Abbreviating Britain
Check out today’s Teatime Titbits: Abbreviating Britain. Following my post yesterday about new English words I came across during my recent stay in the UK, I thought a look into …
Awesome Aussie (Australian) Company.
How’s about a four day week, a mini-weekend on the hump day, another two days of grind and then the weekend? Sounds too good to be true! Yep, that’s what …
Are you pulling my leg, mate?
Check out today’s Teatime Titbit: Are you pulling my leg, mate? Sometimes in conversation people exaggerate (übertreiben), tell little (big) lies (Lügen erzahlen), or try to banter (sich necken)/joke with …
How to soften your language.
Monday Mails. How to soften your language. Learn the art of sounding more tactful & diplomatic with just 3 words: WOULD; COULD & MIGHT. Check out the following examples of …
The language of the pay slip
Check out today’s Teatime Titbit: The language of the pay slip I clearly remember the first time I received a German pay slip from work. Wow, numbers, lines, words and …