Grammar Tip

Good vs. Well “Good” is an adjective. This means it describes people, things and places, not verbs. These sentences are correct: Example: Sam is a good boy. Example: They live in a good house. Example: This is not a good place live in. These sentences are incorrect: Example: Sam behaves good. Example: They eat good.…

Business Communication Skills Tip

Strong Ways To Close a Cover Letter We will be giving you phrases one by one to include in the final paragraph of your cover letter that will help you seal the deal for your next interview: 4. “I WOULD APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET WITH YOU TO DISCUSS HOW MY QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE BENEFICIAL…

Prevailing (adj.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “prevailing” (adj.) Transcription: [prɪˈveɪ.lɪŋ] Russian Translation: преобладающий, распространенный Definition: existing a lot in a particular group, area, or at a particular time Example: Agriculture is the prevailing industry of this town. Synonyms: current, existing, common

Grammar Tip

Future Continuous vs. Future Perfect Continuous If you do not include a duration such as “for five minutes,” “for two weeks” or “since Friday,” many English speakers choose to use the future continuous rather than the future perfect continuous. Be careful because this can change the meaning of the sentence. Future continuous emphasizes interrupted actions,…

Moscow Improv Club

February 9, 2019 Moscow Improv Club and Dina Mild is inviting you to a big improv show at “Вермель” this Saturday, 9th February, 6:30 in the evening. You will see three shows, including an improvised musical. The actors are going to make everything up on the spot, that’s why you will never see the same…

Wim Delvoye Exhibition

Until February 9, 2019 A neo-conceptual artist, Wim Delvoye is widely known for contemporary art that cleverly combines philosophical ideas, a fresh use of materials and a love for craftsmanship (искусная работа). Blurring the boundary between the art of the past and the digital realm (сфера) of current art practice, he makes aerodynamic, mathematically perfect,…

Grammar Tip

Used To. Use #2 : Past Facts and Generalizations Used to can also be used to talk about past facts or generalizations which are no longer true. Example: George used to be the best student in class, but now Lena is the best. – Джордж был лучшим учеником в классе, но теперь Лена – лучшая.…

Lucid (adj.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “lucid” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈluː.sɪd] Russian Translation: четкий, понятный, ясный, здравый Definition: clearly expressed and easy to understand, or (of a person) thinking or speaking clearly Example: You must write in a clear and lucid style. Synonyms: intelligible, comprehensible, clear

David Bowie – The Man Who Fell to Earth

“David Bowie – The Man Who Fell to Earth” is a new exhibition at the Lumiere Brothers Center for Photography. In 1974 world-renowned (всемирно известный) photographer Steve Schapiro conducted a 12-hour private photo session in Los Angeles of David Bowie. During the exhibition, the Lumiere Brothers Center for Photography is organizing an educational program with…