Today’s Word of the Day is: “dizzy” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈdɪz.i] Russian Translation: чувствующий головокружение Definition: feeling like everything is turning round, so that you feel sick or as if you might fall Example: Going without sleep for a long time makes me feel dizzy and light-headed. Synonyms: light-headed, faint, dazed
Strong Ways To Close a Cover Letter We will be giving you phrases one by one to include in the final paragraph of your cover letter that will help you seal the deal for your next interview: 2. “I BELIEVE THIS IS A POSITION WHERE MY PASSION FOR THIS INDUSTRY WILL GROW BECAUSE OF THE…
“David Bowie – The Man Who Fell to Earth” is a new exhibition at the Lumiere Brothers Center for Photography. In 1974 world-renowned (всемирно известный) photographer Steve Schapiro conducted a 12-hour private photo session in Los Angeles of David Bowie. During the exhibition, the Lumiere Brothers Center for Photography is organizing an educational program with…
Used to vs. Simple Past Both simple past and used to can be used to describe past habits, past facts and past generalizations; however, used to is preferred when emphasizing these forms of past repetition in positive sentences. On the other hand, when asking questions or making negative sentences, simple past is preferred. Example: You…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “tix” (inf.) Transcription: [tɪks] Russian Translation: билеты Definition: tickets (informal) Example: We got tix for the game tomorrow.
Strong Ways To Close a Cover Letter Writing a cover letter isn’t an easy task for many job seekers. There’s a lot of pressure because, sometimes, the cover letter is the only piece the recruiter will read. Therefore, your cover letter must be a piece of writing that describes your achievements, and how you will…
Here is one of the most awe-inspiring places to add to your list of possibilities for this year—and beyond. Puerto Rico Why: A year after being battered by Hurricane Maria, the “Island of Enchantment” has been reborn. There’s a newfound vibrancy (резонанс) in the streets of old San Juan and along the island’s sparkling shores,…
Here is one of the most awe-inspiring places to add to your list of possibilities for this year—and beyond. Cambodia Why: There’s much more to see in this Southeast Asian country than the temples that have drawn tons of tourists in recent years; these days, adventure-seekers are going off the beaten path to explore the…
Managers, Here Are Tips To Set Your Employees Up For Success Tip #3: REMIND EMPLOYEES OF THEIR BROADER MISSION The key to employee satisfaction is to connect what they do with the bigger mission of the company and lead in a way that encourages that. If employees feel like a cog in the wheel, they…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to upstage” (v.) Transcription: [ʌpˈsteɪdʒ] Russian Translation: затмить, превзойти Definition: to do something that takes people’s attention away from someone or something and gives it to you instead Example: You mustn’t upstage the bride. Synonym: to outshine