Grammar Tip

English Punctuation: The Comma Запятая (the Comma) в письменной английской речи служит для обозначения кратких логических пауз между частями предложения или отдельными предложениями. Запятые делают смысл предложения более четким, логичным и понятным.  Example 1:  We visited Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan last summer. — В данном примере запятая отделяет друг от друга слова в списке.…

Business Communication Skills Tip

How Employers Can Make Flexible Hours Work For Everyone 1. GET LINE MANAGERS ON BOARD First and foremost, managers need training in how to manage flexible work. Even where flexible work is supported, too often it is assumed that managers can run with new working practices as a matter of course (как нечто само собой…

Grammar Tip

The Period В современном английском языке точка (Period) ставится: 1. В конце предложения, которое является законченным утверждением.  Example: You are reading the Daily Minute. Thank you.  2. Когда мы хотим таким образом сделать акцент на сказанном.  Example: You are reading my book. My book. Wow. Thank you. 3. В сокращениях, например: etc., Feb, a.m., p.m. При этом…

Business Communication Skills Tip

How Employers Can Make Flexible Hours Work For Everyone There are many benefits to flexible work. But companies need to create the right conditions to make it a success. For employees, flexible work means being better able to fit their jobs around other responsibilities, such as looking after children or elderly relatives. For businesses, this…

volatile (adj.)

Today’s Word of the Day Is: “volatile” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈvɒl.ə.taɪl] Russian Translation: переменчивый, нестабильный Definition: likely to change often or suddenly and unexpectedly (especially by getting worse) Example: For now, stock markets remain extremely volatile. — В данный момент ситуация на фондовом рынке по-прежнему очень быстро меняется. Synonyms: changeable, unstable, variable

Snejkom – Indoor Ski Center

Why wait for winter holidays, if you love skiing? There’s still no snow in the streets, but there’s always a pretty good venue in Moscow for year round skiing. It has a beginner rope lift (подъемный трос), towing lift (бугельный подъемник) and chair lift (кресельный подъемник). And they have a small free style area. You…

Business Communication Skills Tip

Idioms Related To Money COST A FORTUNE — стоить целое состояние Example: 3 handbags, 3 dresses, 3 pairs of shoes, the engagement cost a fortune. — Три сумочки, три платья, три пары туфель — помолвка обошлась в целое состояние. GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY — хорошее соотношение цены и качества Example: This budget hotel offers good…

Grammar Tip

English Punctuation Punctuation is essential to clear communication. When you are expressing yourself out loud, the way you phrase what you are saying implies the punctuation you are using. A definite pause is a “period” (to use the American term, точка). An upward inflection is a question mark (вопросительный знак). And when someone says a…

aptitude (n.)

Today’s Word of the Day Is: “aptitude” (n.) Transcription: [ˈæp.tɪ.tʃuːd] Russian Translation: природная способность, склонность Definition: a natural ability or skill Example: He has shown an aptitude for computer studies, art, and design. — Он продемонстрировал интерес к компьютерным наукам, искусству и дизайну. Synonyms: ability, talent, gift, skill