Conditional Sentences—Rules You Need to Know – There are four types of conditional sentences;– It’s important to use the correct structure for each of these different conditional sentences because they express varying meanings;– Pay attention to verb tense when using different conditional modes;– Use a comma after the if-clause when the if-clause precedes the main…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “indifference” (n.) Transcription: [ɪnˈdɪfərəns] Translation: равнодушие, безразличие Meaning: lack of interest in someone or something Example: Their indifference is merely pretense.- Их безразличие — всего лишь притворство. Synonyms : disregard, apathy
Despite the marvels of modern transportation, Vladimir Nesin prefers to see the world on foot. Despite the marvels of modern transportation, Vladimir Nesin prefers to see the world on foot. “I ran around barefoot as a kid, and whenever I take my shoes off it’s like a return to my childhood (детство). I’m always struck…
Types of Bad Bosses and How to Deal with Them. Type #3: 3. The Manager Who Likes to Play The Blame Game You and your team launched a new campaign. Unfortunately, the results weren’t as good as you’d hoped. You report your numbers to your boss and share lessons learned, but it’s not good enough.…
Indirect Speech Reported or indirect speech is usually used to talk about the past, so we normally change the tense of the words spoken. We use reporting verbs like ‘say’, ‘tell’, ‘ask’, and we may use the word ‘that’ to introduce the reported words. Inverted commas are not used.She said, “I saw him.” (direct speech)…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “affluent” (adj.) Transcription: [æf.lu.ənt] Translation: богатый Meaning: having a lot of money or owning a lot of things Example: His family was more affluent than most.- Его семья была богаче, чем большинство других. Synonym: wealthy, rich, prosperous
Russia will extend its visa-free travel regime for foreign football fans until the end of 2018, President Vladimir Putin said after the World Cup final in Moscow on Sunday. Russia allowed (разрешила) football fans to travel to Russia without visas to attend the World Cup once they obtained (получили) fan IDs that were issued to…
Types of Bad Bosses and How to Deal with Them. Type #2: 2. The Manager Who Doesn’t Let You Work With Others (ever) Your organization has a lot of departments and different perspectives. You think the project you’re working on would benefit from cross-functional teamwork. Your boss doesn’t. He might tell you that it’s better…
Direct Speech Direct speech repeats, or quotes, the exact words spoken. When we use direct speech in writing, we place the words spoken between quotation marks (” “) and there is no change in these words. We may be reporting something that’s being said NOW (for example a telephone conversation), or telling someone later about…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “obstacle” (n.) Transcription: [ɒbstəkl] Translation: препятствие, преграда Meaning: something that makes it difficult for you to go somewhere or to succeed at something Example: Fear of change is an obstacle to progress.- Страх перемен – это препятствие прогрессу. Synonym: barrier, hurdle