Confetti (n.)
Today’s Word of the Day is: “confetti” (n.) Transcription: [kənˈfet.i] Russian Translation: конфетти Definition: small pieces of coloured paper that you throw at a celebration Example: At midnight, we all cheered and threw confetti.
Grammar Tip
How to Use “e.g.” and “i.e.” These two come from Latin and they are quite common in English writing. Here is a short explanation on what they mean and how to use them properly: e.g. It stands for the Latin phrase “exempli gratia”, which means “for example.” Example: Big cities, e.g. New York, London and…
Arduous (adj.)
Today’s Word of the Day is: “arduous” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈɑː.dʒu.əs] Russian Translation: трудный, напряжённый Definition: difficult, needing a lot of effort and energy Example: He went through a long and arduous training program. Synonyms: onerous, taxing, difficult
Shakespeare
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 This mostly movement staging (постановка) by actor-director Yevgeny Kulagin and choreographer Ivan Yestigneyev is a character study of Shakespearean characters. Music by Anthony Rouchier aka A.P.P.A.R.T. Venue: Gogol Center
Business Communication Skills Tip
Five Ways Work Culture Will Change by 2030 3. WORKERS WILL ALWAYS BE UPSKILLINGAs technology automates more rote tasks and changes the jobs that need to be done by humans, it also creates anxiety about being “left behind”. Workers and employers will need to partner to create lifelong learning pathways to keep pace with technology…
Grammar Tip
‘Bring’ or ‘Take’? The essential difference between these two words is that bring implies movement towards someone or something: Example: Bring your instrument with you when you come over.- Принеси свой инструмент с собой, когда придешь. Whereas take implies movement away from someone or something: Example: Take your belongings with you when you’re…
Blissful (adj.)
Today’s Word of the Day is: “blissful” (adj.) Transcription: [blɪs.fəl] Russian Translation: блаженный, счастливый Definition: extremely or completely happy Example: I had a blissful childhood. Synonyms: ecstatic, rapturous, joyful
Student in Cat Costume Impresses Russian Teacher
How far will you go to please a famously cat-obsessed professor? One university student in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg came to class in a Garfield costume – and got a massive payoff (вознаграждение) for what could have gotten him kicked out elsewhere.“A lifetime of passing grades!” the professor, Nadezhda Solopova of the Ural State…
Business Communication Skills Tip
Five Ways Work Culture Will Change by 2030 2. THE TRUST FACTOR WILL BE TRICKIER As artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) permeate virtually every area of work, employers will have access to a great deal more data about employees, productivity, and work patterns. This transparency will allow employers to find ways to improve…
Grammar Tip
Good vs. Well “Good” is an adjective. This means it describes people, things and places, not verbs. These sentences are correct: Example: Sam is a good boy. Example: They live in a good house. Example: This is not a good place live in. These sentences are incorrect: Example: Sam behaves good. Example: They eat good.…