Another academic year has begun New school year in Russia begins on Knowledge Day (День Знаний) – September 1. This, undoubtedly, is one of the brightest events in the life of every Russian. For students and their parents, this holiday is associated with a school assembly (линейка), where the school principal (директор школы) gives a solemn speech,…
Business Dinner Etiquette – Food and Drinks A business dinner is an excellent way to build working relationships. The relaxed atmosphere of a business dinner may make your guests more receptive (открытый, восприимчивый) to a sales pitch (презентация товара) or business proposal than they would be in an office. Understanding how to hold effective dinner…
The Use of Zero Conditional Sentences We use zero conditional sentences to describe habits and regular actions. In the if-clause usually the present simple or the present continuous tense is used. Examples: 1. When Susan is feeling happy, she dances. — Когда Сьюзан чувствует себя счастливой, она танцует. 2. If I miss the train, I…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “demanding” (adj.) Transcription: [dɪˈmɑːn.dɪŋ] Russian Translation: трудоемкий, затратный, строгий Definition: needing a lot of attention, effort, or time Examples: 1. I like a nice light novel to read when I’m on holiday – nothing too demanding. 2. Police work is physically demanding and stressful. Synonyms: difficult, complicated, challenging