More Curious Facts About Coffee

For all coffee lovers 1. Just the smell of coffee can help you wake you up in the morning. 2. The word ‘coffee’ comes from the Arabic word ‘qahwah’ which refers to a type of wine. 3. There’re two main categories of coffee: Robusta and Arabica. Robusta coffee has a more acidic and harsh (кислый…

Business Communication Skills Tip

How (And Why) You Should Give Yourself a Year-End Review CELEBRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS When reviewing the year, people often focus on what they want to improve instead of also celebrating their accomplishments (отмечать свои достижения). As though they’re not allowed to, especially if it involves something that is not fully complete. This vision of oneself…

Grammar Tip

The Semicolon Точка с запятой (Semicolon) в английских предложениях ставится перед словами-связками however, nevertheless, therefore, besides etc. — если 2 самостоятельных предложения дополняют друг друга или противоречат, и поэтому их можно объединить в одно.  Example: My cat hates the vet; however, the visits undoubtedly do her good. — Моя кошка терпеть не может ветеринара; однако…

reliable (adj.)

Today’s Word of the Day Is: “reliable” (adj.) Transcription: [rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl] Russian Translation: надежный, заслуживающий доверия Definition: Someone or something who can be trusted or believed because he, she, or it works or behaves well in the way you expect Example: Adam is very reliable – if he says he’ll do something, he’ll do it. —…