Today’s Word of the Day is: “gullible” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈɡʌlɪbl] Russian Translation: легковерный, доверчивый Definition: Someone who is gullible is easily tricked because they trust people too much. Example: They sell overpriced souvenirs to gullible tourists. Synonym: trusting
Parts of the Sentence – Verbals – Noun Infinitives An infinitive is to plus a verb form. It can be used as a noun. Examples: to be, to see, to be seen, to be eaten. The noun infinitive can be a subject (To eat is fun.); a direct object (I like to eat.); a…
Five Phrases That Will Help You Sell Your Ideas Small language changes may seem insignificant, but incorporating (включать) these six phrases can help you communicate how confident and fully invested you are. 1. “I believe”– much stronger choice than the related–but weaker–phrase “I think.” 2. “I know”– if you are leading a team, and someone…
On Sunday May 19 the National Hotel will open its doors for Vintage Marketplace Moscow that will last only for one day. The market will take place (проходить) in seven reception halls at the second floor of the hotel. Organisers have selected 60 best vintage projects from Moscow, Saint Petersburg and other towns for the…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “willpower” (n.) Transcription: [ˈwɪlpaʊər] Russian Translation: сила воли Definition: the ability to control your own thoughts and the way in which you behave Example: It takes great willpower to lose weight. Synonym: self-control
The Paranoid Person’s Guide to Online Privacy Follow these 8 steps if you don’t want to be tracked (быть отслежены) online: Ditch (бросать) Facebook and anything to do with Facebook; If you want to use other social media, like Twitter, make your accounts anonymous (анонимный) and private; Use a burner phone (мобильный телефон с предоплаченной…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “high-flyer” (n.) Transcription: [ˌhaɪˈflaɪər] Russian Translation: птица высокого полета, очень успешный Definition: someone who is very successful or who is likely to be very successful, especially in business Example: High-flyers in the industry typically earn 25 percent more than their colleagues.
Parts of the Sentence – Verbals – Gerunds A gerund always ends in –ing and is used as a noun. Example: Eating is fun. The gerund can be a subject (Eating is fun.); a direct object (I like eating.); a predicate nominative (A fun time is eating.); an appositive (A fun time, eating, takes much…
What the Class of 2019 Wants From Employers There are some indicators that generation-Z does approach prospective employers a bit differently. When they’re evaluating a job or company, there are several things that many want to see. Gen-Z is looking for a great culture above all. They’re savvy (разумный) enough to see beyond ping-pong tables…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to suffice” (v.) Transcription: [səˈfaɪs] Russian Translation: хватать, быть достаточным Definition: to be enough Example: I’m taking $400 – I think that should suffice. Synonyms: be enough, be sufficient