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English speakers don’t have a saying like “Guten Appetit!” which they say to each other before starting to eat. If you would like to say something, “Enjoy!” or the phrase “Enjoy your meal!” are the best options. Some English speakers might also use the French phrase “bon appetit”. Don’t use the less formal “Dig in!” …

It’s 2019 and time to set some goals for the year, which we also call “new year’s resolutions”. Use the “going to” future to talk about things you plan to do in a general way, without concrete dates and times. For example: I’m going to improve my English. I’m going to quit smoking. I’m going …

Last week we asked you to see how many words you could find in the phrase “Happy Holidays!”. Here are some possible answers: Words with 7 letters:  dahlias, display, happily, holiday, payload Words with 6 letters:  dahlia, hippos, polish Words with 5 letters:  ahold, aloha, alpha, apply, daily, daisy, dials, happy, hippo, hippy, holds, idols, …

Keep your English skills fresh over the holidays with this word puzzle. Set a timer for five minutes. How many words (with three letters or more) can you find using the letters in the words below? HAPPY HOLIDAYS We’ll post some possible answers in 2019. Culture tip:  English-speaking countries such as the US and UK …

Since the weather has been in the news headlines for the past few weeks, let’s have a closer look at how you can describe the weather we’ve been having if you need to make small talk with a business partner. It’s been a sweltering summer. The heat waves have caused a severe drought: crops, trees, and …

Whether you have guests visiting Dresden during tourist season or at other times of the year, keep in mind that the names of the sights in and around the city don’t always need to be translated. The Frauenkirche is a good example. In the English section of its website, the Frauenkirche doesn’t offer a translation, …

If you’re ready to open your English books after a long summer break, use these seven suggestions from the Harvard Business Review to help improve how you learn Business English. 1. Set goals that are a bit difficult, but realistic. 2. Use or work on your English on a regular basis. 3. Keep a positive …

Every four years, it’s time for people around the world to tune into the World Cup. Since sports are usually a safe small talk topic, the matches might give you a good opportunity to make some small talk with your business partners. But if you make small talk about the World Cup games with business partners from the U.S. or U.K., …

Along with the beauty of the spring and summer come pollens circulating throughout the air — today they’re from grasses, next month they will be from stinging nettle, rye, and linden trees, too. Sneezing during these months is a fact of life. But what should you do if you sneeze during an appointment or phone call with English …