von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, Word choices |
These two abbreviations are easy to confuse. i.e. means that is or in other words.”The meeting is on Friday, i.e., the last working day of the week.” e.g. means for example.”We work with international clients, e.g., companies in Germany, France and...
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, Pronunciation |
The word garage is pronounced differently across the English-speaking world. In Britain, you’ll hear pronunciations such as:GARR-ij or ga-RAAZH. In American English, ga-RAAZH is common, too. 💡 Quick tip: There’s no single pronunciation you have to copy.The...
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, Cultural differences |
When someone in British business talks about the City, they may mean London’s historic financial district.It’s also known as the Square Mile.Many banks, financial institutions and professional services firms are based there.”The company has offices...
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, Grammar quirks |
In German, we say in der Nähe.But in English, we don’t say in the near. Instead:Nearby”There’s a good restaurant nearby.” Near + place”The restaurant is near the station.” Close by”Don’t worry. I live close by.” 💡...
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, Word choices |
These words look similar, but they’re not always interchangeable. Administer often means organising or managing a system, programme or process.”She administers the company’s pension scheme.” Manage is often the more natural choice when talking...
