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…
If you are interested in space, you’ve got to see it The long and expensive renovation of the historic Moscow planetarium has yielded stunning results (дала потрясающие результаты). At the interactive museum children and adults can learn about space, telescopes, satellites (спутники), gravity (гравитация) and other miracles of science by getting involved in hands-on exhibits…
What Are the Positive Effects of Using Technology to Communicate? Advantage: Communication Log Technology has made it easy to keep extended communication logs (журнал отслеживания сообщений). Emails and texts are easily tracked to confirm what was discussed in previous correspondence. Even phone conversations can be recorded and logged in digital formats through customer retention management…
Tag Questions Tag questions (or question tags) turn a statement into a question. They are often used for checking information that we think we know is true (but we need a confirmation). Example: It’s a beautiful day, isn’t it? — Сегодня прекрасный день, правда? We also use tag questions to ask for help or to…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “concern” (n.) Transcription: [kənˈsɜːn] Russian Translation: обеспокоенность чем-л.; вопрос, который необходимо решить Definition: a worried or nervous feeling about something, or something that makes you feel worried Example: Many people have voiced concern over the proposed changes in the law. Synonyms: worry, anxiety, preoccupation
August 23 — September 1, Red Square, Moscow Spasskaya Tower is a music fiesta, a spectacular show, staged on the background of the monumental walls of the Kremlin, and a great ‘battlefield’ of the bands from different countries fighting for the love and admiration of the audience. The harmonious combination of military, classical, folk and…
What Are the Positive & Negative Effects of Using Technology to Communicate? Advantage: Speed and Efficiency Being able to reach customers, co-workers and vendors (поставщик) quickly helps improve the efficiency of any business operation. Mobile technology makes it easy to keep contact information in a mobile device. You can reach out with questions (обратиться с…
Modal Verbs To Talk About Future Possibility May, might and could are used to express future possibility. In this situation they have the same meaning. Examples: 1. The store may open at 10 tomorrow. 2. The store might open at 10 tomorrow. 3. The store could open at 10 tomorrow. — Магазин, может быть, откроется…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “interaction” (n.) Transcription: [ˌɪn.təˈræk.ʃən] Russian Translation: взаимодействие Definition: the activity of being with and talking to other people, and the way that people react to each other Example: Jobs that involve a degree of social interaction are usually more satisfying. Synonyms: communication, contact, discourse