Grammar Tip

How to Discuss Films in English Watching a movie is a great way to practice your English listening skills and can help you with other areas of language as well. Read on for some useful film vocabulary.   Rom-com– short for Romantic Comedy. Trailer– this is the short advertisement for films that you see before…

Business Communication Skills Tip

Effective Ways to Develop Your Negotiation Skills Tip #1: Listen First, React Later A great negotiation technique that most people forget is to listen first and react later. Oftentimes (очень часто), when we feel too strongly about an issue, we forget to hear the other side. But even if you firmly believe that you deserve…

to procrastinate (v.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “to procrastinate” (v.) Transcription: [prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt] Russian Translation: медлить, откладывать Definition: to keep delaying something that must be done, often because it is unpleasant or boring Example: When it comes to housework, I tend to procrastinate. Synonyms: delay, stall

How to Travel Well on a Budget

One of the biggest concerns when it comes to booking travel is the cost. You want to take some risks and go on a trip, but then trying to stay within a budget can prove tricky (ненадёжный). Thankfully, technology can now help you pay only what you want to pay. Our new favorite way to…