Grammar Tip

Either/or and Neither/nor Either/or and neither/nor connect two balanced words, clauses or phrases. They are called correlative conjunctions (cоотносительные союзы). Singular or plural verb? When two singular subjects are connected by either/or or neither/nor, use a singular verb. Example: Either Sally or Peter is invited. Example: Neither Sally nor Peter is invited. If one of…

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. 5. REMAINING OPEN-MINDED Staying open-minded is a very important communication skill–especially for entry-level (начинающий, малоопытный) employees. If an employee is an…

Pancake Revolution

Wooden Tower Burned at Maslenitsa Festival in Russia A giant wooden tower was torched (сожжено) at a folk festival celebration in Russia’s western Kaluga region as part of Maslenitsa, an originally pagan ritual absorbed (впитался) into Russian Orthodox Christian tradition also known as Pancake Week.The theme this year was the French Revolution and the wooden…

Enchanting (adj.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “enchanting” (adj.) Transcription:  [ɪnˈtʃɑːn.tɪŋ] Translation: очаровательный, феерический Meaning: very pleasant or charming Example: Georgia is an enchanting country.-  Грузия- очаровательная страна. Synonyms: captivating, charming