Grammar Tip

Some time, Sometime, Sometimes The words sometime, some time, and sometimes are obviously related in meaning, but they are used in different ways. Definitions The expression some time (two words) means “a period of time.” Example: I was waiting in the queue for some time.- Некоторое время я ждал в очереди. The adverb sometime (one…

Business Communication Skills Tip

This is How You Should Answer “What are your strengths?” Answer #2: “I’M A GOOD COMMUNICATOR” Having strong communication skills can be pivotal to your job hunt. “LinkedIn created a list of skills that job seekers should have in 2018, and communication was ranked as a top soft skill to possess,” says Murphy. In fact,…

Paperwork (n.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “paperwork” (n.) Transcription: [peɪpəwɜːk] Translation: канцелярская работа Meaning: the part of a job that involves writing letters and reports and keeping records Example: All this paperwork has made life much more difficult.- Вся эта бумажная работа сделала жизнь намного сложнее.  Synonym: documentation

Amfest

Until Oct. 31 Amfest, the American film festival, organized by the Cool Connections agency with the support (помощь) of the U.S. Embassy, has been around for more than a decade. Amfest combines films that were never shown in Russia with some retrospectives. This year Amfest will be held for an entire (весь) month with a…