Captain Tom Moore passes $25 Million in Fundraising for UK National Health Service
A 99-year-old war veteran has been left “speechless” after raising more than £20m for the UK’s NHS. Captain…
A 99-year-old war veteran has been left “speechless” after raising more than £20m for the UK’s NHS. Captain…
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The virus is spreading from big cities to suburbs and has begun encroaching (распространяться, захватывать) on the nation’s rural (сельские)…
How can we say that we like something? Here are some phrases to express your likes and preferences.…
The pandemic already pushed millions to work from home. Many of them will likely go back to a…
You might have thought we’d have gotten the hang (поняли, сообразили) of this stay-at-home thing by now. But…
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A 99-year-old war veteran has been left “speechless” after raising more than…
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The virus is spreading from big cities to suburbs and has begun…
How can we say that we like something? Here are some phrases…
The pandemic already pushed millions to work from home. Many of them…
You might have thought we’d have gotten the hang (поняли, сообразили) of…
How do you immediately reduce your filler words (слова-паразиты) and deliver more impact, especially in remote conversations and conferences? Here are a few easy tips to improve your flow (зд.: плавность речи). Read more in English in Fast Company. After reading the article answer these questions to check your comprehension. 1. What does the author recommend…
It’s a good idea to ask other people what they think before you tell them your opinion loudly and strongly. Show them that you value their opinions — this will be a sign of respect. Here’s how you can ask. 1. What do you think of/about…? (Что Вы думаете о…?) 2. What’s your opinion of…?…
Even in the best of times, business emails and other written communication can seem impersonal (равнодушный, безразличный). Unconsciously, we often adopt a more formal tone in writing compared to when we’re speaking face-to-face. With the coronavirus upon us, these are hardly the best of times. More than ever there’s a need to make sure our…
The coronavirus pandemic is affecting the entire globe, and it’s no wonder that, as a result, many people may be experiencing panic attacks for the first time. A panic attack comes on suddenly, bringing with it short-lived (кратковременный) disabling anxiety, fear or discomfort. Here’s what to do about it. Read more in English in The New…
TVs and tablets haven’t been the only kid-related media to see usage jump recently: The rich, wonderful world of children’s podcasting has been surging (бушевать, кипеть) as well. It only makes sense (есть смысл) that parents need to find more and more ways to keep their children entertained during this unusual time. Read more in New York…
Sometimes you make a decision, but later on you realise that you were wrong. Here are ten things we can say or write in this situation. 1. After further consideration… (После дальнейшего рассмотрения) 2. On second thoughts… (Если хорошо подумать) 3. I’ve changed my mind. (Я передумал) 4. I thought better of it. (Позже я…
When The New York Times published its list of 52 places to visit in 2020 three months ago, no one could have guessed how much our world would change. And now, given our stay-at-home circumstances (обстоятельства), here is a series of virtual journeys: You can wander into the belly of an Egyptian pyramid, explore the…
Physical distancing doesn’t have to put an end (положить конец) to your networking efforts. And self-isolating doesn’t have to mean social isolation. In fact, since we’re all in this together, you may find even more ways to connect and network with your circles (деловые круги). Read more in Fast Company
As coronavirus lockdowns (изоляция) spread across the country, many parents are turning to television, tablets and video games more than they typically would. In fact, TV, streaming platforms and app downloads have all seen notable (заметный) increases in their use since the pandemic started. Although part of this time in front of screens is related to remote…
Sometimes we are really busy and cannot reply to urgent requests. What can we say to ask other people to wait? 1. Give me a second (two minutes, etc.) — Одну секунду/дайте мне две минуты. 2. We apologise for the delay to… (formal) — Мы приносим извинения за задержку в… 3. Hang on a moment.…
Finding happiness under fraught (сложный, стрессовый) circumstances can be challenging. This newsletter aims (стремится) “to give you the tools you need to construct a life that feels whole and meaningful.” Read more in English in The Atlantic.
The question of whether “anyone else” has “been having” strange dreams is perennially (постоянно, вечно) popular online. It is a spooky (сверхъестественный) yet comforting query: Has anyone else stumbled onto (случайно обнаружить) possible evidence that the universe possesses a finite metaphysical (определимая метафизическая) infrastructure occasionally detected by the subconscious? Read more in English in The New York Times
Google “working from home” and you’ll see a spectrum (спектр): some say working from home is the dream… others say it’s a nightmare of loneliness and lost productivity. The reality, of course, is usually somewhere in between. There are both challenges and benefits to working from home. The challenges (сложности) are real: the lack of social…
The quarantine won’t last forever. Let’s learn several phrases that we can use to invite a colleague or a friend to lunch, to a party or just to go out in the evening. 1. Are you free on Friday evening…? (Ты свободен в пятницу вечером?) 2. Would you like to…? (more formal) (Хотели бы Вы…)…
ROME — For 50 years, Italian comic book illustrator Milo Manara had portrayed female characters mostly set (находящиеся) in a colorful, sometimes mythical, past. But one day, early in the coronavirus lockdown (режим самоизоляции), he felt compelled (вынужден, должен) to draw something quite different — something current. Read more in English in the Washington Post.
