Today’s Word of the Day is: “hazardous” (adj.) Transcription: [hæz.ə.dəs] Translation: опасный, рискованный Meaning: dangerous and involving risk, especially to someone’s health Example: It was a hazardous voyage.- Это было рискованное путешествие. Synonyms: dangerous, risky, unsafe
“May” for Permission May is a polite modal verb used to ask for permission. Here are some examples: Example: May I use a calculator on the test? Yes, you may.- Могу ли я использовать калькулятор во время теста? Да, можешь. Example: May I have another piece of cake? No, you may not.- Можно мне еще…
The Garage Museum of Contemporary Art in Moscow has announced the winners of its 2018 grant program to support Russia’s upcoming artistic talent. More than 280 artists applied for the scheme (программа), which gives winners 30,000 roubles (£360) a month over the course of a year. The chosen artists are also invited to take part…
This is How You Deal With That Coworker Who Drives You Crazy There are the coworkers who are constantly interrupting you in meetings. There are the ones who don’t seem to pull their weight. And there are even the ones who blast their music or chew their gum at the loudest possible volume. So how…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to hire” (v.) Transcription: [haɪər] Translation: нанимать Meaning: to employ someone or pay someone to do a particular job Example: He was hired to do this job.- Его наняли для выполнения этой работы. Synonyms: employ
Have a Nice Day It’s not always easy to find vegetarian food in Moscow, but Have A Nice Day sets out (стремится) to offer its customers plenty of creative veggie, raw (сыроедческий) and simply healthy options. The restaurant strives to promote a balanced, conscientious lifestyle, and its breezy (свежий), uncluttered interior and summer smoothies are…
May and Might for Conditionals May and Might are used in conditional sentences, especially the 2nd Conditional and the 3rd Conditional.This is an example of might with the second conditional: Example: If I won the lottery, I might travel. However, I don’t know for sure. I might also buy a house.- Если бы я выиграл…
Do These Things When Your Boss Leaves The Company 4. SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE CHARGE YOURSELF It’s easy to let major projects crumble in the absence of a boss, but if you do the opposite, you’ll be furthering your career in a very big way. While the rest of your team is reeling from…
EFFECTIVE ENGLISH COMPREHENSION, SPEAKING AND VOCABULARY BUILDING October 28, 2018 16:00-18:00 Topic for Sunday October 28: “Intercultural Communications: Speaking With Native English Speakers” FREE FOR ALL FLUENTRUSSIA/MOSCOW ENGLISH CLUB STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN COURSES ALL OTHERS WELCOME: 700 RUBLES Sushchevsky Val Street,…
Do These Things When Your Boss Leaves The Company 3. STAY IN TOUCHWhen your boss leaves, the best person to help you and your company find a new manager could end up being none other than–wait for it–your boss. That’s why it pays to stay in touch with managers after they move on. Your old…