The movie is officially released on 8 August in Russia “Once Upon Time … in Hollywood” is Quentin Tarantino’s ninth feature, a fictional story set in 1969. Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a fading (теряющий популярность) movie star. Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) is his longtime stunt double (дублер). They tool around L.A. in Rick’s pale-yellow…
Effective Listening in Business Communication Effective listening is a great skill to have in the workplace. According to the University of Missouri people spend about “70 to 80 percent of our waking hours (активное время суток) in some form of communication.” By becoming a better listener you will get more out of each conversation as…
Gerund or To+Infinitive Part 2: Infinitive The infinitive is the base form of a verb you find in a dictionary. We use the infinitive: 1. After adjectives: Example: The problem is difficult to solve. — Эту проблему трудно решить. 2. After some verbs: would like, want, need, decide, hope, expect, plan, forget, seem, try, promise,…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “outskirts” (n.) Transcription: [ˈaʊt.skɜːts] Russian Translation: окраина, пригород Definition: The areas of a town or city that are furthest away from the centre, e.g. the outskirts of Moscow/London. Example: A new swimming pool has been set up in the western outskirts of town. Synonyms: suburb, the fringes of a…
The festival will last five weeks. Each week will be dedicated to a certain theme. At VDNKh, from 7 August till 7 September, Rhythm of My City festival, dedicated (посвященный) to the modern street culture of Moscow, is to be held (проводится) for the first time. The program includes master classes, fashion shows, lectures and…
Useful Language: Making Appointments Use these phrases to arrange a meeting/an appointment. MAKING APPOINTMENTS Could we meet on Monday at 11:00? How/what about June 12th? Is 9:30 convenient/OK? — Вам удобно в 9:30? RESPONDING That’s fine/OK for me. — Да, отлично/Мне это подходит. Sorry, I can’t make it then. — Извините, в это время не…
Gerund or To+Infinitive Part 1: Gerund Gerunds are the -ing forms of verbs. They function as nouns. We use the gerund: 1.After prepositions: Example: I’m tired of running. — Я устал бегать. 2. After some verbs: like, love, hate, enjoy, mind, finish, stop. Example: I enjoy seeing you. — Я рад видеть вас. 3. As…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to benefit” (v.) Transcription: [ˈben.ɪ.fɪt] Russian Translation: принести пользу, получить выгоду Definition: to get help or an advantage from something Example: 1. Patients have benefited greatly from this treatment. 2. The new law will benefit many homeowners. Synonyms: to gain, to take advantage of sth, to help sb
Get ready for some day-brightening words of wisdom “The Sun is such a lonely star. Whenever he comes out to see his friends, they all disappear.” Joseph Gordon-Levitt, actor and filmmaker. “Even the darkest night will end and the Sun will rise.” Victor Hugo, French novelist. This inspiring (вдохновляющая) quote finds its way into Hugo’s…
Useful Language (Levels A1, A2) MAKING SMALL TALK How’s business? — Как бизнес? We’re having a great year. — У нас замечательный год. Have you heard about …? — Вы слышали о …? How are things? — Как дела? REQUESTS Could I use your printer, please? — Можно воспользоваться вашим принтером? Do you mind if…