Asking People to Wait

Sometimes we are really busy and cannot reply to urgent requests. What can we say to ask other people to wait? 1. Give me a second (two minutes, etc.) — Одну секунду/дайте мне две минуты. 2. We apologise for the delay to… (formal) — Мы приносим извинения за задержку в… 3. Hang on a moment.…

Agonizing Over Screen Time? Follow the Three C’s

As coronavirus lockdowns (изоляция) spread across the country, many parents are turning to television, tablets and video games more than they typically would. In fact, TV, streaming platforms and app downloads have all seen notable (заметный) increases in their use since the pandemic started. Although part of this time in front of screens is related to remote…

How to Keep Networking Even When You’re Quarantined

Physical distancing doesn’t have to put an end (положить конец) to your networking efforts.  And self-isolating doesn’t have to mean social isolation. In fact, since we’re all in this together, you may find even more ways to connect and network with your circles (деловые круги). Read more in Fast Company

52 Places to Go, Virtually

When The New York Times published its list of 52 places to visit in 2020 three months ago, no one could have guessed how much our world would change. And now, given our stay-at-home circumstances (обстоятельства), here is a series of virtual journeys: You can wander into the belly of an Egyptian pyramid, explore the…