Prepositions of Time — For and During (Levels A2, B1) FOR We use for when we say the number of hours, days, months, etc. We also use it in expressions like “for ages” and “for a long time”. Example: I’m going to live in France for 2 months. — Я собираюсь пожить два месяца во…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “cuisine” (n.) Transcription: [kwɪˈziːn] Russian Translation: национальная кухня, кулинарное искусство Definition: a style of cooking (e.g. French, Italian cuisine) Example: I still go to that restaurant. The cuisine is excellent! Synonyms: cookery, culinary art
Mr Hoverboard is a cheaper way to be Marty McFly A French inventor flew across the English Channel (Ла-Манш) on a jet-powered hoverboard (гироскутер с реактивным двигателем) on Sunday, after an unsuccessful attempt last month. Zapata, a former jet ski racing champion, drew comparisons to Spider-Man’s archnemesis (заклятый враг) Green Goblin as he flew a…
Useful Language (Levels A1, A2) INTRODUCING PEOPLE Jurgen, this is Lisa. — Юрген, это Лиза. Anita, do you know Ian? — Анита, вы знакомы с Ианом? Have you met Mauro? — Вы знаете Мауро? RESPONDING Pleased/nice to meet you. — Рад(-а) познакомиться с Вами. Good to see you again. — Рад(-а) снова видеть Вас. CLARIFYING…
The Use of Tenses in Time Clauses A Present Perfect in a time clause refers to a future situation. Compared to the Present Simple, the Present Perfect puts more emphasis on the action being completed. Example: I’ll wash up as soon as I finish. or I’ll wash up as soon as I have finished. —…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “good” (n.) Transcription: [ɡʊd] Russian Translation: благо, польза, хорошее Definition: 1. Something that is an advantage or help to a person or situation. 2. Morally good or correct behaviour Example: 1. I think a trip to the beach would do us all a lot of good. 2. This is…
Tricks to Keep Yourself from Getting Hacked Online Part 2 Use wi-fi hot spots sparingly The largest providers of free public wireless internet (беспроводной интернет) (the kind often available in coffee shops, airports and hotels), don’t require encryption (шифрование) of data travelling between laptops and the internet, which means any info — your email password,…
A new Shakespeare-inspired film premiered in Russia on July 25 As a rebellious (непокорный) and motherless child, Ophelia is taken into Elsinore Castle by Queen Gertrude as one of her most trusted ladies-in-waiting (фрейлины). Soon enough, Ophelia captures the affections of the young Prince Hamlet. A passionate romance secretly kindles between the two as the…
The Use of Tenses in Time Clauses We use time clauses to provide information about events in the past, present and future. Example: Do you remember when you had your first interview? (the Past Simple) — Вы помните, когда у вас было первое интервью? Example: I hate it when there’s no one in the…
Today’s Word of the Day is: benefit (n.) Transcription: [ˈben.ɪ.fɪt] Russian Translation: преимущество, польза, бонус Definition: 1. An advantage you get from a situation, a helpful or good effect; 2. Advantages that employees get in addition to their salary from the employer (medical insurance, paid leave etc.) Example: 1. The new sports centre will bring…