Today’s Word of the Day is: “towering” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈtaʊərɪŋ] Translation: высокий; возвышающийся Meaning: very high or very great Example: New York bristles with towering buildings. – Нью-Йорк заставлен высокими зданиями. Synonyms: high, tall
Present Simple Tense. Use #2: Facts or Generalisations The present simple can also indicate that the speaker believes that a fact was true in the past, in the present, and will be true in the future. We must remember that it is not important if the speaker is correct about the fact. The present simple…
This month, the Irish Film Festival brings some of the best cinema from Ireland to Karo 11 Oktyabr Cinema. With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner (March 17), there’s no better way to celebrate Irish culture than by checking out Moscow’s own Irish Film Festival.The festival will showcase (показывать) a selection of the best…
Mistakes in Your Everyday Speech The following are the seven deadly sins of impromptu (спонтанный) speaking. Commit them, and you’ll undercut (ослабить самопрезентацию) your image. Avoid them and you’ll strengthen your leadership.Mistake #1. SPEAKING BEFORE THINKING Topping the list of impromptu sins is speaking before you’ve collected your thoughts. Winston Churchill joked about such speakers:…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to feign” (v.) Transcription: [feɪn] Translation: притворяться, симулировать Meaning: If you feign an emotion, illness, etc, you pretend to have it. Example: He feigned sickness so he wouldn’t have to go to school.- Он притворялся больным, чтобы не ходить в школу. Synonyms: simulate, fake
Present Simple Tense. Use 1: Repeated Actions We use the present simple to express the idea that an action is repeated or usual. The action can be a habit, a hobby, a daily event, a scheduled event, or something that often happens. It can also be something a person often forgets or usually does not…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to deface” (v.) Transcription: [dɪˈfeɪs] Translation: портить, обезображивать Meaning: to damage and spoil the appearance of something by writing or drawing on it Example: He was fined for defacing library books. Synonyms: vandalize, disfigure, spoil
Communication Skills You Need to Succeed in the Workplace Whether you’re an employee or a manager, effective communication is vital. We will be posting essential communication skills every employee and boss needs to have. 6. A WILLINGNESS TO GIVE FEEDBACK This communication skill is important for senior-level (старший по должности) employees to help their employees…
Inspired by James Cameron’s “Avatar” TORUK transports you to the world of Pandora in a visually stunning (впечатляющий) live setting. Experience a storytelling (повествующий) odyssey through a new world of imagination, discovery, and possibility. TORUK will be presented at the famous Luzhniki arena from April 19, as part of a global tour in arenas around…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “enchanting” (adj.) Transcription: [ɪnˈtʃɑːn.tɪŋ] Translation: очаровательный, феерический Meaning: very pleasant or charming Example: Georgia is an enchanting country.- Грузия- очаровательная страна. Synonyms: captivating, charming