‘Shall’ or ‘Will’? The traditional rule is that shall is used with first person pronouns (i.e. I and we) to form the future tense, while will is used with second and third person forms (i.e. you, he, she, it, they). For example:Example: I shall be late.- Я опоздаю.Example: They will not have enough food.- У…
The Dos and Don’ts of Business Email Etiquette Whether you’re a senior professional or an office newbie (новичок), here are some must-remember dos and don’ts of business email etiquette. 1. Do Pay Attention to The Subject Line Write a clear, concise (краткий) subject line that reflects the body of the email. Avoid subject lines with…
Make reservations to attend the annual Cucumber Festival in Suzdal Concerts, dances, games, contests, art shows, and — of course —jars and crocks (глиняный кувшин или горшок) of cucumbers, prepared in more ways than you can imagine. You can visit the town’s magnificent (великолепный) outdoor historical museum, monasteries, churches, and town arcade. There are plenty…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to talk shop” (id.) Russian Translation: говорить о работе Definition: to talk about your job when not at work Example: Even at a party they talk shop! Synonym: to talk business