The Verb to ‘Suggest’ Глагол ‘to suggest’ (предложить) используется, когда говорящий предлагает мысль, идею, советует что-либо сделать — в отличие от глагола to offer, при помощи которого предлагается что-то материальное. Например, у вас есть хорошая идея, и вы хотите, чтобы другие рассмотрели ее. Example 1: Can you suggest any good hotels in Berlin? — Вы…
Zaryadye invites to the exhibition of the world’s most beautiful megacities 22 October till 15 December, the Media Centre Pavilion runs the exhibition of artists, architects and graphic art masters. The exhibition will cover two levels of the Media Centre Pavilion, the entrance and exhibition halls. Take a walk along the Tiber embankment (набережная), look…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to enroll” (v.) Transcription: [ɪnˈroʊl] Russian Translation: внести в список, зачислить Definition: to put somebody on an official list for an activity or for membership in a group, or to accept someone in such a list Examples: 1. Let’s get married as soon as we enroll into college. —…
Thinking About Hiring a Coach? Ask Yourself These Questions First DOES THE COACH OFFER A STRUCTURED PROGRAM OR FRAMEWORK? If you decide you are in the market for (присматриваете, интересуетесь) an expert coach who’s transferring knowledge to you throughout your time together, make sure he or she has a framework or structured program to guide…
The return of David Lynch’s muse and actress from the Twin Peaks This year, the ginger (рыжеволосая; пикантная) diva and David Lynch are celebrating twenty years of friendship. With the great artist and provocateur Chrysta Bell recorded the soundtrack for Inland Empire (Внутренняя империя) and two albums, plus appeared in season 3 of Twin Peaks.…
Thinking About Hiring a Coach? Ask Yourself These Questions First DO YOU NEED A COACH, A MENTOR, A TEACHER, OR AN EXPERT? Traditionally, a coach is simply a guide in your own process. Their purpose is to skillfully draw out the answers from within you and provide reflections (размышления, обдумывание) that help you deepen your…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “sweet tooth” (n.) Transcription: [ˌswiːt ˈtuːθ] Russian Translation: лакомка, сластена Definition: If you have a sweet tooth, you like eating sweet foods, especially sweets and chocolate. Examples: 1. I have a sweet tooth – I can’t say no to cookies. 2.Slave to your sweet tooth? (The New York Times)…
The Verbs ‘to Offer’, to ‘Suggest’, to ‘Propose’ В английском языке есть 3 разных глагола, каждый из которых имеет значение “предложить”. To offer употребляется, когда мы предлагаем что-то конкретное: вещь, услугу, еду или напиток, помощь, работу. Example: They offered good money for that job. I think I will accept it. — Мне предложили за эту…
An Exhibition of Celebrities’ Pictures Taken By a Famous Photographer This is the first-ever exhibition in Russia by the famous photographer who worked with many prominent politicians, cinema actors, musicians, and athletes. Featured works include photos of the Beatles with 22-year old Muhammad Ali and the iconic “Pillow Fight” (pictured), as well as “Clintons’ Kiss”,…
Things You Should Not Do In Meetings Hog the floor. When you can make your case in a pithy (содержательный) and potent way, you impress those around you. No one wants to spend more time in a meeting than they need to. Don’t add bloat (чрезмерное раздувание) to a meeting. When you make a meeting productive, you…