Today’s Word of the Day is: “frosty” (adj.) Transcription: [frɒs.ti] Translation: морозный, заиндевелый, холодный Meaning: 1. very cold, with a thin layer of white ice covering everything; 2. unfriendly or not welcoming Example: It was a cold and frosty morning.- Это было холодное и морозное утро. Synonyms: freezing
One of the world’s largest steel works is opening its doors to tour groups in a bid to embrace tourism. Travellers who want to get off the beaten track in the Russian region of Chelyabinsk can visit the Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK). As well as taking in sights (достопримечательности) such as Russia’s largest…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “replacement” (n.) Transcription: [rɪˈpleɪsmənt] Translation: замена, заменитель Meaning: the thing or person that replaces something or someone Example: It was very hard to find a replacement for her.- Было очень трудно найти ей замену. Synonyms: renewal, replacing; substitution
Do These Things When Your Boss Leaves The Company 2. SPEAK UP You probably have a number of concerns now that you’re boss-less. Rather than keep them bottled up, sit down with your manager’s old boss, or whoever the appropriate contact is at your company, and voice them. If the person in charge of replacing…
“Must” for Possibility Must is also used to show possibility, and it’s used in situations where the speaker is very certain. Example: He ate 3 pieces of cake. He must like cake.- Он съел 3 куска торта. Он должно быть любит торт. Example: They worked for 12 hours today. They must be tired.- Они…
Not Everyone Will Be Taken into the Future Born in the USSR and currently based in the United States, the two artists Ilya and Emilia Kabakov are considered among the most significant (значимый) international artists of the 20th century. Their exhibition in Moscow, named after one of their most remarkable (знаменитый) projects “Not Everyone Will…
“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 занятие сегодня. Example: They must work tomorrow.- Они должны работать завтра.
Do These Things When Your Boss Leaves The Company It’s tough to lose a good boss–but it’s not the end of the world.1. DON’T PANICThere’s something naturally unsettling about change, and losing a boss no doubt falls into that category. Throw in an absent replacement, and it’s an unquestionable recipe for self-doubt.But rather than let…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “astonishing” (adj.) Transcription: [əˈstɑː.nɪ.ʃɪŋ] Translation: удивительный, изумительный Meaning: very surprising Example: It was astonishing to watch them perform.- Было изумительно наблюдать за их выступлением. Synonyms: amazing, astounding
“Could” for Possibility Often, “could” is used to express a degree of possibility.Example: It could rain today, but I am not sure.- Сегодня может пойти дождь, но я не уверен.Example: That could be Tom’s brother. He looks like Tom.- Это может быть брат Тома. Он выглядит как Том. “Could” is also used in the 2nd…