Business Communication Skills Tip

Useful language: How to Interrupt and Ask for Clarification Although it may seem impolite, sometimes you need to interrupt a conversation (прервать разговор) and make a remark. You can say:  Could I just say something? — Можно мне сказать?  Excuse me, but could I just say… —  Извините, но можно я скажу…   If you…

RetroFest Festival in Sokolniki Park

On August 24th and 25th, 2019 the oldest park in Moscow, Sokolniki, will become the venue for RetroFest It is a long-awaited (долгожданный) and festive occasion for all vintage and antiques lovers! On the Great Circle you’ll see a large exhibition of more than 300 collectible (коллекционный) cars and motorcycles. In the marquees (шатры. палатки)…

Grammar Tip

Modals To Offer Suggestions We use would you like, shall and should to make suggestions.  Examples: 1. Would you like a cup of tea? 2. Shall we take a walk? 3. Should we go out tonight? — 1. Не желаете ли чашечку чая? 2. Может быть, пойдем погуляем? 3. Не сходить ли нам куда-нибудь сегодня…

Venue (n.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “venue” (n.) Transcription: [ˈven.juː] Russian Translation: место проведения, площадка мероприятия Definition: the place where a public event or meeting happens Example: The hotel is an ideal venue for conferences and business meetings. Synonyms: place, location, setting