The Future Simple Tense Простое будущее время (Future Simple) также используется: 1. Для выражения спонтанных решений. Example: The telephone is ringing. Stay put, I will answer it. — Телефон звонит. Можешь не вставать, я отвечу. 2. Для выражения желаний и пожеланий. Example: I hope you will come to my birthday party on Saturday. — Я…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “blatant” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈbleɪ·tənt] Russian Translation: явный, очевидный, неприкрытый Definition: obvious or intentional, and done without worry about what others think Examples: 1. His behavior showed a blatant lack of respect. — Он демонстрировал явное неуважение своими поступками. 2. But discrimination is not always this blatant. — И все…
People say the Kuskovo Estate is one of the most picturesque places in Moscow Autumn is one of the best times to visit Russia’s majestic and enchanting manors (помещичий дом, усадьба) and palaces. The Kuskovo Estate in eastern Moscow is one of these places. Built in the mid-18th century by the wealthy Sheremetyev family, it…
The Future Simple Tense Subject + will + Infinitive (without ‘to’) Мы используем простое будущее время, чтобы говорить о событиях, которые еще не произошли: они начнутся и закончатся в будущем. Example: This year, Jen will read one book every month. It will be hard, but she’s determined to do it. — В этом году Джен…
Tips on how to succeed in a job interview Focus Your Answers When you do speak up (высказываетесь), keep your answers short. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, the average attention span (время концентрации внимания) of human beings is eight seconds—and falling. So be mindful to focus. If the interviewer’s attention starts falling off…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “plausible” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈplɔːzəb(ə)l] Russian Translation: правдоподобный, веский, убедительный Definition: possibly true; able to be believed Example: What they’re saying happened is plausible. — То, что они говорят, вполне правдоподобно Synonyms: credible, reasonable, convincing, cogent
Today’s Word of the Day Is: rookie (n.) Transcription: [ˈrʊk.i] Russian Translation: новичок, начинающий, молодой специалист Definition: someone who has just started doing a job or activity and does not have much experience Example: A rookie could land on a night like this. — Даже новичок посадил бы самолет в такую ночь. Synonyms: novice, beginner,…
Past Perfect Continuous had been + – ing Мы используем время Past Perfect Continuous, чтобы рассказать о действии, которое началось в прошлом и происходило вплоть до другого события в прошлом. Example 1: She had been dancing until her back said “stop”. — Она танцевала до тех пор, пока спина не сказала “хватит”. Example 2: A:…
How to Pitch Yourself (представить, подать себя) in an Interview Without Seeming Too Promotional Listen More Than You Speak We humans like to talk about ourselves. In fact, a study by the Harvard University revealed (выявило, показало) that people spend 60% of their conversations talking about themselves, and when they’re not talking about themselves they are…
But we already knew that, didn’t we? A new study, conducted by Oregon State University, shows that cats can form bonds with their caretakers, similar to how dogs and babies do. Cats are just more aloof (сдержанные, сами по себе). For the study researchers observed a total of 70 kittens between the ages of three…