Let’s watch our language

by | Dec 2, 2016 | Allgemein | 0 comments

Here are five habits of speech (link to: inc.com) we might want to get rid of, according to Geoffrey James.

  1. Holding speeches rather than conversations (what Geoffrey calls “speechifying”).
  2. Interrupting others.
  3. Talking behind someone’s back or speaking unfavourably about someone (what Geoffrey calls “badmouthing”).
  4. Using offensive terms or swearing.
  5. Bragging (what Geoffrey calls “horn-tooting”).

Are you a routine-lover?

by | Dec 1, 2016 | Allgemein | 0 comments

In Germany, we have a word for people who have a strict daily routine. We call them “Gewohnheitstiere”. These people normally get up and go to bed at the same time. They eat the same kind of food. Yes, they love routines. I’d call them “routine-lovers”. Are you one?

There, their or they’re?

by | Nov 29, 2016 | Allgemein | 0 comments

Do you know when to use “there”, “their” and “they’re”? A lot of people get confused, so if you’re one of them, take a look at Merriam-Webster’s short video clip.

And just take a quick look how one can use these words correctly:

There is a very important question that needs to be asked.
Take a look over there. Their dog has just broken my window.
An overwhelming majority of bosses and workers think that some of their colleagues are underperforming.
They’re back on dry land after their record-breaking row across the Atlantic Ocean.