Want to Look For a Job in 2019? Start by Doing These Things Right Now 4. POLISH YOUR SKILLSConsider the type of job you’ll be applying for and examine your skill set. Maybe there’s something you know how to do that you’re a little rusty at. Take an online refresher course or do something that…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “curiosity” (n.) Transcription: [ˌkjʊə.riˈɒs.ə.ti] Translation: любопытство Meaning: an eager wish to know or learn about something Example: I’m burning with curiosity – you must tell me who won! Synonyms: inquisitiveness, interest
Words For Uncountable Nouns There isExample: There is salt on my pasta.Example: There is water on the table. MuchExample: There is much sugar in this coffee.Example: There is not much pollution in Toronto.
Moscow has dozens of skating rinks: indoors, outdoors, in courtyards and neighborhood parks. They all have something to recommend them: some are good for kids, some are perfect for courting couples, and a few are made for good amateur skaters working on their spins. Here are the five best rinks of the season.1. City of…
Want to Look For a Job in 2019? Start by Doing These Things Right Now 3. USE SOME VACATION TIMEVacation policies vary by company. Some carry vacation over into the new year, and some pay you for unused time if you decide to leave, while others do neither.December is a popular month to take time…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “vulnerable” (adj.) Transcription: [vʌlnərəbl] Translation: уязвимый, ранимый Meaning: easy to hurt or attack physically or emotionally Example:Children are the most vulnerable members of society. – Дети являются наиболее уязвимыми членами общества. Synonyms: weak, unprotected
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”…
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…
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…
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