von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Grammar quirks, Tips and Tricks |
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...
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, Vocabulary variations |
Advice (noun): The helpful tips you give your friend.Example: “Thanks for your advice—I’ll wear the blue dress!” Advise (verb): What you do when you give advice.Example: “I advise you to wear the blue dress; it matches your eyes!” Mixing them up is a common mistake,...
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, Vocabulary variations |
English spelling can be tricky, but „definitely“ is one word that needs to be spelt right! It’s NOT „definately“ or „defanitely“. Here’s a tip: Think of the word „finite“ (which means limited)....
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Abbreviation, Tips and Tricks |
In business, ROI means Return on Investment, not Return on Invest. If you use the wrong term, your English might sound unclear, like a stock market that’s hard to predict. So, when you’re using business terms, make sure to get them right or you might sound like...
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, Vocabulary variations |
By: Focus on the deadline.Example: Finish the report by Friday. (Do it before Friday.) Until: Includes all the time up to the deadline.Example: You have until Friday to finish the report. (You can work on it up to Friday.) Mixing them up isn’t a disaster, but it might...
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, Vocabulary variations |
In German, „Chef“ means your boss at work. But in English, „chef“ is only used for a professional cook. For your boss, say „boss“ or „manager“ in English. Examples: German: Mein...
