The Definite Article ‘the’: Pronunciation Перед согласными звуками артикль the произносится как [ðə] (с приглушенным гласным звуком на конце): the car, the woman, the post-office, the wall. Если слово начинается с гласного звука, артикль читается как [ðiː] (звук и на конце): the apple, the eye, the evening, the afternoon. Обратите внимание: the university [ðə’ju:nɪ’vɜ:sɪtɪ] —…
This was also confirmed by the study conducted by the Levada Center. 50% of Russian women would be happy to receive flowers. Only 16% are looking for getting a perfume or a cosmetic item. Just 15% — chocolates and sweets. And the worst gift seems to be a book or a CD (3%). So, 1. Always…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “alert” (adj.) Transcription: [əˈlɜː(r)t] Russian Translation: внимательный, чуткий, бдительный, настороже Definition: Quick to see, understand, and act in a particular situation Example: Parents should be alert to sudden changes in children’s behaviour. — Родители должны реагировать на внезапные изменения в поведении детей. Synonyms: watchful, observant, on one’s guard
The Definite Article ‘the’ in Set Expressions Артикль the используется (или отсутствует) во многих устойчивых выражениях. Их лучше просто запомнить, т.к. это не логичное правило, а cложившаяся норма языка. Например: play the piano/trumpet/violin/drums — играть на музыкальных инструментах: пианино, трубе, скрипке, барабанах. Example: I often hear my neighbour play the piano. — Я часто слышу,…
The Soft Skills That All Hiring Managers Are Looking For #3 Emotional intelligence Perhaps even more important than IQ is your EQ — or emotional intelligence — which includes being self-aware of your own emotions, plus having the ability to perceive (понимать, чувствовать) others. The biggest differentiator between the average performer and star performer is…
One of the best breakfast restaurants in Moscow Moloko has a completely different style. It looks more like an old French bistro and has a classical restaurant concept. The breakfast is great, and the menu’s huge. Try the detox smoothies, all three of them are delicious, and definitely also one of the organic (органические, блюда…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “rampant” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈræmpənt] Russian Translation: широко распространенный, бурный, безудержный Definition: Existing, happening, or spreading in an uncontrolled way Example: Due to the rampant inflation salary, indexation becomes necessary. — В связи с растущей инфляцией необходима индексация зарплат. Synonyms: widespread, increasing, uncontrolled
The Definite Article ‘the’ С названиями городов и стран артикль обычно не используется: Russia, Argentina, Germany, London, Amsterdam. Но есть несколько исключений из этого правила. Например: the Netherlands, the Philippines, the Ukraine, the Hague (город Гаага). Если название страны включает слова Republic/Kingdom/Federation, артикль нужен: the Russian Federation, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, the United…
The Soft Skills That All Hiring Managers Are Looking For #2 Critical Thinking Along with creative thinking, critical thinking (критическое мышление) and observation (наблюдательность) are also needed by employers—and lacking in today’s information-overload (избыток информации) culture, that prizes a fast pace over a deep dive. And in fact, in today’s “fake news” world, the ability to analyze…
Classical Music – Jazz – Opera – Musicals Photo: elledecoration.ru This concert hall in Zaryadye park is definitely worth a visit (стоит посетить). The modern design is very impressive, bright, comfortable, and has great acoustics. The main concert hall is beautifully shaped in a way that you have great views on the stage from all…