy with the ear thing.” “Okay,” said man on his way into the office.
Once inside he is told, “Name the first thing you notice when you look at me.” The guy answers, “That’s easy, you wear contacts.” The interviewer was flabbergasted, “How on earth did you know that, son?” “What? Are you stupid? You can’t wear glasses, you’ve got no ears!”
by Christine Burgmer | May 23, 2014 | Allgemein |
‘Kwik Learning’ has some great memory techniques.
Use the LOCI method to remember the items on your shopping list. This might sound a bit weird, but it works! I’ve tried it out with my language learners again and again. I know you’ll be amazed. I was! 🙂
by Christine Burgmer | May 22, 2014 | Allgemein |
The German expression ‘Mobbing’ is better translated as ‘workplace bullying’ or even ‘harassment in the workplace’. Something that doesn’t happen at your place of work – I hope!
And if you’re interested, there’s even a Workplace Bullying Institute!
by Christine Burgmer | May 21, 2014 | Allgemein |
Work on your PowerPoint presentations if you like the idea of creating something a bit different. And if you don’t give presentations, don’t worry. You might just like to read a bit of English and look at some lovely photos!
by Christine Burgmer | May 20, 2014 | Allgemein |
This is a reminder to KISS a bit more. Okay, it’s not what you might think. I just wanted to remind you to think about the three important points I recommend you watch out for when writing an email. Use …
- short words
- short sentences
- short paragraphs.
As I said, just KISS = Keep It Short and Simple. It will help your reader to understand your message the first time they read it. 🙂
by Christine Burgmer | May 19, 2014 | Allgemein |
“I couldn’t motivate a bee to sting you if it didn’t have the equipment. I couldn’t motivate a snake to bite you if it didn’t have the teeth. You can only bring out of people what they are capable of giving. Two of the great myths circulating now are that Heinz beans are the best and that I can get out of men more than they have inside them.” Brian Clough, former English footballer and football manager
