Have you Meghan Markled? The quasi-royal name is now being used as a verb. Twitter user @_RyanJesse came up with (придумал, предложил) the term: “to Meghan Markle – to value yourself enough to up and leave a situation /environment in which you aren’t welcomed or really respected.” Meghan Markling can also be used to discuss relationships. …
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “handy” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈhæn.di] Russian Translation: удобный, имеющийся под рукой, практичный Definition: Useful or convenient, close to you and therefore easy to reach or get to Example: The book is handy for quick reference. — Эта книга под рукой краткий справочник. Synonyms: easy-to-use, functional, user-friendly
A collection of 16-17th century tapestries from the State Hermitage Museum This exhibition presents many never-before-exhibited articles of embroidery (вышивка), tapestry (гобелен), and majolica (майолика, вид керамики) depicting historical events, as well as biblical, pastoral (пасторальный, сельский, на лоне природы), and allegorical scenes, on loan from the private collection of Inna Bazhenova and the State…
Countable and Uncountable Nouns: Fruit Существительное fruit (фрукт, фрукты) в английском языке чаще всего является неисчисляемым. Когда речь идет об одном или нескольких фруктах, скажите “a piece of fruit/some fruit”. Example 1: You should eat a serving of fruit and vegetables every day. — Вам необходимо съедать порцию овощей или фруктов ежедневно. Example 2: She…
How to Use Presentation Skills at a Job Interview Tip #7: Control your voice Presenters and public speakers need to have clear, strong, confident voices, and so do you when facing your interviewers. We advise you to drink water before the interview, because your voice may dry out from speaking or from nerves. Watch your…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “rigorous” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈrɪɡərəs] Russian Translation: тщательный, строгий, скрупулезный Definition: Careful, severe or difficult, esp. because at a high level Example: The selection process is extremely rigorous. — Процесс отбора проходит чрезвычайно строго. Synonyms: thorough, strict, detailed
February 6, VTB Arena What do Interstellar (Между звезд), Gladiator, and Inception (Начало) have in common, apart from talented directorial work and impressive box office revenues (кассовые сборы)? It’s Hans Zimmer’s mind-blowing music, full of uncommon composing solutions. This large-scale show features soundtracks adapted for symphony orchestra performance and conducted by Gavin Greenaway, Zimmer’s creative…
Uncountable Nouns: Drinks 1. Названия напитков в английском языке — как правило, неисчисляемые существительные: milk, tea, coffee, juice. wine, whisky. 2. Но можно сказать: a glass of milk, a cup of tea, a bottle of wine. 3. Делая заказ в ресторане, посетители скажут официанту: “Two teas and one coffee please”. — Два чая и один…
Tip #6: Watch your body language The interviewers are sizing you up (составляют мнение о вас) by your posture, eye contact, and overall demeanor (манера поведения). And they may decide upon a candidate within as little as seven seconds. In a presentation, the audience also judges you even before you have shown the first PowerPoint…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to thrive” (v.) Transcription: [θraɪv] Russian Translation: расти, успешно развиваться, процветать Definition: To grow, develop, and become successful Example: 1. Children thrive when given plenty of love and attention. — Дети просто расцветают, когда получают любовь и внимание. 2. His business is thriving. — Его бизнес процветает. Synonyms: to…