…and it’s Hauntingly Beautiful! Back in September, Burger King and McDonalds came together showing the world that even two hard-core competitors can join hands…even for one day. Well, just in time for Halloween, a Burger King location in New York continued to show its undying love for its competitor by (jokingly) dressing up as McDonald’s…and…
The Verb ’to Propose” Если вы хотите сказать, что кто-то предлагает другим что-то сделать, используйте конструкцию to propose (that) somebody do something. Обратите внимание, что 1) that в таких предложениях можно опустить, и 2) основной смысловой глагол употребляется без ‘to’ и не изменяется по лицам. Examples: 1. I would like to propose that we go…
5 Expressions to Avoid In Formal Networking Situations – #2 “I’M VP OF SALES FOR COMPANY X” When networking at a business event it’s tempting (возникает искушение) to rush in with your title. After all, you want your new contact to know you’re a professional with some status. But it will sound arrogant to add…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to seek” Transcription: [siːk] Russian Translation: искать, стремиться к чему-л. Definition: 1. To search for something or try to find or obtain something 2. To ask for advice, help, approval, permission, etc. Examples: 1. Many single people are seeking that special someone. 2. You must first seek permission before…
Find Location – Time – In English The majority of all international movies showed in Russia are dubbed. But there are some showings in English at different locations through Moscow. Watching a movie in the original language is always an exciting experience: you can hear the actors’ voices and really enjoy their acting. You will…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to explore” (v.) Translation: исследовать, изучать Meaning: to try to discover; learn more about something Example: We have to explore new ways to market our products. – Мы должны найти новые способы продвижения нашей продукции на рынке. Synonyms: to research, to delve into, to find out, to analyze
The Verb ‘To Propose’ После глагола to propose можно употребить имя существительное (to propose something) — если вы предлагаете идею, план, решение и т. д. Examples: 1. The president of the company proposed a compromise. — Президент компании предложил компромисс. 2. She proposed a good plan, and our boss accepted it. — Она предложила хороший…
5 Expressions to Avoid In Formal Networking Situations – #1 Networking has evolved, but there are still certain situations (like when making an ask to a senior manager) where formality prevails. So, consider skipping casual or unprofessional expressions during networking sessions. Such as: “HEY, I’M ______” Introducing yourself casually is fine in most situations. But…
Oct 10 2019 – Jan 26 2020 For the first time in Russia there is an exhibition of Spanish art from the 19th-20th centuries. It shows works by 18 Spanish artists who worked side by side with French impressionists, and took part in the first exhibitions showing the new trends of European art in the…
5 Expressions to Avoid In Formal Networking Situations Networking is a delicate art (тонкое искусство). While it’s certainly evolved in the past decade, there are still certain situations (and certain industries) where you must abide (придерживаться, следовать) by a particular set of strict, unspoken rules. Mess one of these up, and you risk missing out…