Four Easy Ways to Sound Smarter If you sound knowledgeable (умный; компетентный), you’ll be taken seriously at meetings and elsewhere.But what exactly does it take to sound knowledgeable? 1. DO YOUR HOMEWORKThe starting point is knowing what you’re talking about. If you comment at a meeting, be sure you’re on sound footing (на прочной основе).…
Here’s our pick of what to do on a rainy day in Moscow: 1. Visit historic Danilovsky Food Market– choose one of the restaurants in the food hall and treat (угощать) yourself with something fresh and tasty, or fill your basket with the best selection of local products. 2. Visit the Lumiere Brothers Centre for…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “prudent” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈpruː.dənt] Translation: благоразумный Meaning: careful and avoiding risks Example: You made a prudent choice. Synonym: wise, cautious, careful