von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, British vs. American English, Word choices |
Same symbols. Different names! In British English, we usually call these brackets: ( )In American English, they’re usually called parentheses. And these? [ ]They’re called square brackets in both varieties. 💡 Quick tip: Both terms are widely understood....
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, Grammar quirks |
In formal English, we usually use: Fewer with things we can count.”Fewer people attended the meeting than expected.” Less with amounts we don’t count individually.”We have less time than we expected.” But what about supermarket signs...
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, Word choices |
Just one letter changes the word’s job. Advice is a noun.”Thanks for your advice.” Advise is a verb.”I’d advise you to speak to your manager.” 💡 Quick tip:You give advice.You advise someone. And watch the pronunciation! Advice ends...
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, Word choices |
In business English, ROI stands for Return on Investment.Not Return on Invest. “We need to calculate the ROI before making a decision.” 💡 Quick tip: Some business expressions are fixed combinations of words. It’s worth learning them together. And...
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, Word choices |
Both words refer to time, but they work differently. By tells us the deadline.”Please send me the report by Friday.”Friday is the latest acceptable day. Until tells us how long something continues or how much time is available.”I’ll be working...
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, Word choices |
In German, your Chef is usually your boss. But in English, a chef is a professional cook. “My boss is very supportive.””The chef prepared an excellent meal.” 💡 Quick tip: In professional situations, manager or supervisor may be more appropriate...
