Today’s Word of the Day is: “extinct” (adj.) Transcription: [ɪkˈstɪŋkt] Russian Translation: вымерший, исчезнувший Definition: no longer existing, if a type of animal is extinct, it does not exist now Example: Pandas could become extinct in the wild. Synonyms: vanished, lost, died out
Making Requests. Tip #2 Making More Than One Request If you make two requests in a letter or email, the second request should include the word “also”, as we can see here: Dear Mr Smith I recently saw an advertisement for your new range of kitchen equipment. I own a small retail shop selling household…
The Multimedia Art Museum, Moscow presents “Frozen in Time”, an exhibition by American photographer Diane Tuft. The exhibition includes photographs from both Antarctica and the Arctic. Tuft’s projects draw attention to the dramatic changes brought by global warming. To show the inexhaustible (неисчерпаемый) beauty and extreme vulnerability (уязвимость) of the most remote places in the…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “fragrance” (n.) Transcription: [ˈfreɪɡrəns] Russian Translation: 1. аромат, благоухание; 2. духи. Definition: 1. a sweet or pleasant smell; 2. a substance that people put on their bodies to make themselves smell nice. Example: Flowers were spreading their fragrance. Synonyms: sweet smell, scent, perfume
Making Requests. Tip #1 Useful phrases There are several ways in which you can make requests in English. The method you choose depends both on the situation and on the relationship between you and the other person. Let’s imagine you need someone to send you a report by Friday. Here are some examples of what…
Whoever vs. Whomever To determine whether to use whoever or whomever, the he/him rule in the Who/Whom section applies: he = whoever him = whomever Rule 1. The presence of whoever or whomever indicates a dependent clause. Use whoever or whomever to agree with the verb in that dependent clause, regardless of the rest of…
Attend free training sessions in art therapy, hatha yoga and yoga for beginners in Gorky Park. The sessions will take place in open air on Mondays and Fridays 08:00 am till 09:30 am and 07:00 pm till 08:30 pm, on Saturdays 02:00 pm till 03:30 pm, and on Sundays 12:00 pm till 01:30 pm. Admission…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “chaos” (n.) Transcription: [keɪ.ɒs] Russian Translation: хаос, полный беспорядок Definition: a state of total confusion with no order Example: There was total chaos on the roads. – На дорогах творился полный хаос. Synonym: disorder, disarray
Landscape designers from 11 countries have presented their projects. Flower Jam is held in Moscow for the third time. The main events are scheduled for August 23 through September 8. However, the festival started on June 20. Previously, the gardens created by the best landscape designers from all over the world used to decorate (украшать)…
Here’s How You Should Prep Before Leaving for Summer Vacation Make the most of your time off by preparing both your coworkers and yourself before you go. TIE UP LOOSE ENDS (довести дело до конца) – just because you’re not going to be there doesn’t mean that work stops. If the work you do involves…