Grammar Tip

The Verb ‘To Propose’ После глагола to propose можно употребить имя существительное (to propose something) — если вы предлагаете идею, план, решение и т. д. Examples: 1. The president of the company proposed a compromise. — Президент компании предложил компромисс. 2. She proposed a good plan, and our boss accepted it. — Она предложила хороший…

Business Communication Skills Tip

5 Expressions to Avoid In Formal Networking Situations – #1 Networking has evolved, but there are still certain situations (like when making an ask to a senior manager) where formality prevails. So, consider skipping casual or unprofessional expressions during networking sessions. Such as: “HEY, I’M ______” Introducing yourself casually is fine in most situations. But…

Impressionism and Spanish Art

Oct 10 2019 – Jan 26 2020 For the first time in Russia there is an exhibition of Spanish art from the 19th-20th centuries. It shows works by 18 Spanish artists who worked side by side with French impressionists, and took part in the first exhibitions showing the new trends of European art in the…

Business Communication Skills Tip

5 Expressions to Avoid In Formal Networking Situations Networking is a delicate art (тонкое искусство). While it’s certainly evolved in the past decade, there are still certain situations (and certain industries) where you must abide (придерживаться, следовать) by a particular set of strict, unspoken rules. Mess one of these up, and you risk missing out…

Grammar Tip

The Verb ’to Propose” Английский глагол to propose (“предлагать, вносить предложение, делать предложение”) имеет несколько официальный оттенок и часто используется в деловой речи. Examples: 1. We should propose a solution for this problem. — Мы должны предложить решение этой проблемы. 2.We propose to start planning for this task right now. — Мы предлагаем начать планировать…

to walk the talk (id.)

Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to walk the talk” (idiom) Transcription: [wɔːk.ðəˈtɔ:k] Russian Translation: подкреплять слова делом, выполнять обещанное Definition: to do the things you have said you would do, especially when you reach a position of power Example: It’s time to walk the talk!  — Пора переходить от слов к делу! Synonyms: to…

Grammar Tip

The Verb ‘To Suggest’ + ‘That-Clause’ Если вы хотите сказать, что один человек предлагает другому что-то сделать (т.е. имеете в виду не себя), используйте конструкцию to suggest (that) somebody do something. Обратите внимание, что that можно опустить. Example: I suggest that you get it done today. — Я предлагаю вам сделать это сегодня. Употребляйте основной…

Business Communication Skills Tip

Good Questions to Ask Yourself Before Hiring a Coach DO I TRUST MYSELF TO DO THE WORK? This is the last but most important question. Your coach or mentor cannot guarantee results. I’ve hired coaches costing upwards of $15,000 myself and yielded results (получил результаты) worth many times that amount not only because of the…

viral (adj.)

Today’s Word of the Day Is: viral (adj.) Transcription: [ˈvaɪə.rəl] Russian Translation: вирусный; популярный, широко распространенный Definition: 1.Caused by a virus 2. Spreading or becoming popular very quickly, especially on the internet Example: There’s no surefire way to make a video go viral, even if it features a celebrity. — Не существует 100% способа сделать…