{"id":2284,"date":"2017-11-24T08:55:45","date_gmt":"2017-11-24T07:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2017.utrecht.wordcamp.org\/?p=2284"},"modified":"2017-11-23T21:12:24","modified_gmt":"2017-11-23T20:12:24","slug":"sponsorblog-hows-my-english-5-quick-ways-to-improve-your-content-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/utrecht.wordcamp.org\/2017\/sponsorblog-hows-my-english-5-quick-ways-to-improve-your-content-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Sponsorblog – How’s My English – 5 quick ways to improve your content now"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>We\u2019re often asked how people can improve their English web content. Of course, the answer is to have an English editor proofread it for you, which is why we\u2019re here! However, that\u2019s not possible for everybody, so here are 5 tips to improve your English content<\/a> today, including something especially for Dutch speakers!<\/p>\n

1. Print your copy to proofread it.<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s something about reading content you\u2019ve just written from a screen. It\u2019s still very fresh in your mind, plus reading from a screen encourages you to skim the words rather than read them, so mistakes are often missed. So print your copy onto paper, take them away somewhere with a pen and a cuppa and read it again with fresh eyes. You\u2019ll notice far more that way. We\u2019ve written about this in more detail on our blog: If you want to proofread your text, print it!<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Beware of local sayings that don\u2019t translate well.<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re using English to appeal to a global audience, be aware that using sayings that are only used in your native language will be confusing to speakers of other languages who may also be coming to it as their second language. Good examples of this are:<\/p>\n