“Must” for Possibility Example: He ate 3 pieces of cake. He must like cake.- Он съел 3 куска торта. Он, должно быть, любит торт. Example: They worked for 12 hours today. They must be tired.- Они работали 12 часов сегодня. Они, должно быть, устали.
Successfully Using English at Work. Tip #1: Talk with Your Co-workers Outside of Work If your co-workers go for a drink or dinner after work, join them. If they invite you to lunch—say yes. Even if you are shy, it’s helpful to talk to your co-workers outside of work. This way, you will become more…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to endure” (v.) Transcription: [ɪnˈdʒʊər] Russian Translation: терпеть, выносить, выдерживать Definition: to experience and bear something difficult, painful, or unpleasant Example: We had to endure a nine-hour delay at the airport! Synonyms: undergo, go through, experience
International Documentary Film Festival Beat Film Festival is the largest international documentary film festival in Russia founded by cultural enthusiasts (любители культуры) with an art management background in the industry Alyona Bocharova and Kirill Sorokin. Its main edition (программа) takes place in Moscow in late May — early June annually since 2010, and in the…
Three Ways to Cope with Anxiety in the Workplace Here are the three practices that can help you cope with anxiety in the workplace. 1. Go for a walk– when your body tells you to escape, just comply (подчиняться). It’s easy to take a little walk and mask it as a coffee break. These few…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to praise” (v.) Transcription: [preɪz] Russian Translation: хвалить Definition: to say that you admire someone or something, or that they are very good Example: My parents always praised me when I did well at school. Synonym: to commend
Check out our digest of summer musical festivals Usadba Jazz: June 22-23 – this year the main jass event of the summer will take place at Kolomenskoye park. Bosco Fresh Fest: June 29 – this year it will take place in the grounds of the Palace of Pioneers. Main headliners are James Blake, and Roisin…
“Must” for Obligation Must is one of the English modal verbs. Must is a modal verb used to show obligation. Like all modal verbs, must is followed by a base verb: MUST + BASE VERB Example: He must go to class today.- Он должен пойти на занятие сегодня. Example: They must work tomorrow.- Они должны…
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Today’s Word of the Day is: “confusion” (n.) Transcription: [kənˈfjuːʒən] Russian Translation: путаница, неразбериха Definition: a state in which people do not understand what is happening or what they should do Example: To avoid confusion, the twins never wore the same clothes.- Чтобы избежать путаницы, близнецы никогда не носили одну и ту же одежду. Synonyms:…