A Good American Book On Russian History (B2, C1) In The Icon and the Axe: An Interpretive History of Russian Culture (Vintage Books, 1966), the recently-deceased American author James H. Billington provides a sweeping (широкомасштабный) yet penetrating exploration of Russian culture from ancient Kievan Rus, to the Soviet epoch. Billington sets himself apart from (отличается…
How to Build Positive Communication Skills Here are some tips that will make your working relationships more productive 1. Know that every person in your workplace, including you, has his own agenda (список дел). This means that each person is working toward the goals that are most important to him. Talking about what is…
Modal Verbs To Express Prohibition We use the verb must in the negative form (mustn’t) to express that something is strictly prohibited. Examples: 1. You mustn’t be rude to your parents. 2. You mustn’t drive without a license. — 1. Ты не должен грубить родителям. 2. Запрещается ездить за рулем без водительских прав. Can’t is…
Today’s Word of the Day is: to appreciate (v.) Transcription: [əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt] Russian Translation: ценить, отдавать должное, быть благодарным Definition: 1. To recognize how good someone or something is and to value him, her, or it 2. Used when you are thanking someone or showing that you are grateful Examples: 1. I began to appreciate the…
Health & Recreation Swimming can be an ideal aerobic workout that helps you burn calories and improve your health. Whether you’re swimming in a pool, participating in a water aerobics class at the local gym or going for a dip (ныряние, погружение) in the lake, you can benefit from this exercise. If you have joint…
How to Build Positive Communication Skills The famous American businessman Lee Iacocca once said, “You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can’t get them across (четко изложить), your ideas won’t get you anywhere (ни к чему не приведут).” However, for some people, communication does not come naturally. Perhaps you are one of those people.…
Modals To Express Assumptions When we assume something based on logic we can express it with must (in positive assumptions). It means we are almost 100% sure of something. Example: It is Sunday. He must be at home. (I’m sure he is at home.) — Сегодня воскресенье. Он должен быть дома. In negative assumptions we…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “diverse” (adj.) Transcription: [daɪˈvɜːs] Russian Translation: разнообразный, отличный от Definition: 1. Including many different types of people or things; 2. Varied or different Examples: 1. New York is a very culturally diverse city. 2. There is a diverse range of opinion on the issue. Synonyms: different, various, contrasting
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…
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)…