Grammar Tip

“Must” for Obligation Must is one of the English modal verbs. Must is a modal verb used to show obligation. Like all modal verbs, must is followed by a base verb:MUST + BASE VERBExample: He must go to class today.- Он должен пойти на занятия сегодня.Example: They must work tomorrow.- Они должны работать завтра.

Business Communication Skills Tip

This is How You Deal With That Coworker Who Drives You Crazy 2. YOU HAVE TO GIVE CONTEXT Part of how humans best process information is context.Context makes things easier to remember. Can you remember what you wore last Thursday? Probably not. But if I asked you what you wore last Thursday when you were…

Business Communication Skills Tip

This is How You Deal With That Coworker Who Drives You Crazy There are the coworkers who are constantly interrupting you in meetings. There are the ones who don’t seem to pull their weight. And there are even the ones who blast their music or chew their gum at the loudest possible volume. So how…

Grammar Tip

“May” for Permission May is a polite modal verb used to ask for permission. Here are some examples: Example: May I use a calculator on the test? Yes, you may.- Могу ли я использовать калькулятор во время теста? Да, можешь. Example: May I have another piece of cake? No, you may not.- Можно мне еще…

Hazardous (adj.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “hazardous” (adj.) Transcription: [hæz.ə.dəs] Translation: опасный, рискованный Meaning: dangerous and involving risk, especially to someone’s health Example: It was a hazardous voyage.- Это было рискованное путешествие. Synonyms: dangerous, risky, unsafe

Business Communication Skills Tip

Do These Things When Your Boss Leaves The Company 4. SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE CHARGE YOURSELF It’s easy to let major projects crumble in the absence of a boss, but if you do the opposite, you’ll be furthering your career in a very big way. While the rest of your team is reeling from…

Grammar Tip

May and Might for Conditionals May and Might are used in conditional sentences, especially the 2nd Conditional and the 3rd Conditional.This is an example of might with the second conditional: Example: If I won the lottery, I might travel. However, I don’t know for sure. I might also buy a house.- Если бы я выиграл…

New Traditions

Have a Nice Day It’s not always easy to find vegetarian food in Moscow, but Have A Nice Day sets out (стремится) to offer its customers plenty of creative veggie, raw (сыроедческий) and simply healthy options. The restaurant strives to promote a balanced, conscientious lifestyle, and its breezy (свежий), uncluttered interior and summer smoothies are…

to hire (v.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “to hire” (v.) Transcription: [haɪər] Translation: нанимать Meaning: to employ someone or pay someone to do a particular job Example: He was hired to do this job.- Его наняли для выполнения этой работы. Synonyms: employ