In English, we don’t say “We see us next week.” The correct way to express this would be:
“We’ll see each other next week” or “We’ll see you next week” (if you’re referring to someone else).
In German, it’s common to say “Wir sehen uns nächste Woche,” but in English, we use “each other” or the subject’s name instead of “us” in this type of sentence.
So, the correct version would be:
➡️ “Used to” = Something you did in the past but don’t do anymore.
Example: I used to watch cartoons every Saturday morning. (Not anymore.)
➡️ “To be used to” = Something you’re accustomed to doing now.
Example: I’m used to drinking coffee every morning. (It’s a habit.)
It’s a subtle difference, but it makes a big impact! 🤓
Crisps in British English are the thin, crunchy potato snacks you eat from a bag.
Example: I’m munching on some crisps.
Chips in American English mean the same thing—those crunchy potato snacks in a bag.
Example: I’m eating potato chips.
It’s easy to get confused, but now you know the difference.
In British English:
Chips are the thick, fried potato pieces you eat with fish (think of fish and chips).
Example: I’ll have some fish and chips, please.
In American English:
Fries are the thin, fried potato pieces that you get at fast food places.
Example: I’ll have a burger with fries.
In British English, these () are called brackets.
Example: The meeting (which was delayed) will start soon.
In American English, they’re called parentheses.
Example: The meeting (which was delayed) will start soon.
Now, if you add [] or {}, things get trickier:
It’s a small difference, but important if you want to sound clear!
Use fewer with countable things:
Example: “Fewer people attended the meeting than expected.”
Use less with uncountable things:
Example: “There’s less coffee in my cup than in yours.”
Supermarket signs saying “10 items or less” are technically wrong, but hey, who’s counting?
