A Spark a day.
One idea. Every weekday. Under a minute.SPARKS OF ENGLISH
Notes from the real world of English at work. The mistakes, breakthroughs and surprising moments that happen when English leaves the textbook and enters the meeting room.
You already speak the language. But under pressure, it does not always feel that way. That’s when overthinking and second-guessing tend to appear.
The Sparks are short prompts for exactly those moments – and now and then, something you can try out straight away.
Designed specifically for German-speaking professionals who want to speak clearly without checking every sentence before they say it.
After a few weeks, many readers notice they:
- Keep talking, even when the perfect word is missing.
- Respond faster when a conversation shifts unexpectedly.
- Stop losing precision in the moments that count.
_________
✦ Your welcome gift: “50 Quick Fixes for Clearer English”. So small details don’t slow you down.
What readers say
❝Einer der ganz wenigen Newsletter, auf die ich mich an jedem (!) Werktag aufs Neue freue.❞
Barbara Gölz
Get your Sparks + free eBook
🔒 freeㆍpracticalㆍunsubscribe anytime
Drop your details below to get tomorrow’s Spark or scroll down to browse the archive first.
Wishing You a Happy New Year
Let's ring in the new year with an old Irish blessing: Count your blessings instead of your crosses.Count your gains instead of your losses.Count...
It Might Feel Like the End
Today is known as New Year's Eve in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and Hogmanay in Scotland. Time to celebrate the end of the old year and...
Just Working Hard Doesn’t Bring Results
In her recent newsletter, behavioural economist Myriam Hadnes wrote: ... just working hard doesn't bring results. It's about the ecosystem in which...
Are You Trying To Sell Me Something?
I know you're not. But a lot of others are. I'm contacted nearly every day. On LinkedIn or Instagram or via email. By experts wanting to help me....
Remove Unwanted Things
Remove unwanted things from an image with Magic Eraser. All you need to do is to upload an image and eraser the things you want to delete. It's...
How To Avoid Being Misinterpreted Online
Use this checklist before you post anything online. Be clear in what you say. Simplicity is good. Use simple words—never use a long word when a...
Boxing Day Customs
Today is Boxing Day (and not the 2nd day of Christmas as we call it here in Germany!). But it doesn’t mean that families are fighting! In the past,...
Merry Christmas
Today is the big day. It's Christmas Day—and not the 1st day of Christmas as we call it in Germany! Were Father Christmas and Rudolf there in the...
’Twas the Night Before Christmas
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney...
Address
Rother Straße 18
52525 Waldfeucht
Germany
Contact
Social Media
