von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 23, 2025 | Idiomatic/Cultural differences, Tips and Tricks |
When someone says „thank you,“ respond with „you’re welcome,“ „anytime,“ „happy to help,“ „thank you for the opportunity“ or „my pleasure.“ These are all polite and appropriate ways to...
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | British vs. American English, Idiomatic/Cultural differences, Tips and Tricks |
In British English, people say „city centre“ or „town centre“ to talk about the main part of a city or town where shops, restaurants and offices are. In American English, people say „downtown“ for the same thing. Examples: British:...
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Idiomatic/Cultural differences, Tips and Tricks |
In British business language, “The City” doesn’t mean all of London. It refers to a small area called the Square Mile, where many banks and stock exchanges are located. If someone invites you to “a meeting in The City,” expect a formal business atmosphere—and...
