Tag Archives: English

Grammar: “Less” is more except when it’s “fewer”

Posted on 10/07/2018 by John Zimmer

This post is part of a series on grammar and vocabulary. From time to time, I will post short articles highlighting some of the common mistakes that people say during their presentation or write on their slides, and how to … Continue reading →

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Speaking in English

Posted on 03/07/2009 by John Zimmer

The German Chancellor, Otto von Bismarck (1815 – 1898), once said that the most significant aspect of the 20th century would be the fact that in North America, people speak English. Bismarck was prescient. Over the past 100 years or … Continue reading →