What’s the difference between “good” and “well”? “Good” is an adjective. This means it describes people, things and places, not verbs. These sentences are correct: Example: Sam is a good boy. Example: They live in a good house. Example: This is not a good place live in. These sentences are incorrect: Example: Sam behaves good. Example:…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “showery” (adj.) Translation: дождливый Meaning: Used to describe weather with light rain that is often not continuous. Example: The weather in spring and autumn is usually showery and cool. Synonym: rainy
Explore a lesser-known St Petersburg with this Instagram account dedicated to the city’s hidden delights. The Instagram account lets the viewer enjoy the more undiscovered vantages of St Petersburg — street corners and well yards, spaces not yet invaded by the city’s stampede of tourists. The account takes its name from a Russian word that means ‘non-festive’ or ‘non-ceremonial’ @neparadny, and that’s…
Teamwork skills Effectively communicating with others who may have different opinions and skill sets. In a business setting, this means putting aside personal differences and working toward a common goal. For teamwork to be successful, all parties must recognize that combined efforts are worth more than individual contributions.
How to Use “e.g.” and “i.e.” These two come from Latin and they are quite common in English writing. Here is a short explanation on what they mean and how to use them properly: e.g. It stands for the Latin phrase “exempli gratia”, which means “for example.” Example: Big cities, e.g. New York, London and…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “swanky” (adj.) Translation: роскошный, модный. Meaning: Very fashionable and expensive. Example: He is often seen around Hollywood, driving his jeep or eating meals poolside at swanky hotels. Synonyms: stylish, expensive
Enter the pastel-coloured and symmetrical world of communist-era swimming pools, as photographed by Slovakian photographer, Maria Svarbova. The photos were shot in Slovakia’s old communist-era swimming pools, and could be seen both as a praise and a critique of the regime. Svarbova says she also uses image editing software to make the people in the…
Networking skills Displaying business value and encouraging others to enter into your business network. In order to network successfully, you will need to be interesting enough that others desire to partner with you in some way. A large business network can also be a safety net, and means you have more people to rely on…
For vs. Since Knowing when to use FOR, and when to use SINCE is important. Therefore it is useful to look at a summary of the contrast between FOR and SINCE. FOR to mention a specific period (or duration) of time. SINCE to mention the starting point of a period of time (continues to now). I have been a doctor for…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to negotiate” (v.) Translation: вести переговоры Meaning: to try to make or change an agreement by discussion Example: We negotiated a new contract with the sellers. Synonym: discuss, consider