My Blog until 2018

The German word "Kater" has two meanings. At first it can mean a "tomcat", but it also can mean a...

If you're thinking of changing jobs, you might like to find out what the highest paying jobs were...

I find it important to end an email correctly. Okay, I've been guilty of writing just "Best" and...

"Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason why so few engage in it."...

Did you know that the Bavarian white sausage is traditionally only eaten in the morning and that...

You've probably often heard or read the term "a free gift". But what does that mean? Aren’t all...

Do you love a good curry now and again? If you're from England, you probably have a curry at least...

We have a word for the time at the end of a work day here in Germany. It's "Feierabend". So...

So what are the worst mistakes you can make when preparing your PowerPoint...

Do you have times in your life when you feel that email messages are getting out of control? If...

“When planning for a year, plant corn. When planning for a decade, plant trees. When planning for...

Are you going to write thank you letters now that Christmas is over? Even if you haven't written...

Why is "abbreviation" such a long word? Do you know what it means? In German, "Abkürzung"!

Do you make resolutions every year and then realise some days later that you've already broken...

Aude Lang Syne is a famous Scottish song sung at the end of the year from Times Square to...

Are you planning a New Year's Eve party and looking for some creative ideas on how to decorate...

If you'd like to quickly send a card to a colleague, friend or business partner to wish them a...

“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each New Year find you a...

What belongs to you but others use more? (Scroll down the page for the answer.)    ...

Today is what we call in Britain 'Boxing Day'. Read this article to find out how it got its name....

Today is Christmas Day. Father Christmas came in the night and we're now getting ready to open our...

A 'gesetzlicher Feiertag' in British English is a 'bank holiday'. The next one is on Christmas Day...

Not long to go now ... Are you always stressed before and during Christmas? Perhaps this stress...

If you're looking for some kind of a checklist that can help you write better email messages and...