by Christine Burgmer | May 12, 2016 | Allgemein |
There’s a strange phenomenon that has been proven to show that “because most people possess positive associations about themselves, most people prefer things that are connected to the self (e.g., the letters in one’s name).” It’s called the Name-Letter-Effect.
Whether or not you believe this, one thing you might like to do is to use a person’s name more in a conversation. Dale Carnegie said “that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language”. Using a person’s name shows respect and acceptance. And a helpful side effect is that you’ll get to remember it quicker!
by Christine Burgmer | May 11, 2016 | Allgemein |
Geoffrey James tells us to remove or replace three slides he calls ‘boring’ to make our presentations more interesting and relevant. So which ones are they?
Instead of beginning with the history of your company (ah, I’ve seen this one many times before), talk about your business experience. And instead of talking about product features and functions, talk about the benefits they create. And don’t talk about ‘case studies’, talk about ‘success stories’ and explain how you helped a customer to become successful.
Make these changes should make your presentation more meaningful for your audience. 🙂
by Christine Burgmer | May 10, 2016 | Allgemein |
Another grammar point we talked about over a year ago is the difference between you’re and your. Do you remember? Take the test (link to: grammar.cl) and see whether you’ve understood the rules. But don’t worry if you don’t. You can always take a look at them here.
by Christine Burgmer | May 9, 2016 | Allgemein |
“The secret of success is making your vocation your vacation.” Mark Twain
vocation = Berufung
by Christine Burgmer | May 8, 2016 | Allgemein |
Years ago cheese was virtually unknown in China. However, it is now becoming more and more popular according to this article on the BBC website.A cheese shop which opened in 2009 and which had only foreign customers in the beginning, now has more Chinese customers! And the market is expected to continue growing.
by Christine Burgmer | May 7, 2016 | Allgemein |
Try and twist your tongue around this little rhyme here:
“Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked
If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
Where’s the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?”
(This is actually one of my favourites and one that I have practised time and time again!)
