Remarkable (adj.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “remarkable” (adj.) Transcription: [rɪˈmɑːkəbl] Translation: удивительный, замечательный Meaning: very unusual or noticeable in a way that you admire Example: She has made remarkable progress.- Она добилась удивительных успехов. Synonyms: extraordinary, amazing, astonishing, astounding.

Grammar Tip

Can for Requests Can is used to make requests. Here are some examples:   Example: Can you pass the salt please?- Можешь передать соль, пожалуйста? Example: Can you turn off the music?- Можешь выключить музыку?   This is not the most polite way to request something, but it is common in English with friends or…

Business Communication Skills Tip

Do These Things Every Day to be Happier and Filled With Less Regret 1. REVEL IN GRATITUDE Focusing on the good things in your life–especially writing them down in a gratitude journal–helps you stay focused on the joyful aspects of your life, says social psychologist Dan Cable, professor of organizational behavior at London Business School and…

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Business Communication Skills Tip

Do These Things Every Day to be Happier and Filled With Less Regret Building the life you want is about far more than acquiring more money and status. Do these things to love your life more. 1. TAKE INVENTORY- ПРОВЕСТИ РЕВИЗИЮ A good place to start is to take inventory of the things in your…

Grammar Tip

“CAN” to Express Ability The three main uses of Can are: 1) ability 2) possibility and 3) permission. However there are some other used of Can as we will see below. 1. To express ability Can means to be (physically) able to do something OR to know how to do something.Example: Birds can fly.- Птицы…

to quit (v.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “to quit” (v.) Transcription: [kwɪt] Translation: оставлять, увольняться, прекращать Meaning: to stop doing something or leave a job or a place Example: Why did you quit your job?- Почему ты уволился? Synonyms: leave, go away from, depart from

Calvert 22 Announces New Central London Home

Calvert 22 has announced it is moving to a new home in central London and will close its current exhibition space. The organisation will relocate its offices to Somerset House, a creative hub in the heart of the U.K. capital, at the end of the year. The current exhibition space in Shoreditch will shut on…

Business Communication Skills Tip

Industries That Have The Best and Worst Gender Equality in Leadership FactSet analyzed the board and leadership makeup of companies on the market-capitalization-weighted equity index. Spoiler alert: none of the stats suggest gender diversity is coming into balance overall, however, there were some bright spots.– The percentage of companies with zero female board members has…