How can we say that we like something? Here are some phrases to express your likes and preferences. 1. I’m really fond of Italian cousine. — Я очень люблю итальянскую кухню. 2. I prefer/I’d prefer to stay at home and read a novel. — Предпочитаю остаться дома и почитать роман. 3. I’d rather be attractive…
It’s a good idea to ask other people what they think before you tell them your opinion loudly and strongly. Show them that you value their opinions — this will be a sign of respect. Here’s how you can ask. 1. What do you think of/about…? (Что Вы думаете о…?) 2. What’s your opinion of…?…
Sometimes you make a decision, but later on you realise that you were wrong. Here are ten things we can say or write in this situation. 1. After further consideration… (После дальнейшего рассмотрения) 2. On second thoughts… (Если хорошо подумать) 3. I’ve changed my mind. (Я передумал) 4. I thought better of it. (Позже я…
Sometimes we are really busy and cannot reply to urgent requests. What can we say to ask other people to wait? 1. Give me a second (two minutes, etc.) — Одну секунду/дайте мне две минуты. 2. We apologise for the delay to… (formal) — Мы приносим извинения за задержку в… 3. Hang on a moment.…
The quarantine won’t last forever. Let’s learn several phrases that we can use to invite a colleague or a friend to lunch, to a party or just to go out in the evening. 1. Are you free on Friday evening…? (Ты свободен в пятницу вечером?) 2. Would you like to…? (more formal) (Хотели бы Вы…)…
It is human to make mistakes. When it happens we need some phrases to tell the other person how really sorry we are and stop them getting really angry. 1. I’m (so / very / terribly) sorry. (Я очень извиняюсь) 2. I beg your pardon. (Прошу извинить меня) 3. Sorry. It was all my fault.…
Sometimes we know that we are right about something. Here some phrases we can use to show other people how certain we are. 1. I’m quite sure (that)… (Я совершенно уверен, что…) 2. It must be right. (Это правильно; иначе и быть не может) 3. I have no doubt (that)… (У меня нет сомнений, что)…
All of us like to be praised. Sometimes it is really important to give your friend or colleague an encouraging pat on the shoulder. Here’s what to say in such moments. 1. You’re coming along well. (Ты делаешь успехи) 2. Keep up the good work. (Продолжай работать хорошо) 3. That’s a good effort. (Это хорошая…
Instead of always saying “yes”, “sure”, “certainly”, “of course” you can use other phrases to show your agreement with other people. Here are some of them. 1. I’m with you on that one. (Я согласен с Вами в этом) 2. I couldn’t agree more. (Полностью согласен) 3. Yes, absolutely. 4. I’d go along with that. (Я…
Sometimes other people around us feel a bit down (в подавленном настроении) or unhappy about something. Here are some phrases you can use to try to make them feel better. 1. Cheer up! / Chin up! / Lighten up! (Взбодрись!) / Smile! (Улыбнитесь!) 2. It’s not the end of the world. (Это не конец света) 3. Worse…