Grammar Tip

How Much and How Many Use how much and how many to ask questions about countable and uncountable nouns. Example: How many books are on the table? Example: How much sugar would you like? As you can see, how much is for uncountable nouns and how many is for countable nouns. So remember: “There are”…

Moscow Train Stations Test Ticket Sales Using Facial Recognition

Two Moscow railway stations are trialling face recognition tech to replace traditional tickets and travel cards. TsPPK, the company which runs commuter trains around the Russian capital, said that they wanted the new scheme to cut down (сократить) on overcrowding at ticket barriers. Based at Kievskaya and Solnechnaya railway stations, the pilot project will test…

Business Communication Skills Tip

Want to Look For a Job in 2019? Start by Doing These Things Right Now You don’t have to start looking in December, but doing the groundwork ahead of time can help you hit the ground running when 2019 starts. 1. GET YOUR RESUME IN ORDERIt’s not enough to just update your resume. You also…

Intrepid (adj.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “intrepid” (adj.) Transcription: [ɪnˈtrepɪd] Translation: отважный, бесстрашный Meaning: extremely brave and showing no fear of dangerous situations Example: I am fearless, intrepid, bold. Synonyms: fearless, brave