Grammar Tip

The Infinitive of Purpose Инфинитив (неопределенная форма глагола, как в словаре) может использоваться для выражения цели в английском языке. Example: 1. I’m calling to place an order for delivery. — Я звоню, чтобы разместить заказ с доставкой. 2. Maria went to the door to open it.  — Мария подошла к двери, чтобы открыть ее. В…

early bird (n.)

Today’s Word of the Day Is: “early bird” (n.) Transcription: [ˈɜː.li ˌbɜːd] Russian Translation: “ранняя пташка”, один из первых посетителей, участников Definitions: 1. A person who gets up or arrives early. 2. A person who does something early, especially in order to get an advantage such as a cheaper price Examples: 1. I’m an early…

Business Communication Skills Tip

Ideas for Setting Objectives in Your Career Use the S.M.A.R.T. Technique An idea for a technique to set your career objectives is by listing specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely — S.M.A.R.T. steps. Keep your objectives specific (определенный, с учетом специфики), such as completing an online Microsoft Excel tutorial by next month. Set the training…

AMFEST. 14th American Film Festival

September 24 – October 27, 2019 The 14th American Film Festival is an outstanding event intended to present the newest, most exciting and highly acclaimed (известные, хорошо принятые публикой) American movies to Russian audiences. This year, the movie theater “Karo 11 Oktyabr” will host the festival and entertain guests and visitors with dozens of long…