‘Begemot’ Cat Abducted in Central Moscow’s Bulgakov House

Black magic may be at work in central Moscow, locals report, after the Bulgakov House’s resident kitty, Begemot, was reportedly abducted from the museum on Wednesday. The Bulgakov House said on their Facebook page that a woman had grabbed Begemot from his residence (местожительство, резиденция) before running off with him in the direction (в направлении)…

Business Communication Skills Tip

How to Rebrand Yourself For a Career Change. Tip #2: Find Your Transferable Skills Rebranding yourself takes time and introspection. Everyone has transferable skills, even if you think you don’t. Graham gives the example of a recruiter who wants to move into social media marketing. “You can show off your customer research, analytics, and technical…

Grammar Tip

Articles. Exceptions: Choosing A or An There are a few exceptions to the general rule of using a before words that start with consonants and an before words that begin with vowels. The first letter of the word honor, for example, is a consonant, but it’s unpronounced. In spite of its spelling, the word honor…

Scenery (n.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “scenery” (n.) Transcription: [siːnəri] Translation: вид, пейзаж Meaning: the general appearance of the natural environment, especially when it is beautiful Example: We paused briefly to look at the scenery.- Мы ненадолго остановились, чтобы полюбоваться пейзажем. Synonyms: landscape, view