With temperatures in Moscow reaching record highs this week, Muscovites went outside to beat the heat. Sweltering summer temperatures came to Moscow this week, with the thermometer reaching a record high of 30 degrees Celsius. Muscovites flocked (скапливаться) to the city’s parks and fountains in search of any respite (передышка) they could find.
“Must not” for Prohibition You can prohibit an action or make a rule against something with “must not”. Here are some examples: Example: You must not use a cell phone.- Вы не должны использовать мобильный телефон. Example: You must not write with pencil.- Вы не должны писать карандашом.
Successfully Using English at Work. Tip #2: Learn Slang and Idioms Relevant to Your Job Every job, company, and industry has their “jargon,” or set of vocabulary and idioms that are specific (характерный) to that job, company, or industry. Be sure to make extra effort (усилие) to learn the jargon, slang, and idioms that your…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “superb” (adj.) Transcription: [sʊˈpɜrb] Russian Translation: великолепный Definition: of the very best quality; excellent Example: We have done a superb job. Synonyms: excellent, outstanding
“Must” for Possibility Example: He ate 3 pieces of cake. He must like cake.- Он съел 3 куска торта. Он, должно быть, любит торт. Example: They worked for 12 hours today. They must be tired.- Они работали 12 часов сегодня. Они, должно быть, устали.
Successfully Using English at Work. Tip #1: Talk with Your Co-workers Outside of Work If your co-workers go for a drink or dinner after work, join them. If they invite you to lunch—say yes. Even if you are shy, it’s helpful to talk to your co-workers outside of work. This way, you will become more…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to endure” (v.) Transcription: [ɪnˈdʒʊər] Russian Translation: терпеть, выносить, выдерживать Definition: to experience and bear something difficult, painful, or unpleasant Example: We had to endure a nine-hour delay at the airport! Synonyms: undergo, go through, experience
International Documentary Film Festival Beat Film Festival is the largest international documentary film festival in Russia founded by cultural enthusiasts (любители культуры) with an art management background in the industry Alyona Bocharova and Kirill Sorokin. Its main edition (программа) takes place in Moscow in late May — early June annually since 2010, and in the…
Three Ways to Cope with Anxiety in the Workplace Here are the three practices that can help you cope with anxiety in the workplace. 1. Go for a walk– when your body tells you to escape, just comply (подчиняться). It’s easy to take a little walk and mask it as a coffee break. These few…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to praise” (v.) Transcription: [preɪz] Russian Translation: хвалить Definition: to say that you admire someone or something, or that they are very good Example: My parents always praised me when I did well at school. Synonym: to commend