A little bossy boots

A little bossy boots

NOTE: Business English, etc.
can be found below the translation exercises.

Translate the Text into English: Übersetzen:

Susann, Andreas, Nadine, Heike, Reiner, and Simone.

Das Fenster im Zimmer ist kaputt.

Wie funktioniert der Fernseher?

Wollen Sie ein Doppelzimmer?

Zwei oder drei Nächte?

Wollen Sie eine Nacht oder zwei Nächte bleiben?

Kostet das Einzelzimmer wirklich hundert Euro?

Wir möchten vier Nächte bleiben.

Haben Sie noch ein Doppelzimmer frei?

Wie viel kostet ein Doppelzimmer?

Wir wollen nur eine Nacht bleiben.

 

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Business English Word of the Week:

Geschäftsenglisch Wort der Woche:

A business word/phrase = “I can squeeze you in between my 11 o’clock and 12 o’clock appointments.”

 

Law English Word of the Week:

Gesetz englisches Wort der Woche:

A law word/phrase = legal norms flouted

• Failed background or reference checks: Uncovering undisclosed criminal records, false Curriculum Vitae claims, or false/poor references.

• Budget cuts or restructuring: Sudden financial challenges, lost clients, or shifting company hiring needs.

• Behavioural or communication issues: Unprofessional conduct, offensive social/public media posts, or failure to communicate in an appropriate or timely manner.

• Unmet conditions: Failing to meet the specific requirements of a conditional offer (such as not being able to verify academic credentials or to pass a drug test).

 

 

Vocabulary for Contracts:

Wortschatz für Verträge:

A word/phrase for contracts = To go through a Transition period – Übergangszeit & a transitional period.

Sample Sentence:

“Due to the economic climate, our company is going through a transitional period.”

 

 

Vocabulary for Negotiations:

Wortschatz für Verhandlungen:

A word/phrase for negotiations = The upshot is a noun that means the final result, outcome, or consequence of a series of discussions, decisions, or actions.

• Definition: The ultimate conclusion or “the bottom line” of a situation; this phrase originated in the USA, but is used throughout the world today.

• Example Usage: “The upshot of the AGM meeting was that nearly everyone agreed to work from home on Mondays.”

• Synonyms: The result of, the outcome of, the consequence of, the aftermath of, and the end product of something.

• Origin: This is a 16th-century archery term, referring to the final, decisive shot fired within a match/tournament.

Sample Sentence:

“The upshot of our deliberations is that we do not like it when class members do not show up for their lessons.”

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Word of the day: Wort des Tages:

Firstly, secondly, then, however, furthermore, in conclusion, as well as, therefore, whereas. Erstens, zweitens, dann, jedoch/Allerdings, außerdem, abschließend/zum Schluss, sowie/Ebenso, daher/ Folglich/deshalb, während.

Sample Sentence:

“Firstly, we do not like the use of American English, as well as their false pronunciation of the proper English words. Secondly, we detest their making up new words for nouns that already exist in English, then trying to get the rest of the world to adopt them; and furthermore, their awful habit of either shortening a word (such as Xmas) or only using letters (BVL) instead of either saying the word(s) in full or actually writing it. For example, they talk about having a vacation, whereas in the correct British original English language we use the word holiday and never employ the word vacation. In conclusion, it is highly recommended to adopt the British English in schools and Universities, as well as other educational establishments; however, unfortunately, students must be made aware of the existence of the poor-quality English used by the Americans.

 

Phrase of the day: Satz des Tages:

The phrase “not the brightest candle on the cake” is an idiomatic expression meaning that someone is not very quick-witted, clever, or so intelligent.

Origin and Usage:

• German Roots: The phrase comes from the German idiom “nicht die hellste Kerze auf der Torte sein” (literally, “not the brightest candle on the cake“).

• It is used informally and often comes across as mildly humorous, light-hearted, or slightly whimsical rather than cruelly insulting.

Sample Sentence:

“Er ist ein netter Mensch, aber nicht die hellste Kerze auf der Torte!” (“He’s a nice person, but not the brightest candle on the cake!”).

Idiom of the day: Redewendung des Tages:

“not the sharpest knife in the drawer” means that a person is a little dim-witted, is a bit slow to understand things or is not very intelligent.

Sample Sentence:

“I wasn’t the sharpest knife in the drawer in school, yet I still found a job I love.”

 

British English / American English Vocabulary:

Britisches Englisch / Amerikanisches Englisch Wortschatz:

British English (B.E.) = Doughnuts

American English (A.E.) = Donuts

NOTE: Another example of how the Americans cannot spell correctly.

 

Special Grammar Tip of the Week:

Spezieller Grammatik-Tipp der Woche:

“Hard hats must be worn at all times”. Hard hats have to be worn at all times. You must not smoke. Smoking is forbidden. You must not walk on the grass. You must not feed the animals. Don’t feed the animals.

NOTE: When it is an ORDER, then you use ‘MUST’ on a sign for the general public to read.

 

Pronunciation Tip: Aussprachetipp:

Great – grate are pronounced in the same way.

PUNS/JOKES:

“I stood waving to my neighbour for 10 minutes this morning before realizing she was cleaning her windows…
How’s your day going?”

 

False Friends Tip of the Week:

Falsche Freunde Tipp der Woche:

German                    = Hochschule

Translation              = college

False Friend (F.F.)   = Kollege

Meaning of F.F.        = colleague

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Wit, wit, wit – Food:

Witz, Witz, Witz – Ausbildung:

“A man cannot have a pure mind who refuses apple-dumplings.”

Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

 

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Slang word of the day:

Slangwort des Tages:

“Double down” means to stubbornly increase your commitment to an often risky decision, strategy, or argument, rather than apologising or backing down in any way. It suggests doubling your efforts, even in the face of new evidence, negative controversy, or criticism that proposes you are wrong, when a previous risk is often doubled.

Sample Sentence:

“The President doubled down on his reasons for fighting the war even if he was losing very badly and destroying his country.”

 

Colloquial / Colloquialisms:

Umgangssprache / Umgangssprache:

The 19th Hole = the Club House of the Golf Course.

Sample Sentence:

“I’ll meet you in the 19th hole for a quick drink before I go to the office.”

 

Cockney Rhyming Slang:

Cockney Reimender Slang:

Chalk Farm = arm

Sample Sentence:

“I’ve got a pain in the old Chalk Farm.”

 

Quote of the week: Zitat der Woche:

“A conscience is what hurts when all your other parts feel so good.”

Quote by Steve Wright.

 

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