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Taxing matters

Like millions of others, I have been fascinated over the past couple of weeks by the tax situation of a man who, later this year, could take over the highest post in his country. But who exactly is this mystery man?
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Vocabulary: The pub Premium-Inhalt

When you go to a pub in England, don't sit down at a table and wait for someone to take your order. Find out why not in our podcast!
Robert Gibson's recent rail trips allowed him to take in different cultures — and arrive on time, unlike his colleagues who insisted on driving.

Jetting around by rail

Robert Gibson's recent rail trips allowed him to take in different cultures — and arrive on time, unlike his colleagues who insisted on driving. 

A modern-day loophole looks very different

Close the loophole

In the old days of castles and bows and arrows, a loophole was the tiny gap in a castle wall through which arrows could be fired safely. Today, "loophole" is used to refer to something else entirely. 

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Gesetzeslücke, Schlupfloch

Germany took England to the ___! Premium-Inhalt

Cleaners, baker or dentist?

What do you call an Englishman in the knockout stages of the World Cup? Premium-Inhalt

An umpire, a referee or a goalie?
Are you football-savvy?

On the ball? Premium-Inhalt

Are you on the ball when it comes to football? Surprise your English business partners by knowing a few facts about the England team and its performance.

Come on, England!

Pep talks work

The England football team have a terrible history with penalty shoot-outs. They've been knocked out of five major tournaments for losing their bottle when it really counted. The current team definitely need a pep talk before the World Cup begins.

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Motivationsgespräch
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It's been a while...

His right foot

I'd like your permission to combine two of my favourite topics once again: football and economics. With the World Cup just around the corner, it helps to be reminded why England has more or less no chance of winning.
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(Fußball-)Weltmeisterschaft

Good to talk — but difficult!

In recent years, there have been two strong themes within the world of business English: a move towards English for Specific Purposes (ESP), and recognition of the fact that native speakers are often poor communicators.
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