September 17 – November 30 For the first time, art connoisseurs have a chance to view the best works by the Flemish artist Jacob Jordaens (Якоб Йорданс), stored in Moscow and regional museums. Jacob Jordaens was born in 1593. Together with Peter Rubens, he was learning art from the famous Adam van Noort. The representatives…
The Period В современном английском языке точка (Period) ставится: 1. В конце предложения, которое является законченным утверждением. Example: You are reading the Daily Minute. Thank you. 2. Когда мы хотим таким образом сделать акцент на сказанном. Example: You are reading my book. My book. Wow. Thank you. 3. В сокращениях, например: etc., Feb, a.m., p.m. При этом…
How Employers Can Make Flexible Hours Work For Everyone There are many benefits to flexible work. But companies need to create the right conditions to make it a success. For employees, flexible work means being better able to fit their jobs around other responsibilities, such as looking after children or elderly relatives. For businesses, this…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “volatile” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈvɒl.ə.taɪl] Russian Translation: переменчивый, нестабильный Definition: likely to change often or suddenly and unexpectedly (especially by getting worse) Example: For now, stock markets remain extremely volatile. — В данный момент ситуация на фондовом рынке по-прежнему очень быстро меняется. Synonyms: changeable, unstable, variable
Why wait for winter holidays, if you love skiing? There’s still no snow in the streets, but there’s always a pretty good venue in Moscow for year round skiing. It has a beginner rope lift (подъемный трос), towing lift (бугельный подъемник) and chair lift (кресельный подъемник). And they have a small free style area. You…
Idioms Related To Money COST A FORTUNE — стоить целое состояние Example: 3 handbags, 3 dresses, 3 pairs of shoes, the engagement cost a fortune. — Три сумочки, три платья, три пары туфель — помолвка обошлась в целое состояние. GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY — хорошее соотношение цены и качества Example: This budget hotel offers good…
English Punctuation Punctuation is essential to clear communication. When you are expressing yourself out loud, the way you phrase what you are saying implies the punctuation you are using. A definite pause is a “period” (to use the American term, точка). An upward inflection is a question mark (вопросительный знак). And when someone says a…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “aptitude” (n.) Transcription: [ˈæp.tɪ.tʃuːd] Russian Translation: природная способность, склонность Definition: a natural ability or skill Example: He has shown an aptitude for computer studies, art, and design. — Он продемонстрировал интерес к компьютерным наукам, искусству и дизайну. Synonyms: ability, talent, gift, skill
Saturday and Sunday, November 16 and 17 The most expected sport event of the year is around the corner (приближается, не за горами). And this is a chance to see the world’s best figure skaters (фигуристы) live or online. Don’t miss the best Rostelecom Cup event of the season! Watch the event live or online…
Connectors — Summing Up Information Союзы и связующие слова (connectors) служат для логической связи слов или предложений между собой в речи. Например, если вам необходимо подвести итог сказанного, используйте слова-связки in short, in brief, to conclude, in conclusion, to sum it up, to recap и т.д. Example 1: The United Nations system, in short, does…