Indefinite Article. Part 1. 1. We use the indefinite article, a/an, with countable nouns when the hearer/reader does not know exactly (точно) which one we are referring to: Example: Police are searching (искать) for a 14 year-old girl.2. We also use it to show the person or thing is one of a group: Example:…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to overload” (v.) Transcription: [ˌəʊvəlˈəʊd] Russian Translation: перегружать Definition: to give someone more work or problems than they can deal with Example: All the staff are overloaded with work. Synonyms: strain, tax, burden
Three Tips to Cut Down On Your Digital Dependence 1. Schedule your internet and email use. You could technically eat all day long, but most people don’t. They eat only a few set times a day. So treat your intake (потребление) of digital information in all its forms the same way. Rather than answering every…
The School Pavilion in Muzeon Arts Park is Offering Argentinian Dance Classes. Every Friday starting on 30 November, the participants will learn how to do the Samba, Chacarera and Gato. The teachers will explain the steps, the rhythm and then they will show the class how to put the knowledge (навыки) into practice. According to…
Literature Fans, This Event is For You. The musical captures the subtle (тонкий) psychology and emotional depth (глубокость) of the great novel by Leo Tolstoy. In fall 2016 the creators of Russia’s legendary musicals “Count Orlov” and “Monte Cristo” delivered another unforgettable premiere to Moscow audiences – “Anna Karenina” musical based on the timeless (бессмертный)…
The Definite Article. Part 3. We also use the definite article: • countries whose names include (включать в себя) words like kingdom, states or republic: the United Kingdom; the Kingdom of Nepal; the United States; the People’s Republic of China • countries which have plural nouns as their names: the Netherlands; the Philippines• geographical…
Are You Ready To Be a Manager? Before you say yes to a management role, ask yourself these 4 questions to see whether you are ready to be a manager. 1. Am I ready to be in the spotlight (центр внимания)? Being in a management role will put you in the spotlight, whether you want…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “assertive” (adj.) Transcription: [əˈsɜː.tɪv] Russian Translation: уверенный в себе Definition: Someone who is assertive behaves confidently and is not frightened to say what they want or believe. Example: If you really want the promotion, you’ll have to be more assertive. Synonym: self-confident
Today’s Word of the Day is: “courteous” (adj.) Transcription: [kɜː.ti.əs] Russian Translation: любезный, учтивый Definition: polite and showing respect Example: The staff are always courteous and helpful. Synonym: well mannered, respectful
The Definite Article. Part 2. We also use the definite article:• to say something about all the things referred to by a noun The wolf is not really a dangerous animal (= Wolves are not really dangerous animals)The kangaroo is found only in Australia (= Kangaroos are found only in Australia) We use the definite…