“Advice” or “Advise”? Advice is a noun and means a suggestion about what someone should do. It is uncountable: Correct: She gave good advice. Incorrect: Let me give you an advice If we want to use advice in a countable way, then we use the phrase a piece of advice: Example: I have two pieces…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “essential” (adj.) Transcription: [ɪˈsen.ʃəl] Russian Translation: необходимый, важный, обязательный Definition: very important and necessary Example: Computers are an essential part of our lives. Synonyms: crucial, necessary, vital
Four Ways to Strike the Right Tone in Your Job Interview While the word “tone” often refers to the voice, more broadly it refers to the way you sound when you speak and the feeling people get about you. Follow these guidelines and you will come across as a confident and compelling (убедительный) candidate. 1.…
For the last time in Russia, and for the last time on tour. Famous American rock band will exhibit (выступать) in Moscow on June 13 during their tour “The End of The Road”. After more than forty years on the most famous stage all over the world, the tour promises to be the most explosive…
How to Use Third Conditional Sentences Third conditional sentences are used to explain that present circumstances would be different if something different had happened in the past. Look at the following examples: Example: If you had told me you needed a ride, I would have left earlier. – Если бы ты сказал мне, что тебя…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to concur” (v.) Transcription: [kənˈkɜːr] Russian Translation: соглашаться, сходиться во мнениях Definition: to agree or have the same opinion as someone else Example: We concur that more money should be spent on education. Synonyms: agree, be in agreement, be of the same mind
More than 300 speakers including architects, developers, urbanists, and mayors of major cities will speak at Zaryadye Park. The business programme of the Moscow Urban Forum (MUF) to be held between July 4−7 at Zaryadye Park has been released. This year’s theme is the quality of life (уровень жизни) in megacities. In total, there are…
The Multimedia Art Museum presents an exhibition of photographs from the unique family archive of the Yusupov princes. A special place in the exhibition is reserved for the portrait gallery that introduces us to family members of the Yusupov princes. The photographs of Princess Zinaida Nikolaevna Yusupova, one of the most beautiful high society ladies…
Four Easy Ways to Sound Smarter Knowledge is very different from information: Knowledge is insight, not just an accumulation (накопление) of facts. You can show your mastery in this area in the following ways. 1. DO YOUR HOMEWORK Prepare for impromptu (неожиданный) conversations. If you’re headed for a job interview, do your homework. Imagine…
How to Use Second Conditional Sentences. Tip #2 The following sentences illustrate a couple of the common mistakes people make when using the second conditional: Incorrect: If I inherit a billion dollars, I would travel to the moon. – Если я получаю в наследство миллиард долларов, я бы отправился в путешествие на луну. Correct: If…