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Is your knowledge of the English language up to date?

Quiz: "spout" or "spree"?

Hot weather in the UK has caused a cash ____.

There was a distinct financial whiff in the air this past weekend on my trip to Zug in Switzerland for a conference organized by the English Teachers Association of Switzerland (ETAS). Who says that money doesn't smell?

Hauch, Geruch

International exchange rates

In this test, we look at news related to the dollar and the euro in international exchange rates. Choose the best word from the alternatives to complete the sentences.

Saving in Britain

In the UK, there are worries that people won’t be able to enjoy themselves once they stop working — as they won’t have enough money. We look at this problem in our short exercise on this topic.

Getting the pay you want — salary negotiations (6)

Andrew Guman, a training expert from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, knows how to negotiate a pay rise: "They made me an offer and I turned it down, saying that I was looking for something more."

Getting the pay you want — salary negotiations (5)

In a job interview, candidates often fear that if their demands are too high, they won’t get the job. On the other hand, if they request too little, they may be successful in getting the job, but then they’ll be stuck with a low salary.

Vorstellungsgespräch

Here's a tip

In cultures where it’s normal to tip, it’s embarrassing when somebody in the group doesn’t. Take our quiz and make sure you know when to tip and how much.

Trinkgeld geben

Getting the pay you want — salary negotiations (4)

An essential skill when bargaining for more pay is knowing how to talk about specific amounts of money.

(ver)handeln, feilschen

Getting the pay you want — salary negotiations (3)

You need to choose the right person to talk to about a salary increase. In many companies, there may be more than one supervisor or manager at the head of the department.

Vorgesetzte(r)

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Quiz: "eluders" or "evaders"?

Quiz: "spout" or "spree"?

Money, money, money

International exchange rates

Saving in Britain

Getting the pay you want — salary negotiations (6)

Getting the pay you want — salary negotiations (5)

Here's a tip

Getting the pay you want — salary negotiations (4)

Getting the pay you want — salary negotiations (3)

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