If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? According to a new report, there’s one practical answer: Vienna, Austria.The European city has been named the world’s most livable (удобный для жизни) city by The Economist Intelligence Unit.What makes Vienna so great? Factors like low crime and corruption, great healthcare, accessible (доступный)…
Used to do and Be used to What is the rule for distinguishing between ‘used to do’ and ‘be used to’?Answer: ‘Used to do’ means something that you did in the past, possibly on a regular basis, and no longer do.Example: I used to knit when my children were little.- Я вязала, когда мои дети…
This is How You Can Still Have a Life When You Get More Responsibilities at Work. Tip#1: Define Your Goals There comes a time in every person’s life where you suddenly need to juggle a lot more work without a lot more time. Maybe you got a promotion, and you have increased responsibilities. Or perhaps…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “crunchy” (adj.) Transcription: [krʌn.tʃi] Translation: хрустящий Meaning: Crunchy food is hard and makes a noise when you eat it Example: These cookies are very crunchy.- Эти печеньки очень хрустящие. Synonym: crispy
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Unnecessary Prepositions One of the most common preposition mistakes is adding an unnecessary at to the end of a question. Incorrect: Where is your brother at? Although this is common in some English dialects, it’s considered an error in writing. You can fix the problem by simply deleting the at. Correct: Where is your brother? On the bright side,…
Stop Annoying Everyone With These Common Email Mistakes. Mistake #5: Expecting an Immediate Response Even though sending an email is a quick and immediate process, getting an immediate reply is not guaranteed, says Holmes. “Many people have conflated email and text messaging, and they are not the same thing,” he says. “When you’re sending a…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “selection” (n.) Transcription: [sɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n] Translation: отбор, выбор Meaning: the act of choosing someone or something Example: Candidates must go through a process of selection.- Кандидаты должны пройти отбор. Synonym: choice, pick, option
Ending a Sentence With a Preposition The old claim that it’s wrong to end a sentence with a preposition has been utterly debunked. It’s not true and it never was true. Writers who always insist that a preposition can’t end a sentence often end up with stilted and unnatural sentences:Example: Where did you come from?…
Stop Annoying Everyone With These Common Email Mistakes. Mistake #4: Not Closing an Email With an Expression of Gratitude When appropriate, close your email with an expression of gratitude, such as “Thanks” or even better “Thanks in advance.” These sign-offs increase response rate by 36% compared to other methods, according to Boomerang.“They show that you…