Modals To Express Ability: Can and Be Able To We use the verbs can/could, be able to to express physical or mental ability to do something. Correspondingly, can’t, couldn’t and not be able to mean inability. Use the verb can in the present tense: Example: I can sing, play the guitar and ride a unicycle…
Convenient bike lanes with the most beautiful views welcome visitors to cycle in 22 Moscow parks. In summer, parks traditionally become attraction centres for cycling enthusiasts. Bike lanes in most of the parks have asphalt or composite pavement (смешанное покрытие). Some road sections have asphalt with other sections covered with small pebbles (галька). Many green…
Effective Listening in Business Communication Part 2 Active Listening Active listening is not simply muttering (бормотать) the occasional “uh-huh” or “right” during a conversation. It means asking clarifying questions to make sure you understand what is being said, and interjecting (вставить, вмешаться в разговор) small and appropriate commentary as needed. Active listening will help you…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to liaise” (v.) Transcription: [liˈeɪz] Russian Translation: взаимодействовать, поддерживать связь Definition: to work with people in different groups, departments, or organizations in order to exchange information with them Example: Our head office will liaise with the suppliers to ensure delivery. Example: Nicola had to liaise between the client and…
The movie is officially released on 8 August in Russia “Once Upon Time … in Hollywood” is Quentin Tarantino’s ninth feature, a fictional story set in 1969. Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a fading (теряющий популярность) movie star. Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) is his longtime stunt double (дублер). They tool around L.A. in Rick’s pale-yellow…
Effective Listening in Business Communication Effective listening is a great skill to have in the workplace. According to the University of Missouri people spend about “70 to 80 percent of our waking hours (активное время суток) in some form of communication.” By becoming a better listener you will get more out of each conversation as…
Gerund or To+Infinitive Part 2: Infinitive The infinitive is the base form of a verb you find in a dictionary. We use the infinitive: 1. After adjectives: Example: The problem is difficult to solve. — Эту проблему трудно решить. 2. After some verbs: would like, want, need, decide, hope, expect, plan, forget, seem, try, promise,…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “outskirts” (n.) Transcription: [ˈaʊt.skɜːts] Russian Translation: окраина, пригород Definition: The areas of a town or city that are furthest away from the centre, e.g. the outskirts of Moscow/London. Example: A new swimming pool has been set up in the western outskirts of town. Synonyms: suburb, the fringes of a…
The festival will last five weeks. Each week will be dedicated to a certain theme. At VDNKh, from 7 August till 7 September, Rhythm of My City festival, dedicated (посвященный) to the modern street culture of Moscow, is to be held (проводится) for the first time. The program includes master classes, fashion shows, lectures and…
Useful Language: Making Appointments Use these phrases to arrange a meeting/an appointment. MAKING APPOINTMENTS Could we meet on Monday at 11:00? How/what about June 12th? Is 9:30 convenient/OK? — Вам удобно в 9:30? RESPONDING That’s fine/OK for me. — Да, отлично/Мне это подходит. Sorry, I can’t make it then. — Извините, в это время не…