Today’s Word Of The Day Is: to boost (v.) Transcription: [buːst] Russian Translation: ускорить, способствовать росту Definition: to improve or increase something Examples: 1. The theatre managed to boost its audiences by cutting ticket prices. 2. More money is needed to boost the industry. Synonyms: to increase, to grow, to raise
Second Conditional Sentences: If I Were You… Иногда мы используем условные предложения 2-го типа (second conditionals), чтобы дать совет другому человеку. Example: If I were you, I would speak with Evelyn again. — На вашем месте я бы снова поговорила с Эвелин. В условных предложениях 2-го типа форма глагола to be “were” используется во всех…
Get To Work Faster And Worry-Free With These Easy Morning Tweaks 1. Give yourself an extra 15 minutes Don’t hit snooze (спать, дремать) so much that you end up rushing out the door. Set your alarm clock 15 minutes earlier than usual, and use the time to mentally prepare for the day. Plan your outfit (костюм,…
Four Useful Everyday Expressions With “Get” 1. I’ll get it done — Я все сделаю, я со всем разберусь Example: I’m sure we can get it done by Thursday. — Я уверен, что мы сможем это сделать к четвергу. 2. Got a minute? — Есть ли у вас минутка? Example: Alex, you got a minute?…
What to Stream in September on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and More Now that summer is gone, one doesn’t have to feel so guilty (чувствовать себя виноватым) about a good old TV and movie marathon. Fall (осенняя; амер.) weather means it’s simply too chilly to go outside! Luckily, September will bring a number of new releases…
The Difference Between American and Russian Cultures in Business In international businesses it is imperative (непременно, очень важно) to understand and respect each others’ business cultures and subcultures. Whether it’s about dress code, handshakes or gift buying, the more business people learn about other cultures the better they can work together. Corporate Structure in Russian…
Second Conditional Sentences if + past simple, …would + infinitive Условные предложения 2-го типа выражают маловероятное/воображаемое событие, которое вряд ли случится. Обычно в них используется простое прошедшее время (the past simple tense). Но иногда можно употребить the past continuous (если речь идет о действии в определенный момент в прошлом — как в примере, на время…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “tricky” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈtrɪk.i] Russian Translation: трудный, каверзный, хитрый Definition: 1. Needs careful attention or skill, difficult to do. 2. (Informal) dishonest Examples: 1. That’s a tricky question because there are many things to consider. 2. He’s a tricky one. Synonyms: difficult, thorny, cunning
Second Conditional Sentences if + past simple, …would + infinitive First, we can use second conditionals (придаточные предложения условия 2-го типа) to talk about things in the future that are probably not going to be true. (События в будущем, которые маловероятны). Maybe we’re imagining some dream, for example. Example: If I won the lottery, I…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “stylish” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ] Russian Translation: стильный, модный, элегантный Definition: having a special quality that makes a person or thing seem different and attractive Example: 1. Phil likes women who are good dancers and stylish dressers. 2. This is an elegantly written, engaging and stylish work. Synonyms: fashionable, nice-looking, smart, appealing