Two words
I often see alot written as one word instead of two. This word doesn’t exist. It should be written as follows:
There are a lot of books on the shelf.
A lot of people love Fridays!
Words of wisdom
“Learn to say no; it will be of more use to you than to be able to read Latin.”
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
“Please do not hesitate …
… to contact me.”
This is a phrase is rather old (like the car in the picture!). I used it years ago, and you probably learned to use it, too. Perhaps you are still using it. But business language is changing fast. And today you’ll find that people are using a natural, more relaxed language.
I therefore suggest you use something like, “Please give me a call on … ” or just “Please call me on …”. Your readers will find that easier to understand, won’t they?
A new word or phrase a day
Why not work on your vocabulary on a regular basis? I think that One-Word-A-Day is a great mini-quiz that can help you learn and is also fun. Subscribe and you’ll get a new word or idiom every weekday.
Choose the definition you think is correct, check the German translation and listen to the pronunciation.
Are you using short and simple words?
Improve your business writing by using short and easy words instead of longer and more difficult ones. Take the words you use when speaking to friends and colleagues. You really don’t need to use big words in business writing. You’ll see that you’ll be able to write quickly and clearly. And you might not even need a dictionary. Try it out!
Instead of … use …
approximately about
assist help
purchase buy
European languages and cultures
Do this online quiz and learn some surprising and interesting facts about the languages and cultures of Europe.
I enjoyed the ‘curious facts’ best of all! Do you have a favourite?
