Modern Love: Tiny Stories

Her Fabulous Hair We don’t remember the name of the East Village bar where we met, but I remember the first thing I ever said to her: “How much money do you spend on (тратишь на) that hair?” “Nothing,” Melissa said. “I went gray (поседела) early in my 20s.” Now, we’re five years and two…

Grammar Tip

Connectors Союзы и связующие слова (connectors) служат для того, чтобы логически связать слова или предложения между собой в речи. Например, если вам необходимо привести аргумент, используйте слова so, consequently, as a result, therefore, thus, hence и т.д. Example 1: I was lost so I bought a street map. — Я заблудился, и поэтому купил карту.…

Business Communication Skills Tip

Four Essential Qualities You Need To Be An Effective Leader – #3 LEARNING ABILITY Irrespective of what you already know, you will only be an effective leader if you are capable of learning, particularly when knowledge and expertise become rapidly outdated (устаревший, неактуальный). Learning ability is a consistent marker of leadership effectiveness. Curiosity and openness…

sheer (adj.)

Today’s Word of the Day Is: “sheer” (adj.) Transcription: [ʃɪər] Russian Translation: настоящий, сущий, полный Definition: used to emphasize how very great, important, or powerful a quality or feeling is Examples: 1. I’ve got where I am through sheer hard work. — Я получил то, что у меня сейчас есть, благодаря действительно трудной работе. 2.…