For many young people in the West, the Covid-19 pandemic is the first global crisis to disrupt their lives and livelihoods. But where the collapse of communism and its aftermath (последствия, итоги) wrought monumental changes (оказали колоссальные перемены) on society, instability and unpredictability (непредсказуемость) lie a little closer to home. This cross-media (разные виды СМИ) list combines stories of…
Will everything be better the day after? It may seem premature (преждевременный), in the midst of (в разгар) what Emmanuel Macron has described as “a war against an invisible (невидимый) enemy”, to consider the political and economic consequences (последствия) of a distant peace. Read more in English in The Guardian. I. Choose words from the word bank and…
It is human to make mistakes. When it happens we need some phrases to tell the other person how really sorry we are and stop them getting really angry. 1. I’m (so / very / terribly) sorry. (Я очень извиняюсь) 2. I beg your pardon. (Прошу извинить меня) 3. Sorry. It was all my fault.…
It is important to stay informed on government mandates (распоряжения) and the latest pandemic-related news, but you may find yourself wanting to carve out (выкроить) some time each day to tune out what’s happening, at least for a few hours. Read more in English in The New York Times.
Since New Year’s Eve the world has lived through 100 days of Covid-19. There have been over 1.3m confirmed cases, and over 75,000 deaths. Billions of people are confined to their homes and stock markets have plummeted (резко падать). Here is how the crisis unfolded (развивается). Read and view in The Guardian.
Sometimes we know that we are right about something. Here some phrases we can use to show other people how certain we are. 1. I’m quite sure (that)… (Я совершенно уверен, что…) 2. It must be right. (Это правильно; иначе и быть не может) 3. I have no doubt (that)… (У меня нет сомнений, что)…
As more employees work from home because of the COVID-19 outbreak (вспышка), remote work, virtual mentoring (виртуальное обучение) and collaboration have become part of the new normal. Leaders now need to rethink how to manage and develop their teams. Read more in English at Fast Company. After reading the article do the following tasks to check…
Workers are seriously upgrading (обновить, усовершенствовать) their home office setups (рабочее место). Remote workers snapping up (раскупают) desks, webcams and lamps. The goal is to have a space that ‘feels a little bit normal amid all the chaos’. Read more in English in The Washington Post.
Even if you can’t give your friend a hug, or take them out for dinner, there are ways you can help them cope during a difficult period. In just a few weeks, everything has changed. The spread of COVID-19 has forced professionals across all industries to figure how to navigate (ориентироваться) a new normal. While each…
All of us like to be praised. Sometimes it is really important to give your friend or colleague an encouraging pat on the shoulder. Here’s what to say in such moments. 1. You’re coming along well. (Ты делаешь успехи) 2. Keep up the good work. (Продолжай работать хорошо) 3. That’s a good effort. (Это хорошая…
While it’s good news that many people are doing their part to slow the spread (распространение) of coronavirus, the bad news is that many people are wearing their masks wrong. Wearing a face mask takes some getting used to (привычка). To get the most benefit, you need to avoid these common (типичные) mistakes. Read more in English…
The coronavirus crisis seems to be placing everything under a harsh (суровый, неприглядный), unforgiving spotlight: economic inequality, the vulnerabilities (проблемы, слабые места) of healthcare systems, the fragility (неустойчивость) of globalization and the challenges of dealing with scientific uncertainty. Here’s another issue for that list: men’s health. The early evidence leaves little doubt that Covid-19 poses a greater…
With theater marquees (павильон) dark and theaters shuttered (зашторенный, закрытый ставнями), a theater fix (зд.: доля впечатлений) doesn’t come as easy as it once did. Still, there are online options, and even the priciest ones are cheaper than a balcony seat. Read more in English in Vogue.
Instead of always saying “yes”, “sure”, “certainly”, “of course” you can use other phrases to show your agreement with other people. Here are some of them. 1. I’m with you on that one. (Я согласен с Вами в этом) 2. I couldn’t agree more. (Полностью согласен) 3. Yes, absolutely. 4. I’d go along with that. (Я…
Feeling sick in any sort of way right now can be scary. And as allergy season settles (устанавливается) upon us, with blooming (цветущие) trees and pollen filling the air, many of us are waking up with sore throats, stuffy noses, and the same question: It’s probably just allergies … right? Read more in English in New York…
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed medical professionals into the front lines (линия фронта) of danger. Health care professionals are the helpers we turn to in times of need. Now that they’re under siege (под угрозой), they need our help as well. Here are some ways to help — even if Moscow is not New York. Read…
In Italy, schools were shut down as early as February 21 to mitigate (сдержать, препятствовать) the spread of the coronavirus. As New York enters its second week of shuttered schools, we ask parents in Italy for advice on how they’ve managed (смогли, им удалось) to keep their kids entertained — and themselves sane (в здравом уме). Watch…
Sometimes other people around us feel a bit down (в подавленном настроении) or unhappy about something. Here are some phrases you can use to try to make them feel better. 1. Cheer up! / Chin up! / Lighten up! (Взбодрись!) / Smile! (Улыбнитесь!) 2. It’s not the end of the world. (Это не конец света) 3. Worse…
We can binge (непрерывно смотреть) shows, exercise and hold Zoom meetings for only so long before the mind needs something more. Plus, creative activity has been scientifically linked (связанный) to improvements in mental health. (This as nearly half of Americans surveyed say their mental health has declined during the pandemic.) Read more in the Washington…
A few weeks ago, everything may have felt stable in your career. Now, with the coronavirus outbreak (вспышка) continuing to have a tremendous human and economic impact, you’ve suddenly been given the unfortunate news: You’re getting laid off. At this moment, your job prospects may seem bleak (неутешительные), but you can still take purposeful (решительные) steps toward…
As of April 4, 2020, Queen Elizabeth had only delivered (произносить) three speeches in response to current events during her entire 68-year reign (правление): one, about the Gulf War. The second, after the death of Princess Diana. And third, after the passing of the Queen Mother. On Sunday, she delivered her fourth—a calm, hopeful oration (речь) about…