Today’s Word of the Day is: “splendid” (adj.) Transcription: [splen.dɪd] Russian Translation: чудесный, великолепный, замечательный, отличный Definition: very good or very beautiful, special, etc Example: I have some splendid news.- У меня отличные новости. Synonyms: excellent, wonderful, marvellous
Five Ways Work Culture Will Change by 2030 Workplace culture will face some significant challenges and shifts by 2030. Here’s a taste of what the future holds. 1. TEAMS WILL BE MORE DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE THAN EVER As a shortage of knowledge workers forces organizations to cast a wider net for talent, tapping new regions…
Works from the Tretyakov Gallery and private collections. The great Jewish ex-Soviet artist and dissident (разномыслящий), Oscar Rabin has died at the age of 90. A New York Times obituary (обитуарий) from Nov. 11, reports that Rabin died in Florence, Italy, where he had been staying “for an exhibition of his work at the Florentine…
Future Continuous vs. Future Perfect Continuous If you do not include a duration such as “for five minutes,” “for two weeks” or “since Friday,” many English speakers choose to use the future continuous rather than the future perfect continuous. Be careful because this can change the meaning of the sentence. Future continuous emphasizes interrupted actions,…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “prevailing” (adj.) Transcription: [prɪˈveɪ.lɪŋ] Russian Translation: преобладающий, распространенный Definition: existing a lot in a particular group, area, or at a particular time Example: Agriculture is the prevailing industry of this town. Synonyms: current, existing, common
Strong Ways To Close a Cover Letter We will be giving you phrases one by one to include in the final paragraph of your cover letter that will help you seal the deal for your next interview: 4. “I WOULD APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET WITH YOU TO DISCUSS HOW MY QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE BENEFICIAL…
February 9, 2019 Moscow Improv Club and Dina Mild is inviting you to a big improv show at “Вермель” this Saturday, 9th February, 6:30 in the evening. You will see three shows, including an improvised musical. The actors are going to make everything up on the spot, that’s why you will never see the same…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “lucid” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈluː.sɪd] Russian Translation: четкий, понятный, ясный, здравый Definition: clearly expressed and easy to understand, or (of a person) thinking or speaking clearly Example: You must write in a clear and lucid style. Synonyms: intelligible, comprehensible, clear
Used To. Use #2 : Past Facts and Generalizations Used to can also be used to talk about past facts or generalizations which are no longer true. Example: George used to be the best student in class, but now Lena is the best. – Джордж был лучшим учеником в классе, но теперь Лена – лучшая.…
Until February 9, 2019 A neo-conceptual artist, Wim Delvoye is widely known for contemporary art that cleverly combines philosophical ideas, a fresh use of materials and a love for craftsmanship (искусная работа). Blurring the boundary between the art of the past and the digital realm (сфера) of current art practice, he makes aerodynamic, mathematically perfect,…