French Inventor Successfully Crosses the English Channel on a Hoverboard

Mr Hoverboard is a cheaper way to be Marty McFly A French inventor flew across the English Channel (Ла-Манш) on a jet-powered hoverboard (гироскутер с реактивным двигателем) on Sunday, after an unsuccessful attempt last month. Zapata, a former jet ski racing champion, drew comparisons to Spider-Man’s archnemesis (заклятый враг) Green Goblin as he flew a…

Business Communication Skills Tip

Useful Language (Levels A1, A2) INTRODUCING PEOPLE Jurgen, this is Lisa. — Юрген, это Лиза. Anita, do you know Ian? — Анита, вы знакомы с Ианом? Have you met Mauro? — Вы знаете Мауро? RESPONDING Pleased/nice to meet you. — Рад(-а) познакомиться с Вами.  Good to see you again. — Рад(-а) снова видеть Вас. CLARIFYING…

Grammar Tip

The Use of Tenses in Time Clauses A Present Perfect in a time clause refers to a future situation. Compared to the Present Simple, the Present Perfect puts more emphasis on the action being completed. Example: I’ll wash up as soon as I finish. or I’ll wash up as soon as I have finished. —…

Good (n.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “good” (n.) Transcription: [ɡʊd] Russian Translation: благо, польза, хорошее Definition: 1. Something that is an advantage or help to a person or situation. 2. Morally good or correct behaviour Example: 1. I think a trip to the beach would do us all a lot of good. 2. This is…