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.…
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…
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…
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…
19.00 – 21.00, starting from November 20 We are glad to inform you that we’re restarting our Wednesday evening Conversation Clubs at Depot on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Welcome and bring in your friends and colleagues! Participation is free.
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…
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…
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.…
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.…