For Halloween, This Burger King Dressed Up as McDonalds

…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…

Grammar Tip

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…

Business Communication Skills Tip

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…

to seek (v.)

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…