“Due To”, “Because of” and “Because” Because of and due to are compound prepositions, usually followed by a noun object. We use them to give a reason for something. Example: The flight was delayed due to the storm. — Рейс был задержан из-за шторма. Example: Because of the hot weather we went to the pool.…
Today’s Word of the Day is: Transcription: [kənˈvɪnst] Russian Translation: уверенный, убежденный Definition: certain or certain of somebody’s beliefs Example: 1. “He says he’s doing it for our benefit.” — “Hmm, I’m still not convinced.” 2. My grandfather is a convinced concervative. Synonyms: confident, assured, having no doubt
An illusion of the river with circles on the water is to be created on Okskaya metro station (Nekrasovskaya Line). “The architects were inspired by Okskaya Street, named after (названа в честь) the Oka River, located nearby. Blue was chosen as the main colour for the station’s design. The ticket office hall, lobbies and platform…
The Best Ways to Improve Your Vocabulary The average English native speaker knows about 20 – 25,000 words. When actually speaking and with everyday writing (emails, letters, notes etc.) this goes down to about 5,000 very common words. But how to make sure your vocabulary regularly stacks up (пополняется)? Watch movies If you see the…
Adjective + that-clause We use to be + adjective + that-clause to express opinions and feelings. Some adjectives commonly used in this way are sure, certain, right, important, afraid, pleased, sorry, surprised, worried. We can omit “that” with no change in meaning. Example: It is important that we look at the problem in more detail.…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to involve” (v.) Transcription: [ɪnˈvɒlv] Russian Translation: включать, вовлекать, задействовать Definition: 1. If an activity, situation, etc. involves something, that thing is a part of the activity. 2. To include someone in something, or to make him/her take part in it. Examples: 1. They said that the job would…
Friday, July 26, 2019 to Saturday, July 27, 2019 This summer boutique (элитный) festival Chess & Jazz returns to Moscow Hermitage Garden on July 26-27 featuring performances from two-time Grammy award winner Gregory Porter and the Manchester trio, GoGo Penguin. Chess grandmasters are flying in to inspire rookies (начинающие игроки) and give lessons across the…
Productivity Tips for Incredibly Busy People Part 3 Know your strengths and weaknesses For example, night owls (совы) feel the most energized and focused in the evenings, so they might save their toughest workload for 8 or 9 p.m. Take a walk at lunchtime if you struggle with low energy in the afternoons. Focus on…
“As If” and “As Though” As if and as though are conjunctions that have similar meanings. They are followed by a clause — a group of words with a subject and a predicate. The structures as if/as though + a clause are used to describe something that is unreal. Example: He talked to Tom as…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “brainchild” (n.) Transcription: [ˈbreɪn.tʃaɪld] Russian Translation: оригинальная идея, детище, замысел Definition: an original idea, plan or invention Example: That enterprise is the brainchild of the trade union movement.