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A Mini-Translation Exercise
How would you translate 'übernächste Woche' into English? 1. over next week2....
How Do You Listen?
"Most people do not listen with the intent to understand, they listen with the...
Being Productive
A little food for thought today in the form of a question. What does...
Test Your Pace of Life
Professor Richard Wiseman teamed up with The British Council to examine the...
The Best Ways to Start an Email
Starting an email is quite different to starting a letter. It's normally less...
A Filler Word
We often use so-called 'filler words'—both in English and in German. They are...
Taking Imperfect Action
"Imperfect action is better than perfect inaction" Harry S. Truman Taking...
A Question to Ask Yourself
We often do things out of habit. Without thinking. According to author and...
10 Amazing Memory Hacks You’ll Love
British psychologist, Richard Wiseman, teaches us how to remember lots of...