Successfully Using English at Work. Tip #4: Don’t Be Shy or Embarrassed, Just Do Your Best In the end, the most important thing is to just try your best. Don’t worry about the little errors when speaking to co-workers. The most important thing is to be understood—even if you accidentally (нечаянно) use the wrong tense…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “overrated” (adj.) Transcription: [ˌəʊvəˈreɪtɪd] Russian Translation: переоцененный Definition: If something is overrated, it is considered to be better or more important than it really is. Example: After seeing the award-winning movie, we decided it was overrated. Synonyms: overvalued, overestimated
June 5, 2019- July 21, 2019 As part of the XI Moscow International Biennale of Fashion and Style in Photography 2019 the Multimedia Art Museum, Moscow presents an exhibition by celebrated French photographer Jean-Baptiste Huynh. The photographer’s most celebrated series were featured (были представлены) in the ‘Beauty’ exhibition: ‘Nature’, ‘Monochrome’, ‘Animals’, ‘Insects’, ‘Japan’ and ‘Woman’.…
“Could” for Ability Could is an important modal verb in English. It is used for ability, possibility, and requests. Could for Ability “Could” is the past tense of “can.” These modals are used to show ability. Here are some examples: Example: Present: I can play guitar.- Я умею играть на гитаре. Example: Past: I could…
Successfully Using English at Work. Tip #3: Practice Common Scenarios with a Native Speaker When you first begin your job, find a native speaking friend or teacher and practice common (обычный) work scenarios with them. This will help you feel more comfortable speaking English at work. You will be able to think about how you…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “sweltering” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈswel.tər.ɪŋ] Russian Translation: знойный, душный, жаркий Definition: extremely and uncomfortably hot Example: The air conditioning was broken, and it was sweltering in the office. Synonyms: hot, burning, boiling
With temperatures in Moscow reaching record highs this week, Muscovites went outside to beat the heat. Sweltering summer temperatures came to Moscow this week, with the thermometer reaching a record high of 30 degrees Celsius. Muscovites flocked (скапливаться) to the city’s parks and fountains in search of any respite (передышка) they could find.
“Must not” for Prohibition You can prohibit an action or make a rule against something with “must not”. Here are some examples: Example: You must not use a cell phone.- Вы не должны использовать мобильный телефон. Example: You must not write with pencil.- Вы не должны писать карандашом.
Successfully Using English at Work. Tip #2: Learn Slang and Idioms Relevant to Your Job Every job, company, and industry has their “jargon,” or set of vocabulary and idioms that are specific (характерный) to that job, company, or industry. Be sure to make extra effort (усилие) to learn the jargon, slang, and idioms that your…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “superb” (adj.) Transcription: [sʊˈpɜrb] Russian Translation: великолепный Definition: of the very best quality; excellent Example: We have done a superb job. Synonyms: excellent, outstanding