Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to quibble” (v.) Transcription: [/ˈkwɪb.əl] Russian Translation: спорить по мелочам Definition: to argue or complain about small and unimportant details Example: 1. You’re in no position to quibble, Peter. — Вы не в том положении, чтобы придираться, Питер. 2. So let’s not quibble over who started what. — Давай…
The Future Continuous Tense Будущее продолженное время (Future Continuous, см. предыдущий выпуск) употребляется: 1. Для официальных предложений. Example: Will you be eating some appetizers, madam? — Мадам, вы будете закуски? 2. Для подтверждения договоренностей. Example: Will you be having lunch with us? And will you be going to the party later? — Вы будете обедать с…
Things You Should Not Do In Meetings Tune out. Some participants in meetings only pay attention when the topic is related to their area of expertise. At that time, they’re paying attention and contributing (принимают участие), but when the topic changes, they blatantly (явно, неприкрыто) signal that they are no longer interested. They stop making eye…
A few of autumn’s spectacular speсtacles The Bolshoi is always a thrill: the world’s best singers, dancers and musicians performing to a red-velvet and gold hall that is packed with audiences just a bit tipsy (навеселе, подшофе) from their champagne pre-theater tipple. In October and November, you can see a new production of “Giselle,” a premiere…
October 9 — 20 October 9 to 20, the New Manege will run an exhibition of jewellery (ювелирные изделия) and decorative arts. Three halls will host a display telling about the development of Russian jewellery for three centuries — from the 18th century to the present day. By the late 19th century, Russia was an indisputable (несомненный,…
Things You Should Not Do In Meetings 1. Show up unprepared. Just winging it (импровизировать) might seem like good time management, but it won’t help you build your brand. When you consistently show up to meetings without having prepared, people take note, and your brand traits become “mediocre performer” and “doesn’t care about quality.” To prepare…
The Future Continuous Tense Будущее продолженное время (Future Continuous) употребляется: Когда действие будет длиться в будущем некоторое время. Example: I’ll be waiting for you until you arrive. — Я буду ждать вас до тех пор, пока вы не придете. (В будущем в течение некоторого времени буду вас ждать) Когда действие будет происходить в течение определенного…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: to confound (v.) Transcription: [kənˈfaʊnd] Russian Translation: сбивать с толку, затруднять, приводить в замешательство Definition: to confuse and very much surprise someone, so that they are unable to explain or deal with a situation Examples: 1. The singer confounded her critics with a remarkable follow-up album. 2. And that…
Take a short break and smile A MOTIVATED BOSS My boss arrived at work in a brand-new Lamborghini. “Wow,” I said. “That’s an amazing car.” He replied, “If you work hard, put all your hours in, and strive for excellence (стремиться к совершенству), I’ll get another one next year.” HOW TO TRANSLATE WORK EMAILS I…
How to ‘Sell’ Yourself in an Interview (Without Seeming Too Promotional) SHOW GRATITUDE It’s always good to show gratitude (выражайте благодарность), and doing so will naturally soften the tone of your self-promotion. I’m not suggesting that you eat humble pie (идиома: признавать неправоту) and applaud (восхищаться, выражать одобрение) everyone else but yourself. Instead, clothe your accomplishments…