The Present Perfect + Just, Yet and Already It is common to use the adverbs just, yet and already with the Present Perfect. They all can be translated into Russian as “уже”, but there’s a difference between them. Just is used to talk about things which happened very recently, and goes before the main verb:…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “comfort zone” (n.) Transcription: [ˈkʌm.fət ˌzəʊn] Russian Translation: зона комфорта Definition: a situation in which you feel comfortable and you do not have to do anything new or difficult Example: I want to start a new project that is completely outside of my comfort zone. Synonyms: to be in…
Summer cinema Pioner is an open space and the cafe modernized In the new season «Pioneer» will not only become the important cinema platform but also the place for premiere cultural events: the unique (уникальный) concert and lecture events are also planned. Among such are the meetings with famous directors, actors, artists, etc. Stay tuned…
Four Soft Skills You Need in 2020 These are the top five soft skills you should start practicing immediately: Listening– try to practice active listening. Learn to look beyond the words, and look for other cues such as body language, and use eye contact. Self- compassion (принятие себя) – if you want to be a…
“Which” to Modify a Whole Sentence Which is used to modify a noun or a pronoun. Sometimes which can also refer not just to one word, but to the whole sentence. Using which to add extra information to the previous clause is common in speaking. Example: He showed me around the town, which was very…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “get-together” (n.) Transcription: [ˈɡet.təˌɡeð.ər ] Russian Translation: неофициальная встреча; посиделки, “междусобойчик” Definition: an informal meeting or social occasion Example: She went home for a family get-together over the weekend. Synonyms: gathering, party, informal meeting
The Difference Between “That” and “Which” That and which can be translated into Russian as “который” (-ая, -ое), but there is a difference between them. That defines the word we’re talking about and distinguishes it from others. It often means a unique, one and only object. We can’t take that away from the sentence without…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to conduct” (v.) Transcription: [kənˈdʌkt] Russian Translation: проводить, руководить, вести Definition: to organize or perform a particular activity Examples: The experiments were conducted by scientists in New York. Synonyms: to direct, to guide, to show sb. around
How to Attend a Conference Without Feeling Overwhelmed Conferences can be excellent networking opportunities, but they can also be exhausting (утомительный) for introverts. Here’s how to set yourself up for success. Focus on just one person– one of the biggest benefits of attending conferences is meeting others. But that doesn’t mean that you have to…
Arseniy, an artist from the Russian city of Samara Arseniy has recently made waves on social media with a series of photographs made against the backdrop of an abandoned five-story building (на фоне заброшенного пятиэтажного здания). The project is called “1m²” and addresses social issues and experiences encountered (встречающийся) by normal Russians. The performances include…