Grammar Tip

Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns Reflexive pronouns end in -self or -selves: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves. Use a reflexive pronoun when both the subject and object of a verb refer to the same person or thing. Example: I found myself sandwiched between passengers on the subway. Intensive pronouns  look the same as…

to cope (v.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “to cope” (v.) Transcription: [kəʊp] Russian Translation: справляться Definition: to deal successfully with a difficult situation Example: How do you cope with stress? Synonyms: to manage, to get by

Business Communication Skills Tip

What You Should Do When You Feel Unappreciated at Work We spend too much valuable time at work, so it is important to feel engaged and valued. Here are some things you can do when you feel unappreciated (недооценённый) at work:   1. Check out your perceptions (суждения, представления)– find someone who knows your work…

Moscow, St.Petersburg Named Russia’s Most Polluted Cities

Moscow’s air had the highest NO2 levels out of 15 ranked Russian cities, Greenpeace Russia has said. Greenpeace Russia has named Moscow and St. Petersburg the most polluted cities in the country with the highest concentration of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a toxic particle released from diesel fumes (дымление дизеля). St. Petersburg and the Siberian mining…