Arts & Living The artist M. S. Znamensky. Carnival. Tobolsk. The second half of the XIX century. Paper, white, colored pencil, pencil “Peter the Great. Collector, scholar, artist”. Weapons, jewelry, and art objects that once belonged to Russia’s first emperor. Until March 8, Moscow Kremlin Museums More info “Time of fun and games” Hundreds of…
Uncountable Nouns Неисчисляемые существительные (названия веществ, чувств, отвлеченные понятия) не имеют формы множественного числа: sunshine, flour, sugar, milk, earth, water, happiness, truth, humour, stuff. Поскольку их нельзя посчитать, с ними, как правило, не употребляется неопределенный артикль a/an, близкий по значению к one — “один”. Example: I hope for sunshine on Tuesday. (Incorrect: for a sunshine). —…
Tip #4: Use storytelling to make your resume come to life During an interview, you’ll be asked to give examples of your past work experience. We naturally respond to stories. We feel more empathy for the storyteller, feel more trust in them, and remember stories better than words or images. We show more authenticity (достоверность)…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “on hand” (phrase) Transcription: [ɔnˈhænd] Russian Translation: под рукой, в наличии, доступный, на подхвате Definition: Near to someone, ready to help or be used if necessary Example: Luckily, there are a multitude of books on hand that can help. — К счастью, в нашем распоряжении много полезных книг. Synonyms:…
Seven friendly jokes in English to cheer you up 1. What’s the best thing about Switzerland? — I don’t know, but the flag is a big plus. 2. Hear about the new restaurant called Karma? There’s no menu: You get what you deserve. 3. Did you hear about the claustrophobic astronaut? He just needed a…
How to Use Presentation Skills at a Job Interview Tip #3: Create a Call to Action We end presentations with a call to action (призыв к действию). It’s what we want our audience to think, feel, or do after the last PowerPoint slide. Your CTA (call to action) in a job interview boils down (сводится…
News and Advice В английском языке существительные news и advice являются неисчисляемыми. Поэтому глаголы с ними употребляются в форме единственного числа — is, was и т.д. Форма are или were будет грамматически неверной. Example: The news is hopeful to all of us. — Это обнадеживающие новости для всех нас. Также с news/advice не употребляется неопределенный…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to foster” (v.) Transcription: [‘fɔstə] Russian Translation: воспитывать, способствовать развитию Definitions: 1. To take care of a child, without being the child’s legal parent. 2.To encourage the development or growth of ideas or feelings Example: I’m trying to foster an interest in classical music in my children. — 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…
How to Use Presentation Skills at a Job Interview Tip #2: Tell the Story of You An effective presentation starts with thinking about its overall structure and creating a story line (сюжет) to guide the audience towards your goal. In an interview, your interviewers are your audience. Sit down and think about your past work…