The Colon in Direct Speech В английских предложениях перед прямой речью может ставиться как двоеточие (Colon), так и запятая (Comma). Example: He asked: ‘What are the first three months of the year?’ — Он спросил: “Какие три месяца в году первые?” And so is this: He asked, ‘What are the first three months of the…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “makeover” (n.) Transcription: [ˈmeɪkˌəʊ.vər] Russian Translation: преображение, модернизация, формирование нового образа Definition: a set of changes that are intended to make a person or place more attractive Example: Adele, I like your new makeover. — Адель, мне нравится ваш новый образ. Synonyms: restyling, upgrade, transformation
As the song goes, it’s Christmastime in the city No doubt “Good King Wenceslas” (король Венцеслав, святой-покровитель Богемии) will be running through your head as you wander through the holiday market of Prague‘s Wenceslas Square (Вацлавская площадь), named for the real Bohemian king of Christmas carol fame. But the city has even more to recommend…
The Colon Знак двоеточия (Colon) в английском языке служит для того, чтобы обратить внимание читателей на дальнейшую информацию в предложении. Используйте двоеточия: 1. Перед списком. Example: Five people walked into the bar: an Englishman, an Irishman, a Scotsman, a bishop and an actress. — В бар вошли пять человек: англичанин, ирландец, шотландец, епископ и актриса.…
How To Do a Year-End Review: Take Inventory Katie Sandler, an impact coach (наставник, обучающий искусству влияния), suggests that you ask yourself five main questions: 1. What were three to four highs and three to four lows? This is where you start taking inventory (производить учет) and building awareness. 2. What enabled or motivated you…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “pricey” (adjective, informal) Transcription: [ˈpraɪ.si] Russian Translation: слишком дорогой, стоящий немалых денег Definition: too expensive, hard to afford Example: I’d really like to buy this car, but it’s a bit pricey for me. — Я бы очень хотел купить эту машину, но она для меня дороговата. Synonyms: expensive, costly,…
For all coffee lovers 1. Just the smell of coffee can help you wake you up in the morning. 2. The word ‘coffee’ comes from the Arabic word ‘qahwah’ which refers to a type of wine. 3. There’re two main categories of coffee: Robusta and Arabica. Robusta coffee has a more acidic and harsh (кислый…
How (And Why) You Should Give Yourself a Year-End Review CELEBRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS When reviewing the year, people often focus on what they want to improve instead of also celebrating their accomplishments (отмечать свои достижения). As though they’re not allowed to, especially if it involves something that is not fully complete. This vision of oneself…
The Semicolon Точка с запятой (Semicolon) в английских предложениях ставится перед словами-связками however, nevertheless, therefore, besides etc. — если 2 самостоятельных предложения дополняют друг друга или противоречат, и поэтому их можно объединить в одно. Example: My cat hates the vet; however, the visits undoubtedly do her good. — Моя кошка терпеть не может ветеринара; однако…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “reliable” (adj.) Transcription: [rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl] Russian Translation: надежный, заслуживающий доверия Definition: Someone or something who can be trusted or believed because he, she, or it works or behaves well in the way you expect Example: Adam is very reliable – if he says he’ll do something, he’ll do it. —…