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How are you?
The question “How are you?” in English is a very simple and commonly asked question, but it can be difficult for English learners. Why? It’s usually not a question about your health or private situation. “How are you?” is usually a way of saying hello. For example: You might be sitting down at a table …
Traditions in English-speaking countries
Birthdays offer a great chance to have a look at small differences between cultures and the traditions in English-speaking countries. My birthday was earlier this week. When I spoke with my sister in the US on Sunday, she wished me a happy birthday, a few days earlier than the real date. I saw my German …
Using future tenses in English, Part 2
In English, we use four different verb forms to talk about the future. Last week we looked at two of the four, and this week we want to focus on the other two. Guesses about the future: If you want to say what you think might happen in the future, use “will + verb”. Example 1: …
Using future tenses in English, Part 1
Happy New Year! It’s finally 2024, and time to think about your plans for the year. In English, we use four different verb forms to talk about the future. Let’s focus on two of the future tenses here. Look at next week’s post for the other two. General goals: If you want to talk about …
What we’re cooking at the holidays
Our team is made up of English trainers from around the world, each with their own special holiday food traditions. This is what we’re cooking at the holidays: The daughter of an English mother, Alice grew up in France with some English Christmas traditions such as leaving mincemeat pies and a glass of milk out …
How to say it: nouns and verbs with the same spelling
There are certain words in English that can be used as a verb and as a noun. But be careful! Their pronunciation is different. Let’s look at two sentences: When increase is used as a verb (sentence 1), the stress (Betonung) is on the second syllable (Silbe): in-CREASE. But when it is used as a …
Don’t understand an English phrase? Ask!
It happens to native speakers too. A few weeks ago I was on the playground with my daughter. I was speaking with another parent who was also from an English-speaking country. He used an English phrase I hadn’t heard before and I had no idea what he meant. My solution was to say: “I’m sorry, …
Reaching your English training goal
Setting a goal for your English training is the easy part. Finding and setting up the system that will help your reach your English training goal is another question. Sound familiar? The idea of a “system” is from the book Atomic Habits (in German Die 1% Methode) by James Clear. What could “system” mean in …
Writing an out of office English email
Finally time for your summer holiday? Before you leave the office, write a clear out of office English email so your business partners have the information they need while you’re gone. Here are some steps to help: By following these steps, you can be sure that your out of office English email will keep your …