Conditional Sentences Conditional sentences (придаточные предложения условия) are statements discussing known factors or supposed situations and their consequences. Complete conditional sentences contain a conditional clause (often referred to as the if-clause) and a consecutive clause. If a certain condition is true, then a particular result happens. Examples: 1. When water reaches 100 degrees, it boils.…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “influential” (adj.) Transcription: [ˌɪn.fluˈen.ʃəl] Russian Translation: влиятельный, авторитетный Definition: having a lot of influence on someone or something Example: 1. She wanted to work for a big and influential (= powerful) newspaper. 2. He is one of the most influential figures in the government. Synonyms: powerful, important, high-profile
What Is Business Dinner Etiquette? It’s relatively common to meet with business colleagues to share a meal, whether you’re on a business trip together, interviewing for a position or discussing the company’s next move. No matter what the reason, it’s important to show proper etiquette at the table. Though a general rule of thumb (общее,…
Moscow is one of the largest cities in Europe and in the whole world It is perhaps unsurprising (не удивительно) that the majority of the most populous cities in the world are in the two most densely populated (густонаселенные) countries in the world, China and India. Among these are Shanghai and Beijing (25 and 22…
The Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Jun. 19 – Sep. 15 2019 The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts has presented one of the most prominent (известный, значительный) collections of European modernist art, encompassing (охватывающий) the most important artistic trends of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This exhibition is extraordinary in its scale and content.…
Business Etiquette in International Countries United States A primary component of the U.S. business culture is punctuality. Although other cultures don’t watch the clock when it comes to meeting clients and co-workers, Americans believe punctuality is a sign of respect. The importance of deadlines is also a subculture in U.S. business; they are strictly followed.…
Participial Adjectives Some participles (like ‘interested’ or ‘interesting’) can be used as adjectives. We usually use the past participle (ending in -ed) to talk about how someone feels: Examples: 1. She’s interested in history (NOT: She’s really interesting in history). — Она интересуется историей. 2. He was amused to hear his little son singing in…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to foresee” (v.) Transcription: [fɔː(r)ˈsiː] Russian Translation: предвидеть, знать заранее Definition: to see or know something that will happen in the future Example: 1. I don’t foresee any difficulties so long as we keep within budget. 2. It is difficult to foresee with certainty what type of questions might…
Get inspired with these wise quotes about the power of education 1. Once you learn to read you will be forever free (Frederick Douglass). Douglass was one of America’s greatest writers and thinkers, despite the fact he was born into slavery, a system that forbade (запрещала) reading. His classic treatise (труд, исследование) on freedom, “Narrative of the…
Business Etiquette in International Countries Globalization has increased the amount of international business dealing, and with this has come a greater need for business managers to understand the business etiquette in foreign countries. Deals can be lost by people who are unaware of (не в курсе) a foreign associate‘s (коллега, партнер) culture, customs or etiquette.…