English native speakers help thread

[jsfoto]

As I'm not an English native speaker (you might have realized it already  ) I thought it might be a good idea to open this thread. Our network is growing fast and many of us are not English native speakers but would like to have a site that does look professional ... including the English texts. So this is where native speakers could jump in, giving some help and hints.

So here is my first question:

Simple, reasonable pricing ... starting from 4 $

I think everybody can understand it, but is it correct and does it sound good in English?

BTW ... if a native speaker does find anything on my site that sounds strange or is just wrong, please let me know.

[Kerioak~Christine]

Although you say four dollars when you speak, it is normally written as $4

Is this the sort of thing you are looking for?

[jsfoto]

Yes exactly ... in this case I just didn't know whether you better say starting with, starting at or sarting from ... I didn't even think about $4 oder 4$. Thanks for that

[cathyslife]

Yes exactly ... in this case I just didn't know whether you better say starting with, starting at or sarting from ... I didn't even think about $4 oder 4$. Thanks for that

I would say starting at.

[jsfoto]

Thanks Christin and Cathy. Perhaps we can keep this thread up ... sure the non native speakers will profit, but also the network, when the texts sound professional.

[ShazamImages]

...I just didn't know whether you better say starting with, starting at or starting from ...

You can say either starting at or starting from.  I prefer starting from.

[Kerioak~Christine]

I could not find the correct version for from/at

If anyone wants other people's opinions on their text probably easiest to post it here

[grsphoto]

I could not find the correct version for from/at

as an TEFL ( Teach English as a Foreign Language) teacher, I will add my 2 cents here.

both from and at are correct, but they have slightly different meanings and not really worth worrying about.

[jsfoto]

Thanks everybody

[Jo Ann Snover]

Couple of suggestions from your "about" page (the strike through text is what you currently have):


Welcome to Flashstockphoto, the stock photo agency of  Jochen Sch�nfeld. I am have been a stock photographer for many years, based in the South of Germany. 

 My ambition goal is to have the pictures you need here, but if I do not, I can offer an alternative where you can purchase direct from another independent artist. If you want to search the entire symbiostock network you can do so here: symbiostock.info

From your description of yourself that shows up on image pages:

I'm living I live in the South of Germany, working as photographer since for almost 20 years.

I would probably say "I live in Southern Germany and have worked as a photographer for almost 20 years". I'm not sure if Southern Germany would be confusing to someone who knows Germany well, but I say I live in Western Washington, not the West of Washington.

Hope these help

[jsfoto]

Wow. Thanks a lot Jo Ann. I'll change that soon! Very much appreciated!

[Kerioak~Christine]

Just to confuse that last bit even more , I live in the south east of England. Perhaps it depends where you live how it is referred to?

[jsfoto]

Couple of suggestions from your "about" page (the strike through text is what you currently have):


Welcome to Flashstockphoto, the stock photo agency of  Jochen Sch�nfeld. I am have been a stock photographer for many years, based in the South of Germany. 

 My ambition goal is to have the pictures you need here, but if I do not, I can offer an alternative where you can purchase direct from another independent artist. If you want to search the entire symbiostock network you can do so here: symbiostock.info

From your description of yourself that shows up on image pages:

I'm living I live in the South of Germany, working as photographer since for almost 20 years.

I would probably say "I live in Southern Germany and have worked as a photographer for almost 20 years". I'm not sure if Southern Germany would be confusing to someone who knows Germany well, but I say I live in Western Washington, not the West of Washington.

Hope these help

Thanks again Jo Ann... I just fixed it. If it is not asked to much and you can find the time I would very much appreciate a check of my F.A.Q.

[jsfoto]

I just put a new slideshow on my site using these four text snippets:

Stock photos direct from the artist

Reasonable pricing starting at $4

Network with over 100.000 images

Secure checkout with PayPal

I hope they sound like English English, not like German English 

[Imagenomad]

I just put a new slideshow on my site using these four text snippets:

Stock photos direct from the artist

Reasonable pricing starting at $4

Network with over 100.000 images

Secure checkout with PayPal

I hope they sound like English English, not like German English 

A minor point (pun intended) but most of the World would write ein hundert tausend as 100,000 or 100 000 rather than the Continental 100.000

[jsfoto]

Nice pun    Thanks Russell!

[cascoly]

I just put a new slideshow on my site using these four text snippets:

Stock photos direct from the artist

Reasonable pricing starting at $4

Network with over 100.000 images

Secure checkout with PayPal

I hope they sound like English English, not like German English 

A minor point (pun intended) but most of the World would write ein hundert tausend as 100,000 or 100 000 rather than the Continental 100.000

also a reminder that when entering prices you need to enter 15.00 rather than 15,00 even for euros and other currencies -- I've noticed a couple of people who ended up with huge prices this way and have sent PM when I see them, but may miss some