Grammar Tip

Parts of the Sentence – Verbals – Gerunds A gerund always ends in –ing and is used as a noun. Example: Eating is fun. The gerund can be a subject (Eating is fun.); a direct object (I like eating.); a predicate nominative (A fun time is eating.); an appositive (A fun time, eating, takes much…

Business Communication Skills Tip

What the Class of 2019 Wants From Employers There are some indicators that generation-Z does approach prospective employers a bit differently. When they’re evaluating a job or company, there are several things that many want to see. Gen-Z is looking for a great culture above all. They’re savvy (разумный) enough to see beyond ping-pong tables…

to suffice (v.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “to suffice” (v.) Transcription: [səˈfaɪs] Russian Translation: хватать, быть достаточным Definition: to be enough Example: I’m taking $400 – I think that should suffice. Synonyms: be enough, be sufficient

Moscow Museums Are Open Free May 13 Through May 19

A free ticket at the box office will suffice during these days for admission to the city’s museums. From May 13 through May 19  Moscow residents and guests can attend the most interesting exhibitions for free as part of the Moscow Museum Week. This time, the programme includes two all-city events ― campaigns (мероприятия) “Days…