Past Continuous Tense. Use #4: Temporary Habits or Habits that Happen More Often than we Expect in the Past We use the past continuous (often with words such as “always”, “constantly” and “forever”) to talk about habits that started and finished in the past and also to convey irritation (similarly with present continuous). Example: He was…
Today’s Word of the Day is: Transcription: [ˈfeɪθfʊl] Translation: преданный, верный Meaning: firm and not changing in your friendship with or support for a person or an organization, or in your belief in your principles Example: He remained faithful to his principles to the last. – Он оставался верен своим принципам до последнего. Synonyms: loyal, constant, true
LEGAL ENGLISH WORKSHOP Writing Tips for Russian Lawyers… and others Instructor: Richard Tomar, Esq. American Lawyer from Washington, D.C. Pick up writing tips and learn how legal writing uses technical terminology that can be categorised in four ways: 1. Specialized words and phrases unique to law, e.g., tort, fee simple, and novation. 2. Ordinary words having different meanings in…
Language of Meetings. Tip #1: Be positive In business meetings, the use of direct phrases such as “I disagree” or “You’re totally wrong”, however true they may be, can alienate people and potentially the resolution of the problem. Beginning your disagreement with a positive phrase or using softer language can help you avoid potential conflicts.…
Liza Girdimova — aka Monetochka — shot to internet stardom back in 2016 with self-penned pop songs poking fun at Russian life, world politics, and discount store cheese. Aged just 16, she soon amassed thousands of fans who had fallen in love with her laidback style and tongue-in-cheek-lyrics. Now the Yekaterinburg-born singer has finished school…
Develop your Telephone Speaking Skills. Tip #7: Using Prepositions and the “Phone” There are a few prepositions that we use together with “phone”. On the phone/on the line Example: Shh! I’m on the phone. Example: Bob’s on the other line. Over the phone Example: Reserve it over the phone. By phone Example: I arranged it all by phone From…
Past Continuous Tense. Use #3: Parallel Actions We use the past continuous to describe two actions occurring at the same time in the past. Example: I was reading the newspaper while he was making dinner. – Я читала газету, пока он готовил ужин. Example: What were you doing while you were waiting? –Чем вы занимались, пока ждали?
Today’s Word of the Day is:”to yell” (v.) Transcription: /jel/ Translation: кричать, вопить Meaning: to shout something or make a loud noise, usually when you are angry, in pain, or excited Example: You don’t have to yell — I can hear you just fine. – Не нужно кричать, я отлично вас слышу. Synonyms: cry out, scream
Moscow and St. Petersburg have ranked outside the 50 most expensive cities of the world this year, according to Switzerland’s UBS Bank. Out of 77 cities with high costs of living, St. Petersburg placed 51st and Moscow followed in 54th place, UBS said in its latest “Prices and Earnings 2018” survey. When including rent prices,…
Develop your Telephone Speaking Skills. Tip #6: Show Interest The conclusion of a call gives you the opportunity to build trust and further your relationship. Showing interest in the other person’s working and personal life is a good start: Example: Do you have anything planned for the weekend? Show your appreciation of the other person and…