Business Communication Skills Tip

Things Every Introvert Should Do Before a Networking Event Professional events may seem like an extrovert’s domain, but introverts have superpowers that make them phenomenal networkers. If you’re an introvert, here are some examples of how you can tap into those strengths. Tip #1. REDEFINE WHAT NETWORKING LOOKS LIKE TO YOUWhen you think of an…

Skyscraper (n.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “skyscraper” (n.) Transcription: [skaɪˌskreɪ.pər] Translation: небоскреб Meaning: a very tall modern building, usually in a city Example: The new skyscraper is under construction.- Новый небоскрёб строится.  Synonyms: tower, high-rise building

Grammar Tip

“Must Not” for Prohibition You can prohibit an action or make a rule against something with “must not”. Here are some examples:Example: You must not use a cell phone.- Вы не должны использовать мобильный телефон. Example: You must not write with pencil.- Вы не должны писать карандашом.

Frightened (adj.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “frightened” (adj.) Transcription: [fraɪ.tənd] Translation: испуганный Meaning: feeling fear or worry Example: Ryan was badly frightened by the mask.- Райан был сильно напуган маской. Synonyms: scared, terrified

Enjoy Moscow’s New Parks. Part 1

Four new parks perfect for autumn strolls Moscow recently opened four new parks — three are completely new, built on unused or underused land, and one is vast improvement on a park and some abandoned ponds. Stroll around while the weather is still autumnal. Tyufeleva roshcha Tyufeleva roshcha is a new park next to the…

Business Communication Skills Tip

This is How You Deal With That Coworker Who Drives You Crazy Tip #3: YOU HAVE TO DO IT NICELY Be the bigger person and assume that your coworker is truly well intentioned and not deliberately trying to drive you up a wall.Two, because niceness always pays off in the end. You know how I…

Grammar Tip

“Must” for Possibility Must is also used to show possibility, and it’s used in situations where the speaker is very certain.Example: He ate 3 pieces of cake. He must like cake.- Он съел 3 куска торта. Должно быть, ему нравится торт.Example: They worked for 12 hours today. They must be tired.- Сегодня они работали 12…

Compassion (n.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “compassion” (n.) Transcription: [kəmˈpæʃən] Translation: сострадание, сочувствие Meaning: a feeling of sympathy for people who are suffering Example: She shows compassion to the sick.- Она проявляет сострадание к больным. Synonyms: pity, sympathy, feeling