Parallel Construction. Tip #1: A common writing fault is faulty parallelism. In writing, parallelism is a similarity of construction of adjacent word groups. Faulty parallelism results when words, phrases, or clauses are mismatched. Here are some examples of faulty parallelism: Hiking is more fun than to swim. “Hiking” is a verbal noun. “To swim” is…
A renovated avant-garde apartment promising to transport tourists back to a “1930s utopia” has opened its doors to guests in Moscow. Nestled in a 1932 building designed by Constructivist architect Ivan Nikolaev, the apartment has been painstakingly (тщательно) recreated by Alexander Dudnev and Konstantin Gudkov.Built close to a cluster of Moscow’s major (основной) train stations…
These Are The Career Mistakes You Should Stay Away From This Year From staying in your comfort zone to letting yourself be unhappy for too long, don’t fall into these traps. Here are a few critical mistakes you should avoid this year at all costs.1. AVOIDING RISKSIt’s not easy to step outside your comfort zone…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to collaborate” (v.) Transcription: [kəˈlæbəreɪt] Translation: сотрудничать Meaning: to work with someone else for a special purpose Example: A German company collaborated with a Swiss firm to develop the product. Synonyms: to cooperate