to celebrate (v.)

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…

Business Communication Skills Tip

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…

Cafe Moloko

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…

Business Communication Skills Tip

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…

Grammar Tip

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,…

alert (adj.)

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

Zaryadye Concert Hall – Modern Beauty

Classical Music – Jazz – Opera – Musicals Photo: elledecoration.ru This concert hall in Zaryadye park is definitely worth a visit (стоит посетить). The modern design is very impressive, bright, comfortable, and has great acoustics. The main concert hall is beautifully shaped in a way that you have great views on the stage from all…

Business Communication Skills Tip

The Soft Skills That All Hiring Managers Are Looking For #2 Critical Thinking Along with creative thinking, critical thinking (критическое мышление) and observation (наблюдательность) are also needed by employers—and lacking in today’s information-overload (избыток информации) culture, that prizes a fast pace over a deep dive. And in fact, in today’s “fake news” world, the ability to analyze…

Grammar Tip

The Definite Article ‘the’ С названиями городов и стран артикль обычно не используется: Russia, Argentina, Germany, London, Amsterdam.  Но есть несколько исключений из этого правила. Например: the Netherlands, the Philippines, the Ukraine, the Hague (город Гаага). Если название страны включает слова Republic/Kingdom/Federation, артикль нужен: the Russian Federation, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, the United…

rampant (adj.)

Today’s Word of the Day Is: “rampant” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈræmpənt] Russian Translation: широко распространенный, бурный, безудержный Definition: Existing, happening, or spreading in an uncontrolled way Example: Due to the rampant inflation salary, indexation becomes necessary. — В связи с растущей инфляцией необходима индексация зарплат.  Synonyms: widespread, increasing, uncontrolled