Communication Skills You Need to Succeed in the Workplace Whether you’re an employee or a manager, effective communication is vital. We will be posting essential communication skills every employee and boss needs to have. 5. REMAINING OPEN-MINDED Staying open-minded is a very important communication skill–especially for entry-level (начинающий, малоопытный) employees. If an employee is an…
Wooden Tower Burned at Maslenitsa Festival in Russia A giant wooden tower was torched (сожжено) at a folk festival celebration in Russia’s western Kaluga region as part of Maslenitsa, an originally pagan ritual absorbed (впитался) into Russian Orthodox Christian tradition also known as Pancake Week.The theme this year was the French Revolution and the wooden…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “enchanting” (adj.) Transcription: [ɪnˈtʃɑːn.tɪŋ] Translation: очаровательный, феерический Meaning: very pleasant or charming Example: Georgia is an enchanting country.- Грузия- очаровательная страна. Synonyms: captivating, charming
“A Number of People Is” or “A Number of People Are”? Although the expression “a number” is strictly (строго) singular, the phrase “a number of”’ is used with plural nouns (as what grammarians (грамматист) call a determiner (or determiner)). The verb should therefore be plural: Example: A number of people are waiting for the bus.…
FLUENTRUSSIA congratulates all women on International Women’s Day! Women are always a source of inspiration for the family and the society. Best wishes for your special day! Live, Laugh and Love!
Communication Skills You Need to Succeed in the Workplace Whether you’re an employee or a manager, effective communication is vital. We will be posting essential communication skills every employee and boss needs to have. 4. UNDERSTANDING EMAIL ETIQUETTE In 2019, most of the communication we do is via email or another online platform. There’s always…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “tulip” (n.) Transcription: [ˈtjuːlɪp] Russian Translation: тюльпан Definition: a brightly coloured spring flower in the shape of a cup Example: Tulips are popular for Women’s Day in Russia.
Today’s Word of the Day is: “patio” (n.) Transcription: [ˈpæt.i.əʊ] Russian Translation: внутренний дворик Definition: an outside area with a stone floor next to a house, where people can sit to eat and relax Example: In the summer we have breakfast out on the patio. Synonyms: terrace, veranda, loggia.
The Art World Was Left Stunned After a 31-year-old man Lifted Arkhip Kuindzh’s Famous Ai-Petri. The Russian State Museum has launched a new line of merchandise (сувенирная продукция) dedicated to an Impressionist masterpiece stolen from one of the country’s leading museums earlier this year. Tens of visitors ignored the audacious (наглый) theft, which was also…
Communication Skills You Need to Succeed in the Workplace Whether you’re an employee or a manager, effective communication is vital. We will be posting essential communication skills every employee and boss needs to have. 3. BE WILLING TO ASK QUESTIONS When you’re a new employee at a company–or if you’re a recent college graduate–you might…