My Blog until 2018

Carson Tate, author of 'Work Simply', claims that there are four distinct productivity styles. If...

This is one that a lot of people seem to have difficulty with. Remember, if you want to say, "Ich...

You've been asked to give a presentation, but are not sure where to start. Or you've given...

We've spoken about how and why we should avoid using the word 'very' before. But there are more...

So you're off to Britain and want to know how to hold a tea cup correctly and how to stir your...

Is it 'nine and five is thirteen' or 'nine and five are thirteen'? Neither. Nine and five are...

Do you speak English? Do the test on mein-wahres-ich.de and find out! Watch out, though! There are...

Even words have different meanings in American and British English. Here are some examples:...

If you were offered a job many miles away from where you live, would you be prepared...

In the English-speaking business world, we often start our email messages with an opening sentence...

"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in...

Perhaps you know this, but I didn't. One shouldn't fold a napkin after the meal. So what is...

Jokes are not always easy to understand in another language, are they? Do you get this one? "Old...

Test your thinking style with this analytic test from www.labinthewild.org and find out how your...

Do you find a lot of presentations boring? How many can you remember? How many were really good?...

You're writing an email or letter and would like to give your personal opinion. Remember that...

Mark Twain offers us some great advice ..."Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by...

German as a unified modern state has only existed since 1871. If you're interested in...

Which is the odd letter out: AHIMORTUVWXY and why? (The answer is coming tomorrow.)

"A rolling stone gathers no moss". Have you heard this old proverb before? It's the English...

If someone asks you this question in America, they're looking for the underground railway. Brits...

I find that a lot of people are worried about the question and answer session at the end of their...

I've seen a lot of people using these words incorrectly. So how can you remember the difference?...

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." Chinese proverb