How To Use “Had Better” To Give Advice We use had better 1. To give recommendations. Example: You’d better stop smoking. — Вам лучше бросить курить. 2. To express a desperate hope or a threat. Example: He’d better not be having an affair now. — Ему бы сейчас лучше не заводить роман. 3. To give…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “delight” (n.) Transcription: [dɪˈlaɪt] Russian Translation: восторг, удовольствие, радость Definition: a feeling of great happiness and pleasure Examples: Joe’s delight in his children’s achievements was beautiful to see. To my great delight, she said yes. Synonyms: pleasure, excitement, enthusiasm
It’s probably in the Finnish language There are over 7,000 languages spoken in the world. Earlier this year, extensive research studies (масштабные исследования) found that one language is lost on average (в среднем) every three months. The Bible is the most translated book in the world, followed by Pinocchio. Surprised? Us too, but we’re not…
Effective Listening in Business Communication Part 3 Body Language Eyes focused on the speaker, sitting forward slightly in your chair, arms and legs in an open and relaxed position are examples of body language that communicates true listening. Take a second to become aware of what your nonverbal communication is saying to others. If it…
Modals To Give Advice We use the modal verbs should, ought to and had better or shouldn’t, ought not and had better not to give advice. Should and ought to have the same meaning, but the verb ‘should’ is more common. They can be used to refer to the present and the future time. Examples: …
Today’s Word of the Day is: to make sense (ph.) Transcription: [meɪk ‘sens] Russian Translation: быть логичным, разумным Definition: 1. To be practical and sensible; 2. To be easy to understand Example: 1. It made good sense to continue with the reforms. 2. Her argument makes perfect sense to me. Synonyms: be practical, sensible, rational
Modals To Express Ability: Can and Be Able To We use the verbs can/could, be able to to express physical or mental ability to do something. Correspondingly, can’t, couldn’t and not be able to mean inability. Use the verb can in the present tense: Example: I can sing, play the guitar and ride a unicycle…
Convenient bike lanes with the most beautiful views welcome visitors to cycle in 22 Moscow parks. In summer, parks traditionally become attraction centres for cycling enthusiasts. Bike lanes in most of the parks have asphalt or composite pavement (смешанное покрытие). Some road sections have asphalt with other sections covered with small pebbles (галька). Many green…
Effective Listening in Business Communication Part 2 Active Listening Active listening is not simply muttering (бормотать) the occasional “uh-huh” or “right” during a conversation. It means asking clarifying questions to make sure you understand what is being said, and interjecting (вставить, вмешаться в разговор) small and appropriate commentary as needed. Active listening will help you…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to liaise” (v.) Transcription: [liˈeɪz] Russian Translation: взаимодействовать, поддерживать связь Definition: to work with people in different groups, departments, or organizations in order to exchange information with them Example: Our head office will liaise with the suppliers to ensure delivery. Example: Nicola had to liaise between the client and…