The Indefinite Article The indefinite article takes two forms. It’s the word a when it precedes a word that begins with a consonant. It’s the word an when it precedes a word that begins with a vowel. The indefinite article indicates that a noun refers to a general idea rather than a particular thing. For…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “grace” (n.) Transcription: [ɡreɪs] Translation: грация, изящество Meaning: a quality of moving in a smooth, relaxed, and attractive way Example: Joanna has natural grace and elegance.- Джоанна обладает естественной грацией и элегантностью. Synonym: elegance
Moscow leads all 24 cities in public transport efficiency. Moscow’s sprawling (разросшийся) public transport system has been ranked as the world’s most efficient (эффективный) in a recent report on transportation in global cities — with minimal waiting times and increased transport speed (скорость) during morning rush hours.The McKinsey & Company consulting firm assessed the public…
How to Reset Your Goals for the Second Half of the Year. Tip #3: Use the Power of Habit Now is the time be specific about the steps you’ll need to take, habits you need to build, and performance levels you seek, says Janet Tyler, founder of executive coaching firm True Depth in Detroit. “Staying…
The Definite Article The definite article is the word the. It limits the meaning of a noun to one particular thing. For example, your friend might ask, “Are you going to the party this weekend?” The definite article tells you that your friend is referring to a specific party that both of you know about.…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “affordable” (adj.) Transcription: [əˈfɔːdəbəl] Translation: доступный Meaning: cheap enough for most people Example: The restaurant serves good food at affordable prices.- В ресторане подают хорошую еду по доступным ценам.Synonyms : Inexpensive, reasonably priced
Afisha Picnic- August 4 noon to 11 p.m. Afisha Picnic, one of the oldest and largest Moscow summer festivals, will take place at its traditional spot in Kolomenskoye Park. This year’s headliner (главная звезда «гвоздь программы») is the Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire, which has won international acclaim (признание), Grammy awards and an Oscar…
How to Reset Your Goals for the Second Half of the Year. Tip #2: Use the Deadline as Motivation At the beginning of the year, you had a blank slate of 12 full months ahead of you. Now, you’re on a downhill run toward the end of the year, which is kind of awesome because…
What Are Articles? Articles are words that define a noun as specific or unspecific. Consider the following examples: Example: After the long day, the cup of tea tasted particularly good.- После долгого дня чашка чая была особенно вкусной. By using the article the, we’ve shown that it was one specific day that was long and…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to displease” (v.) Transcription: [dɪˈspliːz] Translation: вызывать недовольство, раздражать Meaning: to cause someone to be annoyed or unhappy Example: Their gossip displeases her. – Их болтовня её раздражает. Synonyms : annoy, irritate