Four Useful Expressions with the Word “Time” 1. To take up time — занимать время Example: About these papers, Ms. Jones, I hate to take up your time, but… — По поводу этих документов, г-н Джонс. Мне не хочется отнимать у вас время, но… 2. To waste time — терять, напрасно тратить время Example: Come…
Some Useful Tips to Improve Your Vocabulary Quickly Make an effort to learn at least one new word every single day. There are plenty of ways to do this, one of which is our Word of the Day section in this newsletter. 🙂 Also you can: Read Every Day Once you’re out of school, word…
The Infinitive of Purpose Неопределенная форма глагола (инфинитив) для выражения цели используется, если подлежащее в предложении и тот, кто совершает действие – это один и тот же человек. Example: We need to rethink our marketing strategy to attract a wider audience — Мы должны пересмотреть нашу маркетинговую стратегию, чтобы привлечь большую аудиторию. (Подлежащее предложения —…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to make time” (phrase) Transcription: [meɪkˈtaɪm] Russian Translation: находить, выделить время, найти возможность Definition: to find time to do something or be with someone in spite of being busy Examples: 1. It’s important to make time to read to your children. 2. Can you make time to meet with…
Ideas for Setting Objectives in Your Career Identify Your Skills Identifying the skills that you excel in (проявлять способности, преуспевать), that you developed at work, and gained through education and experience is an idea to help you set your career objectives. Identify various skills and the occupations best suited to (соответствующие) your skills. They could be general,…
Don’t Let All Of Summer’s Hard Work Go To Waste Colder weather, darker days and seasonal comfort food can make it difficult to stick to (придерживаться, не отклоняться от) your workout routine this fall. But you can build a comprehensive fall workout plan that keeps you on track (на правильном пути) and looking better than ever, just in…
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…
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…
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…
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…