Grammar Tip

“A Number of People Is” or “A Number of People Are”? Although the expression “a number” is strictly (строго) singular, the phrase “a number of”’ is used with plural nouns (as what grammarians (грамматист) call a determiner (or determiner)). The verb should therefore be plural: Example: A number of people are waiting for the bus.…

Business Communication Skills Tip

Communication Skills You Need to Succeed in the Workplace Whether you’re an employee or a manager, effective communication is vital. We will be posting essential communication skills every employee and boss needs to have. 4. UNDERSTANDING EMAIL ETIQUETTE In 2019, most of the communication we do is via email or another online platform. There’s always…

Tulip (n.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “tulip” (n.) Transcription: [ˈtjuːlɪp] Russian Translation: тюльпан Definition: a brightly coloured spring flower in the shape of a cup Example: Tulips are popular for Women’s Day in Russia.