ISU Grand Prix 2019 Moscow – Saturday in Moscow

Saturday and Sunday, November 16 and 17 The most expected sport event of the year is around the corner (приближается, не за горами). And this is a chance to see the world’s best figure skaters (фигуристы) live or online. Don’t miss the best Rostelecom Cup event of the season! Watch the event live or online…

Grammar Tip

Connectors — Summing Up Information Союзы и связующие слова (connectors) служат для логической связи слов или предложений между собой в речи. Например, если вам необходимо подвести итог сказанного, используйте слова-связки in short, in brief, to conclude, in conclusion, to sum it up, to recap и т.д.  Example 1: The United Nations system, in short, does…

Business Communication Skills Tip

How to Sound More Confident and Persuasive When we’re trying to influence people, our voices can have an impact (оказать влияние, воздействие). For example, you might speak slightly louder or more softly than you normally do. When someone wants to persuade others, people often push back (сопротивляются этому) because they don’t want to be persuaded.…

in the spotlight (ph.)

Today’s Word of the Day Is: “in the spotlight” (phrase) Transcription: [ɪn.ðəˈspɒt.laɪt] Russian Translation: в центре внимания, в лучах славы Definition: receiving a lot of public attention Example: This book was published 10 years ago, but the author is still in the spotlight. — Книга была опубликована 10 лет назад, но ее автор до сих…

Grammar Tip

Connectors — Expressing Certainty Союзы и связующие слова (connectors) служат для того, чтобы логически связать слова или предложения между собой в речи. Если вам необходимо выразить уверенность, используйте слова surely, indeed, undoubtedly, certainly, even so и т. д.  Example 1: This will surely lead to greater justice and stability worldwide. — Безусловно, это приведет к…

merely (adv.)

Today’s Word of the Day Is: “merely” (adv.) Transcription: [ˈmɪə.li] Russian Translation: собственно, только, просто Definition: used to emphasize that you mean exactly what you are saying and nothing more Example: I didn’t say that you had to go, I merely suggested that you might want to go. — Я не сказал, что вы должны…

Business Communication Skills Tip

Four Essential Qualities You Need To Be An Effective Leader – #4 EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Though widely celebrated, emotional intelligence (эмоциональный интеллект, EQ) is often misunderstood. But people who have more of it are generally more rewarding to deal with; they are more stable, empathetic, and better at reading and understanding others, especially when they are…

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.…