Language of Job Applications and Descriptions The tricky (трудный, каверзный) thing about English prepositions (предлоги) is that they’re often not the same as in the Russian language. In this section we’ll focus on expressions with prepositions that you might find useful at work. Here are just a few examples: I specialize in technical translations. – Я…
Join us at an exciting English-speaking event on January, 26 This will be a 90s themed trivia (интересные факты эпохи 90-х) quiz night, with 6 rounds. People will sign up individually and then compete as a team and as individuals. We will be using the internet, so it’s important that you bring a charged phone…
Pluralizing Nouns Ending in ‘o’ 1. Для образования множественного числа существительных, оканчивающихся на ‘o’, к ним добавляется окончание -s. Особенно если перед ‘o’ идет другая гласная: avocado – avocados, solo-solos, zero – zeros, studio – studios. 2. Но к ряду существительных во множественном числе добавляется -es: echo – echoes, embargo – embargoes, hero – heroes,…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “blend” (n.) Transcription: [blend] Russian Translation: смесь, комбинация, сочетание Definition: a mixture of different things (or styles) combined together Example: The building’s design is an interesting blend of traditionalism and modernism. — Дизайн здания представляет собой интересное сочетание традиций и модернизма. Synonyms: mix, combination, fusion
Six Expressions to Avoid If You Want to Sound Emotionally Intelligent Of course everyone gets tired or sometimes experiences stress (испытывать стресс) at work, but using these expressions sends the wrong message about your outlook (точка зрения). Be always polite, whatever happens. 1. “I’m tired” — Я устал 2. “I’m sick (of)__” — Мне надоело…
Books – Stationary – Delicious Coffee – Cake – Trendy Respublika opened a new bookshop at Patriarchy which has an integrated (встроенный) coffee shop. It’s a very cosy (уютный) and stylish place for a casual coffee with friends. And of course to enjoy the nice view on the Patriarchy pond! The bookshop has mainly books…
Pluralizing Nouns Ending in ‘f’ and ‘fe’ Множественное число имен существительных, оканчивающихся на f/fe, образуется двумя способами: 1. Если перед f или fe в слове идет согласная или одна гласная буква, то f/fe заменяется на ‘ves’: calf – calves, knife – knives, shelf – shelves, wife – wives. Example: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 2.…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: Transcription: [ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl] Russian Translation: измеримый, заметный, поддающийся оценке Definition: able to be measured, or large enough to be noticed Example: It is very important to set achievable but measurable goals. — Очень важно поставить достижимые и измеримые задачи. Synonyms: determinable, significant
Join us at an exciting English-speaking event on January, 26 This will be a 90s themed trivia (интересные факты эпохи 90-х) quiz night, with 6 rounds. People will sign up individually and then compete as a team and as individuals. We will be using the internet, so it’s important that you bring a charged phone…
What Successful People Do After Getting Back From Vacation Stay focused There’s bound to be (непременно, обязательно будет) a bunch of distractions waiting for you back at the office. People may ask you how your vacation was, social media and news headlines will make you feel like you’ve lost touch with your friends and the world…