Christine Burgmer | Blog

photo credit: El Bibliomata

A very short video clip about why traditional cheese makers in France want to take their competitors to court.  You might be interested in seeing how traditional Camembert is made.

Do employers really know how to motivate employees?  This list can help.  In fact, the things aren’t that difficult at all.  Perhaps you can leave the list lying around on your desk?

A vocabulary test for more advanced English learners.

Improve your English by taking a closer look at easily confused verb pairs.

Let’s try and avoid using jargon and learn to use plain English so that our messages are clear.

With this interactive online quiz you can test your knowledge about the languages of Europe.  You’ll be amazed at some of the answers, I’m sure.  For example, do you know what an azbuka is?  Or which European language is called ‘living Sanskrit’?  Have fun!

Look at the 50 things we don’t do any more!  Okay, I still do some (like writing handwritten letters and checking a map before a journey), but I haven’t used a paper dictionary for a long while …