Festival guests enjoyed a food court, participated in master classes and contests. Spring Bike Festival took place in Moscow on May 19 to bring together a record number of participants – more than 40,000. The holiday began with the Sadovoye Koltso cycling race – an against-the-clock race for amateur (любитель) athletes of various training…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “exodus” (n.) Transcription: [ˈeksədəs] Translation: массовый уход, исход Meaning: a situation in which a large number of people all leave a place together Example: There has been a mass exodus of workers from the villages to the towns. Synonyms: mass departure, migration
How to Use Zero Conditional Sentences Zero conditional sentences express general truths—situations in which one thing always causes another. When you use a zero conditional, you’re talking about a general truth rather than a specific instance of something. Consider the following examples:Example: If you don’t brush your teeth, you get cavities.- Если ты не чистишь…
100 fish and seafood species brought from all over the country will be offered for sale. At the end of May, Moscow residents and guests will enjoy regular city-wide Fish Week festival. It will have seven venues (место проведения): Revolyutsii Square, Manezhnaya Square, passage between them, Klimentovsky Pereulok and Tverskoi Boulevard (three venues). The venues…
How to Decide Whether to Email, Text, Call, or Talk in Person Below are some of the most common channels for communication, and the ways to use—and not abuse—them on the job. 1. Face-to- face – speaking face-to-face with someone is still best. Whenever possible, seek out (добиваться) these one-on-one situations. To make the most…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “gullible” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈɡʌlɪbl] Russian Translation: легковерный, доверчивый Definition: Someone who is gullible is easily tricked because they trust people too much. Example: They sell overpriced souvenirs to gullible tourists. Synonym: trusting
Parts of the Sentence – Verbals – Noun Infinitives An infinitive is to plus a verb form. It can be used as a noun. Examples: to be, to see, to be seen, to be eaten. The noun infinitive can be a subject (To eat is fun.); a direct object (I like to eat.); a…
Five Phrases That Will Help You Sell Your Ideas Small language changes may seem insignificant, but incorporating (включать) these six phrases can help you communicate how confident and fully invested you are. 1. “I believe”– much stronger choice than the related–but weaker–phrase “I think.” 2. “I know”– if you are leading a team, and someone…
On Sunday May 19 the National Hotel will open its doors for Vintage Marketplace Moscow that will last only for one day. The market will take place (проходить) in seven reception halls at the second floor of the hotel. Organisers have selected 60 best vintage projects from Moscow, Saint Petersburg and other towns for the…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “willpower” (n.) Transcription: [ˈwɪlpaʊər] Russian Translation: сила воли Definition: the ability to control your own thoughts and the way in which you behave Example: It takes great willpower to lose weight. Synonym: self-control