to accentuate (v.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “to accentuate” (v.) Transcription: [əkˈsentʃueɪt] Translation: подчеркивать, акцентировать, выделять Meaning: to emphasize something so that people notice it Example: The white dress accentuated her tan. -Белое платье подчёркивало её загар. Synonyms: focus attention on, bring attention to

Grammar Tip

“Should” for Advice and Suggestions We often use should to give advice and make suggestions: Example: You should tell him what you think Example: We should leave it until tomorrow; it’s late now.

Business Communication Skills Tip

Things Every Introvert Should Do Before a Networking Event 3. FOCUS ON ASKING GREAT QUESTIONS Extroverts get so energized about sharing ideas that they sometimes forget to ask about the other person. Introverts like to ask questions, but not all questions are created equal. For starters, “What do you do?” and Where are you from?”…

to unwind (v.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: Transcription: [ʌnˈwaɪnd] Translation: расслабляться, успокаиваться Meaning: torelax,especiallyafter working Example: Musichelpsme to unwind.- Музыка помогает мне расслабиться. Synonyms: chill, relax

Grammar Tip

Should Should is one of the English modal verbs. Should Structure PresentSubject + Should + Base VerbExample: She should study more often. PastSubject + Should + Have + Past ParticipleExample: She should have studied more often.

Business Communication Skills Tip

Things Every Introvert Should Do Before a Networking Event 2. DON’T AIM TO WORK THE WHOLE ROOM “It’s useful before an event to learn a little bit about the people who will be there,” says Susan Cain, author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking and founder of Quiet…

Widespread (adj.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “widespread” (adj.) Transcription: [waɪdˈspred] Translation: широко распространенный Meaning: existing or happening in many places and/or among many people Example: There are reports of widespread flooding in northern France.- Имеются сообщения о широкомасштабных наводнениях на севере Франции. Synonyms: general, extensive

New York City Marathon

On November 4, it will move you! The TCS New York City Marathon course runs 26.2 miles through the five boroughs of NYC and is a model for big-city marathons around the world. On November 4, 2018, runners from all over the world participate in the New York City Marathon to compete and experience the…