The 7 mistakes I correct most as an English trainer
Some mistakes crop up again and again in my training sessions. People are aware that what they said is wrong and know what the correct version is, but that doesn’t stop them making the same mistakes. When I correct them, the reply is usually a frustrated “Of course, I know that! Why do […]
Five buzzwords I’d be happy to never hear again
Idioms add colour to a language. The first few times you hear a new expression you probably prick up your ears. Then you hear it again and again. Suddenly everyone is talking about the new normal, gamechangers or hitting the road running. And the once colourful idiom has become an annoying buzzword. The fact that […]
The Igel has landed
Picture the following situation: Maria walks up to the coffee machine where her colleague Gabi is standing with the new Italian Sales Manager, Stefano. Gabi makes the introductions. And Maria says “Yes, we met on the floor yesterday.” Stefano looks confused and a bit embarrassed. Gabi grins and says “I think you mean you […]
