Rather/Prefer Structure The structure of these sentences are the same except for one small difference: rather is followed by a base verb and prefer is followed by an infinitive. Subject + Would + Rather + Base Verb Example: I would rather live in a warm country. Subject + Would + Prefer + To + Verb…
Driving was a challenge, but walking was near impossible. In the industrial city of Norilsk in Siberia’s Krasnoyarsk region, which sits above the Arctic Circle, visibility (видимость) dropped to zero and buses, planes and ships were canceled or rerouted as a snowstorm raged on Tuesday, reaching speeds of 25 meters per second. The city’s emergency…
Ways You Can Hide Your Nerves When Giving a Speech 3) MOVE FROM YOUR CENTER When speakers get nervous, they often tighten their bodies and move their hands with floppy movements from their wrists and elbows, kind of like the flippers of a penguin. Their body is rigid. To control these nervous gestures, you have…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “miracle” (n.) Transcription: [ˈmɪrəkl] Translation: чудо, удивительная вещь Meaning: something that is very surprising or difficult to believe Example: Do you believe in miracles?- Вы верите в чудеса? Synonyms: wonder