Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to quibble” (v.) Transcription: [/ˈkwɪb.əl] Russian Translation: спорить по мелочам Definition: to argue or complain about small and unimportant details Example: 1. You’re in no position to quibble, Peter. — Вы не в том положении, чтобы придираться, Питер. 2. So let’s not quibble over who started what. — Давай…
The Future Continuous Tense Будущее продолженное время (Future Continuous, см. предыдущий выпуск) употребляется: 1. Для официальных предложений. Example: Will you be eating some appetizers, madam? — Мадам, вы будете закуски? 2. Для подтверждения договоренностей. Example: Will you be having lunch with us? And will you be going to the party later? — Вы будете обедать с…
Things You Should Not Do In Meetings Tune out. Some participants in meetings only pay attention when the topic is related to their area of expertise. At that time, they’re paying attention and contributing (принимают участие), but when the topic changes, they blatantly (явно, неприкрыто) signal that they are no longer interested. They stop making eye…
A few of autumn’s spectacular speсtacles The Bolshoi is always a thrill: the world’s best singers, dancers and musicians performing to a red-velvet and gold hall that is packed with audiences just a bit tipsy (навеселе, подшофе) from their champagne pre-theater tipple. In October and November, you can see a new production of “Giselle,” a premiere…