Today’s Word of the Day is: “chimney” (n.) Transcription: [ˈtʃɪmni] Translation: дымоход, дымовая труба Meaning: a wide pipe that allows smoke from a fire to go out through the roof Example: The chimney was puffing out clouds of smoke. Synonyms: smokestack
Singular Nouns Treated as Plural Some singular nouns can be used with either a singular or plural verb. The commonest of these are the collective nouns which stand for a group or collection of people or things. These include words such as audience, committee, crew, family, government, group, team, and many others. So, both these…
One of Japan’s most famous artworks has been recreated using six Moscow apartment buildings. Katsushika Hokusai’s iconic The Great Wave off Kanagawa appears on the facade of the 31-storey tower blocks at the Etalon City apartment complex in south-west Moscow.Reaching 87 metres high and stretching (охватывать) across almost 60,000 square metres, the wave faces outwards…
How to Get Through The Holidays When You’re Depressed Everyone around you seems to be celebrating, but you’ve got a bad case of the holiday blues. Here’s tip 4 how to cope. 4. KNOW YOU’RE NOT ALONE Whether you’ve experienced a loss that is weighing on you or you’re simply not feeling all that festive,…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to sparkle” (v.) Transcription: [ˈspɑː.kəl] Translation: искриться, сверкать, блистать Meaning: to shine brightly because of reflected light Example: Her diamonds sparkled in the bright light. Synonyms: glitter, twinkle, flicker
Contractions These are the easier ones that most of us know pretty well. If you’re cutting down a word – like we are, you can just say we’re. Easy.More commonly, people get confused between you’re and your. And they’re, their and there, and things like that. Make sure you know the difference between these:You’re =…
The turbulent 90s could return to the streets of Moscow with a new Pokemon Go-style game reviving life in the Russian capital. Using an iPad to open a visual portal into the past, players will be tasked with completing tasks and collecting virtual loot (хабар).The team behind the project, led by Ivan Mitin and Ivan…
How to Get Through The Holidays When You’re Depressed 2. GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION TO SAY “NO”You don’t have to attend every holiday party or engage in competitions to buy the biggest or best gifts. It’s okay to be choosy about the holiday madness in which you participate, says psychologist and coach Ashley B. Hampton. And…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “ribbon” (n.) Transcription: [ˈrɪb.ən] Translation: лента, ленточка Meaning: a long, narrow piece of cloth that is used for tying things or used for decoration Example: He tied up the present with ribbon.
“Advice” or “Advise”? Advice is a noun and means a suggestion about what someone should do. It is uncountable: Correct: She gave good advice. Incorrect: Let me give you an advice If we want to use advice in a countable way, then we use the phrase a piece of advice: Example: I have two pieces…