Today’s Word of the Day is: “to hibernate” (v.) Transcription: [ˈhaɪ.bə.neɪt] Russian Translation: зимовать, находиться в зимней спячке Definition: If an animal hibernates, it goes to sleep for the winter. Example: Bears must eat a lot of food before they hibernate in their caves. Synonyms: lie dormant, winter, overwinter
Above or Over ? When we use above as a preposition, it means ‘higher than’. Its meaning is close to that of the preposition over. In the following sentences, over can be used instead of above: Example: She is a nervous flier. But once the plane got above the clouds, she started to relax. (or…
How to Feel More Accomplished At The End Of The Day 4. BE KIND TO YOURSELF AND RE-GOAL IF NECESSARY If you find yourself often overwhelmed by the number of tasks still left to do on your to-do list at the end of the day, it’s possible that you need to spread those tasks out…
It’s Oscar time again. It’s Oscar time again. On Jan. 22, among the nominations for 2019 awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Academy will announce the five short documentary films up for the Oscar. Among the shortlisted (шорт-лист финалистов) films is the documentary “Women of the Gulag” by Russian-American director, Marianna Yarovskaya.…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “workable” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈwɜːkəbl] Russian Translation: осуществимый Definition: A workable plan or system can be used or done easily and is effective Example: I think the plan is quite workable. Synonyms: possible, practical, feasible
A retrospective of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera finally comes to the Russian capital “Viva La Vida: Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera” at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall may be the most anticipated (ожидаемый) exhibition this winter in Moscow. The show is a collaborative project between St. Petersburg’s Faberge Museum, the Link of Times Cultural…
How to Feel More Accomplished At The End Of The Day 3. ASK FOR FEEDBACK Feedback is the best way to get clarification on whether you’re making progress toward a goal. Seek feedback from your boss, coworkers, or clients. Often, we think we aren’t making enough progress, but the people around us believe that we’re…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “get cracking” (phr.) Russian Translation: поторопиться, начать двигаться Definition: to start doing something quickly Example: Get cracking, or we’ll miss the train. Synonyms: hurry, start on, begin
Almost or Nearly? We use almost and nearly to refer to the progress of things, especially if we are measuring and counting things. In these examples, almost and nearly can both be used: Example: Don’t give up! You’re almost there. Example: It’s time for bed. It’s nearly 10 o’clock. We also use almost and nearly…
How to Feel More Accomplished At The End Of The Day 2. SAVE AN EASY TASK FOR TOMORROWStarting the day intentionally with an easy task also helps to get your momentum going for the day and means you don’t have to waste time in the morning thinking about what you’re going to tackle first. You…