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only be an effective leader if you are capable of learning, particularly when knowledge and expertise become rapidly outdated (устаревший, неактуальный).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…
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.…
Connectors Connectors (слова-связки, союзы и связующие слова) указывают на отношения между мыслями в предложении — а также служат для того, чтобы логически связать слова или предложения между собой в речи. Например, чтобы подчеркнуть мысль, можно использовать слова obviously, particularly, actually, in fact, especially и т.д. Example 1: You obviously didn’t read the instructions properly. —…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to figure out” (phrasal verb) Transcription: [ˈfɪɡərˈaut] Russian Translation: сообразить, вычислить, догадаться Definition: to understand or solve something Example: I couldn’t figure out who it was until yesterday. — До вчерашнего дня я не мог понять, кто это был. Synonyms: to understand, to think out, to infer
Unforgettable Shows for Kids and Adults Going to the circus is a real spectacle in Russia! Whereas the rest of the world has implemented strong regulations (строгие правила) on animal presence in circuses, in Russia everything is still possible. This immediately astonishes (изумляет, удивляет) you when you see the panthers lining up for pictures with…
Four Essential Qualities You Need To Be An Effective Leader – #2 INTEGRITY Integrity (профессиональная этика, репутация) is a core ingredient of job performance in any area of competence. Leadership is no exception. And yet, if integrity were a norm among leaders, we would not live in a world where corporate scandals and fraud (афера,…
A place for people, art and ideas The Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, also referred to as The GARAGE Museum, is a major art museum in Gorky Park. A nice piece of architecture in a beautiful setting. With different exhibitions all the time, an extensive (большой, обширный) book shop and library, the founders aim to create…
Four Essential Qualities You Need To Be An Effective Leader Leadership is a key coordination process that enables people to work together as a high-performing team. And the critical question is what you need to be an effective leader. Check if you have these qualities. #1 TECHNICAL EXPERTISE Although you don’t need to be the…
The Imperative Формы глагола в повелительном наклонении обозначают побуждение к действию (просьбу, совет, приказ, призыв, предупреждение, запрет). Для образования повелительного наклонения (Imperative) в английском языке используйте глагол без местоимения. Example 1: Sit down, please. — Садитесь, пожалуйста. (Побуждение) Example 2: Take the F line to Brooklyn. — Вам нужно поехать по линии F до Бруклина.…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “vibrant” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈvaɪ.brənt] Russian Translation: яркий, динамичный, полный энергии Definition: energetic, exciting, and full of enthusiasm Example: The city is youthful, vibrant – an exciting place. – Это молодой, активно развивающийся город. Здесь очень интересно. Synonyms: active, dynamic, energetic, lively