The Soft Skills That All Hiring Managers Are Looking For #5 You’re a quick learner According to the World Economic Forum, five years from now (через 5 лет) over a third of skills considered important in today’s workplace will have changed, thanks to advances in areas like “smart” digital technology, machine learning, and biotechnology, which have…
Today’s word of the day is: “concern” (n.) Transcription: [kənˈsɜːn] Russian Translation: забота, предмет беспокойства; вопрос, требующий решения Definitions: 1. A matter of importance, especially because it involves you; 2. A worried feeling, or a state of anxiety Example: There’s a lot of public concern about modern methods of education. — Многих беспокоят современные методы…
This was also confirmed by the study conducted by the Levada Center. 50% of Russian women would be happy to receive flowers. Only 16% are looking for getting a perfume or a cosmetic item. Just 15% — chocolates and sweets. And the worst gift seems to be a book or a CD (3%). So, 1. Always…
The Definite Article ‘the’: Pronunciation Перед согласными звуками артикль the произносится как [ðə] (с приглушенным гласным звуком на конце): the car, the woman, the post-office, the wall. Если слово начинается с гласного звука, артикль читается как [ðiː] (звук и на конце): the apple, the eye, the evening, the afternoon. Обратите внимание: the university [ðə’ju:nɪ’vɜ:sɪtɪ] —…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to celebrate” (v.) Transcription: [ˈsel·əˌbreɪt] Russian Translation: праздновать, отмечать, воздавать должное Definitions: 1. To recognize an important occasion by taking part in an activity that makes it special; 2. To express admiration and approval for something or someone Example: Women are celebrated on the 8th of March each year…
The Soft Skills That All Hiring Managers Are Looking For #4 Be careful about social media In today’s world of social media, it can be tempting (может быть искушение) to post every aspect of your life, including unpopular opinions and all wild and crazy times. But even if you think your privacy settings are locked…
One of the best breakfast restaurants in Moscow Moloko has a completely different style. It looks more like an old French bistro and has a classical restaurant concept. The breakfast is great, and the menu’s huge. Try the detox smoothies, all three of them are delicious, and definitely also one of the organic (органические, блюда…
The Soft Skills That All Hiring Managers Are Looking For #3 Emotional intelligence Perhaps even more important than IQ is your EQ — or emotional intelligence — which includes being self-aware of your own emotions, plus having the ability to perceive (понимать, чувствовать) others. The biggest differentiator between the average performer and star performer is…
The Definite Article ‘the’ in Set Expressions Артикль the используется (или отсутствует) во многих устойчивых выражениях. Их лучше просто запомнить, т.к. это не логичное правило, а cложившаяся норма языка. Например: play the piano/trumpet/violin/drums — играть на музыкальных инструментах: пианино, трубе, скрипке, барабанах. Example: I often hear my neighbour play the piano. — Я часто слышу,…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “alert” (adj.) Transcription: [əˈlɜː(r)t] Russian Translation: внимательный, чуткий, бдительный, настороже Definition: Quick to see, understand, and act in a particular situation Example: Parents should be alert to sudden changes in children’s behaviour. — Родители должны реагировать на внезапные изменения в поведении детей. Synonyms: watchful, observant, on one’s guard