The Definite Article The definite article the is the most frequent (часто повторяемый) word in English. We use the definite article in front of a noun when we believe the hearer/reader knows exactly what we are referring to. • because there is only one: The Pope is visiting Russia. The moon is very bright tonight.…
How to Stop Being a People Pleaser Tip #2: PRACTICE SAYING NO People pleasers often struggle (бороться) to say the word “no.” The fear of not being liked, of losing friends or of disappointing others paralyzes them, making the word “no” seem like a swear word.To practice saying “no,” we suggest starting with small no’s,…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “rashness” (n.) Transcription: [ˈræʃ.nəs] Russian Translation: опрометчивость, безрассудство Definition: the quality of being careless or unwise, without thought for what might happen or result Example: In a moment of rashness, I agreed to go skydiving for charity. Synonym: recklessness
In The Far Eastern City of Vladivostok, Winters Are Long and Harsh. When creative collective “Concrete Jungle” created their latest project, Ice and Light, they wanted to explore the hidden benefits of the city’s chilly (холодный) climate. But they also wanted to coax (уговорить) residents back into the city’s outdoor spaces — particularly Vladivostok’s neglected…
How to Stop Being a People Pleaser Try these tips to stop curb (ограничивать) your people-pleasing tendencies: Tip #1: BE SELF-AWARERecognize times when you are giving in to other people’s demands of you rather than taking control of your own time, and see if there’s a pattern (повторяющийся сценарий). Are there certain scenarios or certain…
What Are Articles? Articles are words that define a noun as specific or unspecific (неопределенный). Consider the following examples: Example: After the long day, the cup of tea tasted particularly good.- После долгого дня чашка чая была особенно вкусной. By using the article the, we’ve shown that it was one specific day that was long…
Zenit Went On to Win the Game 3-1 Against Turkey’s Fenerbahce S.C. Fans of Zenit St. Petersburg football club have lit up social media with a breathtaking (захватывающий) pre-game display of support for their team before a Europa League game Thursday. The fans lit flares along the entire route to their home stadium as Zenit’s…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “concept” (n.) Transcription: [ˈkɒn.sept] Russian Translation: понятие, идея Definition: a principle or idea Example: The finished product was very different from the original concept. Synonyms: idea, view, theory
Today’s Word of the Day is: “amiss” (adj.) Transcription: [əˈmɪs] Russian Translation: неладный Definition: wrong, not suitable, or not as expected Example: I knew something was amiss when he didn’t answer the door. Synonym: wrong
How to Ask For Clarification (прояснение) After you express your lack of understanding, the next step is to ask the person to clarify what they have said. Here are some phrases you can use.For many of them, you can use “can” or “could,” with could being a little more formal:Example: Could you say it in…