What is twittering?

People learning English have the possibility to receive „One Word a Day“ via email in order to improve their vocabulary.

The word of today is funny, I wouldn’t have thought that it makes its way into regular vocabulary so fast:

Your word for 20th March 2009 is

* * * twittering * * *

Please choose the correct definition and click the link.

a) whistling or humming the same tune over and over
http://www.owad.de/check.php4?id=2260&choice=1&sid=1181682

b) sending short electronic texts to let people know what you are doing
http://www.owad.de/check.php4?id=2260&choice=3&sid=1181682

c) nervously tapping the foot or leg as a sign of impatience
http://www.owad.de/check.php4?id=2260&choice=5&sid=1181682

Happy guessing!

So what do you think it is? 😉

10 new buzzwords you might like (but not need)

Nevermind the fact that there are sooo many marketing buzzwords out there already, enough for a prolonged bullshit olympics, behind this link are 10 more you most likely haven’t heard yet – but might well hear often in the future 🙂

Here are some examples:

2. Viruseful.
Viral marketing initiatives that are actually useful.
„Not only did Shave Everywhere make me laugh—I was able to configure and purchase my new electric razor online“

4. Emotrics
The analytical measurement of emotions.
„Yes—we’ve seen the metrics. But what about the Emotrics? We need to measure emotional engagement!“

6. Intercommunes
When people meet on the internet, form communities and eventually move into a commune together. For real.
„When I first started participating in social media, I didn’t leave the house. Now, I never have to leave the Intercommune.“