If you communicate in English regularly – whether in marketing, sales, or in your daily life – you know how hard it can be to find the right words.
On this page, I share thoughts, ideas, and insights from my work as an English copywriter and translator in Germany to improve your business English and your feel for the language and make your English clear, compelling, and authentic.
You’ll find practical tips on how to avoid Denglish and ‘False Friends’, improve your writing style, and communicate comfortably across borders and cultures. I’ve also prepared helpful templates for common business emails, and ideas on how to make your English communication easy to understand, confident, and effective.
Advice on writing clear,
persuasive, and engaging
English copy
Improve your writing style,
write better emails,
and avoid Denglish
Adapt your German content for
English-speaking markets
while keeping a consistent brand voice
Whether you want to improve your English marketing content
or feel more confident communicating internationally –
these resources will help you find the right words.
‘Home Office’ sounds English, but it’s Denglish. Find out why a lot of Germans get this wrong, and what you should be using instead.
“Blue sky thinking”, “pain points” or “let me nutshell that for you” – sound familiar? These business English writing tips will teach you how to avoid buzzwords and communicate more effectively.
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