von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, Word choices |
Just two letters. A completely different meaning. “He works hard.”He’s putting in a lot of effort. “He hardly works.”He does very little work! 💡 Quick tip:Hard = with a lot of effort.Hardly = almost not. Be careful. Adding -ly...
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, Word choices |
A German manager says:”The actual figures are looking good.”But what does actual mean here? Actual = real, not estimated or expected.”The actual costs were higher than expected.” Current = happening or existing now.”The current figures...
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, Grammar quirks |
In German, you can say:”Ich bin Projektmanagerin.” But in English, you normally need an article.”I’m a project manager.””She’s an engineer.” 💡 Quick tip: When describing someone’s profession, we usually use a or...
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, Grammar quirks |
n German, we say:”Wir sehen uns nächste Woche.” But in English, we don’t say:”We’ll see us next week.” Instead:”I’ll see you next week.” Or simply:”See you next week!” 💡 Quick tip: You don’t need...
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, Grammar quirks |
They look almost identical, but the meanings are different. “I used to work in London.”I worked there in the past, but I don’t anymore. “I’m used to working in London.”Working in London is familiar to me. 💡 Quick tip:Used to + verb...
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, British vs. American English, Word choices |
Same language. Different potatoes! In British English:Crisps are the thin, crunchy snacks you buy in a packet.Chips are the fried potatoes you might eat with fish. In American English:Chips are the crunchy snacks.Fries are the fried potatoes. 💡 Quick tip: Don’t...
