“Although” and “Though” Although and though both mean “хотя, несмотря на”. They introduce a subordinate clause, which needs a main clause to make it complete. Example: Everyone enjoyed the trip to the final although we lost the match. — Все были рады дойти до финала, хотя мы и проиграли матч. Example: Though it was rainy,…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “commitment” (n.) Transcription: [kəˈmɪt.mənt] Russian Translation: намерение, готовность что-л. сделать Definition: 1. A willingness to give your time and energy to something, or a promise or firm decision to do something; 2. Something that you must do or deal with that takes your time Example: 1.…
A Basic Recipe Tea has so many health benefits, and iced tea is no exception. Both green and black tea pack serious amounts of disease-fighting antioxidants, but green tea also offers a small amount of sun protection to your skin. For the healthiest brew (заварка), make it yourself — you can control the sweetness and…
The Best Ways to Improve Your Vocabulary Part 2 Read, read, read Try to make a little time each day to read. Reading on a regular basis is tied to improved cognitive functioning throughout life because you’re always learning. Even if you don’t stop to look up every single word, chances are you can improve…
“Due To”, “Because of” and “Because” Because of and due to are compound prepositions, usually followed by a noun object. We use them to give a reason for something. Example: The flight was delayed due to the storm. — Рейс был задержан из-за шторма. Example: Because of the hot weather we went to the pool.…
Today’s Word of the Day is: Transcription: [kənˈvɪnst] Russian Translation: уверенный, убежденный Definition: certain or certain of somebody’s beliefs Example: 1. “He says he’s doing it for our benefit.” — “Hmm, I’m still not convinced.” 2. My grandfather is a convinced concervative. Synonyms: confident, assured, having no doubt
An illusion of the river with circles on the water is to be created on Okskaya metro station (Nekrasovskaya Line). “The architects were inspired by Okskaya Street, named after (названа в честь) the Oka River, located nearby. Blue was chosen as the main colour for the station’s design. The ticket office hall, lobbies and platform…
The Best Ways to Improve Your Vocabulary The average English native speaker knows about 20 – 25,000 words. When actually speaking and with everyday writing (emails, letters, notes etc.) this goes down to about 5,000 very common words. But how to make sure your vocabulary regularly stacks up (пополняется)? Watch movies If you see the…
Adjective + that-clause We use to be + adjective + that-clause to express opinions and feelings. Some adjectives commonly used in this way are sure, certain, right, important, afraid, pleased, sorry, surprised, worried. We can omit “that” with no change in meaning. Example: It is important that we look at the problem in more detail.…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to involve” (v.) Transcription: [ɪnˈvɒlv] Russian Translation: включать, вовлекать, задействовать Definition: 1. If an activity, situation, etc. involves something, that thing is a part of the activity. 2. To include someone in something, or to make him/her take part in it. Examples: 1. They said that the job would…