Past Continuous Tense. Use #3: Parallel Actions We use the past continuous to describe two actions occurring at the same time in the past. Example: I was reading the newspaper while he was making dinner. – Я читала газету, пока он готовил ужин. Example: What were you doing while you were waiting? –Чем вы занимались, пока ждали?
Today’s Word of the Day is: Transcription: [vəˈreɪʃəs] Translation: ненасытный, жадный Meaning: very eager for something, especially for food Example: He has unusually large lung capacity and a voracious appetite. – У него необычайно большая емкость легких и ненасытный аппетит. Synonyms: insatiable
Past Continuous Tense. Use #2: The Background of a Story We use the past continuous to describe the background of a story or to create the atmosphere in the story. Example: When I arrived at the restaurant, people were chatting, eating and some were even having an argument. One man was talking loudly on the phone…
Develop your Telephone Speaking Skills. Tip #6: Show Interest The conclusion of a call gives you the opportunity to build trust and further your relationship. Showing interest in the other person’s working and personal life is a good start: Example: Do you have anything planned for the weekend? Show your appreciation of the other person and…
Moscow and St. Petersburg have ranked outside the 50 most expensive cities of the world this year, according to Switzerland’s UBS Bank. Out of 77 cities with high costs of living, St. Petersburg placed 51st and Moscow followed in 54th place, UBS said in its latest “Prices and Earnings 2018” survey. When including rent prices,…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “correspondence” (n.) Translation: переписка Meaning: A series of letters or emails from one person to another, or the activity of writing and receiving letters or emails Example: It is difficult to maintain an on-going correspondence when we are both so busy. – Трудно поддерживать постоянную переписку, когда мы оба так заняты. Synonym: written communication
Past Continuous Tense. Use #1: An Interrupted Action in the Past We use the past continuous when we describe an action in the past which overlaps another action or time. The action in the past continuous starts before and often continues the other shorter action or time. Example: While we were walking in the park, it started to…
Develop your Telephone Speaking Skills. Tip #6: Keep Control of the Conversation Control the conversation, rather than letting it control you. If you receive a call in English and need time to prepare, say: “I’m sorry, could I ring you back in a few minutes?” Then take a few deep breaths and call back when…
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Today’s Word of the Day is:”to accuse” (v.) Translation: обвинять Meaning: to say that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind Example: How dare you accuse me of lying! – Как вы смеете обвинять меня во лжи! Synonym: blame