Today’s Word of the Day is: “scarcely” (adv.) Transcription: [ˈskeəsli] Translation: едва, едва ли, вряд ли, еле, с трудом Meaning: only just or almost not Example: 1. She could scarcely speak. – Она едва могла говорить. 2. It can scarcely be coincidence. – Вряд ли это совпадение. Synonyms: barely, hardly
Apostrophe Rules. Tip#3: Apostrophes and Possessive Nouns The rules about forming possessives probably cause the most apostrophe confusion. They vary a little bit, depending on what type of noun you are making into a possessive. Here are the rules of thumb:For most singular nouns, add apostrophe+s:Example: The dog’s leash; The writer’s desk; The planet’s atmosphere.…
Shoppers’ paradise – if you know what to look for. It’s hard to find anyone in Moscow who hasn’t been to the Izmailovo outdoor market. But it’s even harder to find someone who knows more about the best bargains (покупки) and great finds at Izmailovo than Alexandra Sankova, the director of the Moscow Design Museum.…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to blaze” (v.) Transcription: [bleɪz] Translation: гореть ярким пламенем, сиять Meaning: to burn or shine very brightly or strongly Example: His eyes were blazing with anger. – Его глаза пылали гневом. Synonyms: burn, fire, shine
Apostrophe Rules. Tip#2: Apostrophes and Possessive Pronouns Personal pronouns, unlike regular nouns, do not use apostrophes to form possessives. Most writers don’t have trouble with the possessive pronouns my, mine, his, her, and our. It’s your, yours, hers, its, ours, their, and theirs, that tend to cause the confusion. The relative possessive pronoun whose is…
Take These Steps If You’re Looking to Make a Career Change. Step #1: Assess Your Current Job and Your Skill Time and money can get in the way of a career move, but by taking some small actions, you can make it happen. Maybe you hate your current job. Maybe you’re simply nonplussed with the…
Digital artist Evgeny Zubov has revealed a new sci-fi vision for Russia almost 60 years into the future with his latest work, Russia 2077. Following on from his earlier series, Russia 2046, the new project plays comic book tech against familiar backdrops (декорации) and designs: from the iconic (легендарный) Lada to the Moscow metro.Zubov is…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “towering” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈtaʊərɪŋ] Translation: высокий; возвышающийся Meaning: very high or very great Example: New York bristles with towering buildings. – Нью-Йорк заставлен высокими зданиями. Synonyms: high, tall
Apostrophe Rules. Tip#1: Contractions and Omissions A contraction is a shortened form of a word (or group of words) that omits certain letters or sounds. In a contraction, an apostrophe represents missing letters. The most common contractions are made up of verbs, auxiliaries, or modals attached to other words: He would=He’d. I have=I’ve. They are=They’re.…
Really Want That Job? Don’t Make These Six Mistakes. Mistake #5: Taking a Casual Interview Environment Too Far The interviewer is not your friend and shouldn’t be treated as such. The best interviewers have a way of making you relaxed and comfortable, but be careful not to get relaxed to the point where you’re talking…