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.…
Tag Questions (Part 2) Tag questions (or question tags) turn a statement into a question. Usually if the main clause is positive, the question tag is negative. Examples: 1. She dances very well, doesn’t she? 2. You are tired, aren’t you? — Она очень хорошо танцует, не правда ли? Вы ведь очень устали, верно? In…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to build on” (phrasal verb) Transcription: [ˈbɪld ‘ɒn] Russian Translation: брать что-л. за основу, развивать далее Definition: to use a success or achievement as a base from which to achieve more success Example: 1. We must build on our reputation to expand the business. 2. A good relationship is…