Gerund or To+Infinitive Part 1: Gerund Gerunds are the -ing forms of verbs. They function as nouns. We use the gerund: 1.After prepositions: Example: I’m tired of running. — Я устал бегать. 2. After some verbs: like, love, hate, enjoy, mind, finish, stop. Example: I enjoy seeing you. — Я рад видеть вас. 3. As…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to benefit” (v.) Transcription: [ˈben.ɪ.fɪt] Russian Translation: принести пользу, получить выгоду Definition: to get help or an advantage from something Example: 1. Patients have benefited greatly from this treatment. 2. The new law will benefit many homeowners. Synonyms: to gain, to take advantage of sth, to help sb
Get ready for some day-brightening words of wisdom “The Sun is such a lonely star. Whenever he comes out to see his friends, they all disappear.” Joseph Gordon-Levitt, actor and filmmaker. “Even the darkest night will end and the Sun will rise.” Victor Hugo, French novelist. This inspiring (вдохновляющая) quote finds its way into Hugo’s…
Useful Language (Levels A1, A2) MAKING SMALL TALK How’s business? — Как бизнес? We’re having a great year. — У нас замечательный год. Have you heard about …? — Вы слышали о …? How are things? — Как дела? REQUESTS Could I use your printer, please? — Можно воспользоваться вашим принтером? Do you mind if…
Prepositions of Time — For and During (Levels A2, B1) FOR We use for when we say the number of hours, days, months, etc. We also use it in expressions like “for ages” and “for a long time”. Example: I’m going to live in France for 2 months. — Я собираюсь пожить два месяца во…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “cuisine” (n.) Transcription: [kwɪˈziːn] Russian Translation: национальная кухня, кулинарное искусство Definition: a style of cooking (e.g. French, Italian cuisine) Example: I still go to that restaurant. The cuisine is excellent! Synonyms: cookery, culinary art
Mr Hoverboard is a cheaper way to be Marty McFly A French inventor flew across the English Channel (Ла-Манш) on a jet-powered hoverboard (гироскутер с реактивным двигателем) on Sunday, after an unsuccessful attempt last month. Zapata, a former jet ski racing champion, drew comparisons to Spider-Man’s archnemesis (заклятый враг) Green Goblin as he flew a…
Useful Language (Levels A1, A2) INTRODUCING PEOPLE Jurgen, this is Lisa. — Юрген, это Лиза. Anita, do you know Ian? — Анита, вы знакомы с Ианом? Have you met Mauro? — Вы знаете Мауро? RESPONDING Pleased/nice to meet you. — Рад(-а) познакомиться с Вами. Good to see you again. — Рад(-а) снова видеть Вас. CLARIFYING…
The Use of Tenses in Time Clauses A Present Perfect in a time clause refers to a future situation. Compared to the Present Simple, the Present Perfect puts more emphasis on the action being completed. Example: I’ll wash up as soon as I finish. or I’ll wash up as soon as I have finished. —…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “good” (n.) Transcription: [ɡʊd] Russian Translation: благо, польза, хорошее Definition: 1. Something that is an advantage or help to a person or situation. 2. Morally good or correct behaviour Example: 1. I think a trip to the beach would do us all a lot of good. 2. This is…