Don’t start a sentence with…
with
because
for
to
from
as
in
—> these are joining words!
start a sentence with…
…the subject :-)
if the time is at the start of a sentence…
… the time becomes more important
do not use…
…short forms (don’t, can’t, usw…)
…the word ‘but’ , use ‘however’ instead
the word stuff / things (not academical)
all people (use everybody / eyeryone instead)
keep the sentence…
… simple :-)
—> not the same level than in german
if you use a short form like FHNW …
… explain in brackets the first time you use it: e.g. FHNW (University of Applied Sciences and arts)
words, you can put on start of a sentence (Helen will be happy to see them)
the reason is that …
in contrast, …
however, …
furthermore, …
in addition, …
additionally, …
moreover, …
despite this / that, … (trotzdem)
Capitals (Grossbuchstaben) are used…
I (always in capital!)
names
comma rule
not the same rules than in german!
use commas for extra informations (sentence in a sentence)
e.g. Alessio, who drinks cola, is very nice
money
2,000.00 Euros (comma below)
Last changeda year ago