Business Communication Skills Tip

How to Write an Out-of-Office Message Tip#2 Keep Things Simple If you have a job where it makes sense to list alternate (дополнительный) contacts for while you’re away, do that … but don’t get so detailed that you’re recreating your company’s email directory in your out-of-office message. For most people, limiting it to two or…

Acquaintance (n.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “acquaintance” (n.) Transcription: [əˈkweɪntəns] Russian Translation: знакомый Definition: a person whom you know but do not know well and who is therefore not exactly a friend Example: I have a large circle of friends and acquaintances engaged in photography. Synonyms: associate, contact

Grammar Tip

How to Order at a Restaurant: US vs UK Do you ask for the bill or the check? How much should you tip? Are they chips or fries? Dining out is a great way to practice your English skills when you’re studying English, but for many learners, it can be a nervous experience. This is…

Staying Hydrated Is a Smart Move

How much water should we be drinking? Health authorities commonly recommend eight 8-ounce glasses, which equals about 2 liters. This is called the 8×8 rule and is very easy to remember. But they acknowledge (уточнить) that nearly 20 percent of your day’s hydration is derived from food, which can be difficult to count.  The key…