Grammar Tip

Used to vs. Simple Past Both simple past and used to can be used to describe past habits, past facts and past generalizations; however, used to is preferred when emphasizing these forms of past repetition in positive sentences. On the other hand, when asking questions or making negative sentences, simple past is preferred. Example:  You…

Tix (inf.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “tix” (inf.) Transcription: [tɪks] Russian Translation: билеты Definition: tickets (informal) Example: We got tix for the game tomorrow.

Business Communication Skills Tip

Strong Ways To Close a Cover Letter Writing a cover letter isn’t an easy task for many job seekers. There’s a lot of pressure because, sometimes, the cover letter is the only piece the recruiter will read. Therefore, your cover letter must be a piece of writing that describes your achievements, and how you will…

Here’s Where to Travel in 2019

Here is one of the most awe-inspiring places to add to your list of possibilities for this year—and beyond. Puerto Rico Why: A year after being battered by Hurricane Maria, the “Island of Enchantment” has been reborn. There’s a newfound vibrancy (резонанс) in the streets of old San Juan and along the island’s sparkling shores,…