Talk like TED by Carmine Gallo.
Check out today’s Teatime Titbit: Book tip – Talk like TED: The 9 public speaking secrets of the world’s top minds by Carmine Gallo. They say that the TED concept …
Christ’s sky journey, a bridge day & a weekend.
Inspired by the literal translation above, I thought you might like to find out my TOP 10 favourite funny literal translations. So here we go: Christ’s sky journey Dust sucker. …
Monday Mail Mastery. ‘helfen’.
Writing mails in English brings a whole bunch of difficulties with it, register (formal/informal), grammar, intercultural aspects. In my Mini Mail dictionary, I’ve collected some of the most important words/phrases …
One-upmanship.
Your neighbour buys a brand new flat screen TV and, of course, he can’t wait to show off his new toy. Standing in front of said toy, in awe, your …
Speak like a native with a little help from the French.
I was astounded to learn that approx 45% of all English words originate from French , quelle catastrophe! At least, it probablement makes learning French a little easier – pas …