How do you respond to expectations?

by Christine Burgmer | Mar 17, 2017 | Allgemein | 0 comments

How do you respond to expectations? Are you the Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, or Rebel? Do Gretchen Rubins’ test to find out.

Can you pronounce these words correctly?

by Christine Burgmer | Mar 16, 2017 | Allgemein | 0 comments

According to Reader’s Digest, non-native speakers of English find that these are the 10 most difficult words to pronounce (link to:rd.com). (Even I struggle with Otorhinolaryngologist!)

On silence

by Christine Burgmer | Mar 13, 2017 | Allgemein | 0 comments

“Silence is one of the great arts of conversation.” Marcus Tullius Cicero

It’s not just about eating!

by Christine Burgmer | Mar 12, 2017 | Allgemein | 0 comments

This video (link to: twistedsifter.com) explains that school lunch in Japan is about more than just food. The lunch break is just as important as a maths or reading lesson. It gives us food for thought!

Knowledge versus wisdom

by Christine Burgmer | Mar 11, 2017 | Allgemein | 0 comments

Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

Are chili (or chilli) peppers on your menu?

by Christine Burgmer | Mar 10, 2017 | Allgemein | 0 comments

Listen to this 60-second podcast (link to: scientificamerican.com) – or read the transcript on the site – to find out the benefits of eating spicy food.