“Which” to Modify a Whole Sentence Which is used to modify a noun or a pronoun. Sometimes which can also refer not just to one word, but to the whole sentence. Using which to add extra information to the previous clause is common in speaking. Example: He showed me around the town, which was very…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “get-together” (n.) Transcription: [ˈɡet.təˌɡeð.ər ] Russian Translation: неофициальная встреча; посиделки, “междусобойчик” Definition: an informal meeting or social occasion Example: She went home for a family get-together over the weekend. Synonyms: gathering, party, informal meeting
The Difference Between “That” and “Which” That and which can be translated into Russian as “который” (-ая, -ое), but there is a difference between them. That defines the word we’re talking about and distinguishes it from others. It often means a unique, one and only object. We can’t take that away from the sentence without…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to conduct” (v.) Transcription: [kənˈdʌkt] Russian Translation: проводить, руководить, вести Definition: to organize or perform a particular activity Examples: The experiments were conducted by scientists in New York. Synonyms: to direct, to guide, to show sb. around
How to Attend a Conference Without Feeling Overwhelmed Conferences can be excellent networking opportunities, but they can also be exhausting (утомительный) for introverts. Here’s how to set yourself up for success. Focus on just one person– one of the biggest benefits of attending conferences is meeting others. But that doesn’t mean that you have to…
Arseniy, an artist from the Russian city of Samara Arseniy has recently made waves on social media with a series of photographs made against the backdrop of an abandoned five-story building (на фоне заброшенного пятиэтажного здания). The project is called “1m²” and addresses social issues and experiences encountered (встречающийся) by normal Russians. The performances include…
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…
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
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’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…