Thanx German
Thanx German What? Hey Dave, you’ve missed the ‘y’ off you, plonker (Dussel), or maybe an ‘s’ ! Of course, you think how can I thank a language when the …
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Cultural Differences.
Tiny Titbit. Cultural Differences. As the proverb recommends: ‘When in Rome, do as the Romans.’ (Andere Länder, andere Sitten). When attending a meeting in Britain, don’t knock on the table …
Great English Words 1.
I love the word ‘Shenanigans‘ (Spielereien) or to as the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary puts it “a secret or dishonest activities that people find interesting or amusing“. I love the sound, …
Blockbusters 2
First of all, by way of an explanation, ‘Blockbusters‘ was a general knowledge quiz in the UK – as I was growing up (back in the dark ages) particularly aimed …
Dishes differ.
What food & beverages are Brits famous for? Quick brainstorm. (30 seconds later) Got scones, pasty (Pastete), tea, fry-up (üppiges Frühstück), chips, pie (Pastete) & mash (mashed potatoes=Kartoffelbrei) and porridge …