A close-up and personal look at Switzerland
I know I have it good with English as my mother tongue. All the advertisements that use English (which are abundant) are easily understood. I can read and understand HTML code, if need be, I can write it, too. Granted,… Read moreWhat’s with my English?
Colors are the same everywhere, right? Sort of. Although a lot of the language usage of colors are the same in German and English, many times they aren’t. Here are some of the things I’ve noticed. Blue Eyes Let’s say… Read moreColors and Idioms in English and German
When we lived in Berne, Ben and I gave lots and lots of computer courses. It took a lot of energy and money keeping up with and buying the newest program versions. But it was well worth it. We gave… Read moreGiving Swiss Computer Courses
Here is the “U” installment of my abc collection. I choose three words and write something regarding them trying to relate them to Switzerland or the Swiss or my life in Switzerland. This week’s words start with “u”. “U” is… Read moreCollection abc- U is for Unconditional Love, Unexpected and Unique
Wintertime seems to be the season when I spend a bit more time in front of the TV. I end up watching almost anything that is being shown so I can sit under a warm blanket in front of our… Read moreThe Art of Synchronizing Hogan’s Heroes
English is everywhere. It’s on signs, advertising, names of stores and in the spoken language, too. But English isn’t always really English. Sometimes more like Germish or maybe we have just moved to the next level, into English 2.0. I… Read moreSpeaking English 2.0
Here is the “K” installment of my abc collection. I choose about three words and write something regarding them trying to relate them to Switzerland or the Swiss or my life in Switzerland. This week’s words start with “k”. “K”… Read moreCollection abc – K is for Kissing, Karma and Knowledge
Ah, first names. Most people don’t normally have any say in choosing their names. Your parents choose it for you. Some people do choose their own names but that is the exception to the rule. There are some Swiss restrictions… Read moreFirst Names – What’s acceptable
Today’s installment of abc’s is C. C is for creativity, cooking and carpe diem. is for Creativity The goal is not to make something everyone will love; the goal is to get excited, and make a thing where something was… Read moreCollection abc- c is for Creativity, Cooking and Carpe Diem
Most people don’t think of the telephone as something scary. But when you are learning a language you need to get and give a lot of visuals. Pointing to things and making faces is the norm. On the telephone you… Read moreHello? Telephone Spam and Wrong Numbers
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