Present Simple Tense. Use #4: Now (Non-Continuous Verbs) Speakers sometimes use the present simple to express the idea that an action is happening or is not happening now. This can only be done with non-continuous verbs and certain mixed verbs. Pay attention to which verbs can be used in this way. Example: I am here now.- Сейчас…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “curious” (adj.) Translation: любопытный, cтранный, курьезный Meaning: Having a desire to learn or know more about something or someone; strange, unusual. Example: So, I’m curious about what’s going to happen in the next 5,000 days. – Мне любопытно, что случится в следующие 5000 дней. Synonyms: interested, strange
Present Simple Tense. Use #3: Scheduled Events in the Near Future Speakers occasionally use present simple to talk about scheduled events in the near future. This is most commonly done when talking about public transportation, but it can be used with other scheduled events as well. It can be a little confusing to grasp that…
Presentation Skills Tip #5: Remember the 10-20-30 Rule for Slideshows- Помните Правило 10-20-30 для Слайд-шоу Slideshows should: – Contain no more than 10 slides; – Last no more than 20 minutes; – Use a font size of no less than 30 point. This last is particularly important as it stops you trying to put too…
Wild swings in meaning between seemingly similar verbs is what trips up learners. When I taught English in the Greek port of Piraeus, a colleague and I used to spend idle time in the staff room speculating on what the hardest language in the world might look like. Perhaps there would be different verb endings…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “incredible” (adj.) Translation: невероятный, удивительный Meaning: impossible, or very difficult to believe Example: You must have incredible stories to tell about your life.– У вас должны быть невероятные истории из вашей жизни, которые вы можете рассказать. Synonym: unbelievable
Present Simple Tense. Use #2: Facts or Generalisations The present simple can also indicate that the speaker believes that a fact was true in the past, in the present, and will be true in the future. We must remember that it is not important if the speaker is correct about the fact. The present simple…
Presentation Skills Tip #4: Strong Start- Хороший Старт The beginning of your presentation is crucial. You need to grab your audience’s attention and hold it. They will give you a few minutes’ grace in which to entertain them, before they start to switch off if you’re dull. So don’t waste that on explaining who you…
The 90th anniversary season promises fun and fascination for everyone. Gorky Park opened its 90th summer season on May 1. Over 20 events will take place on various sites around the park and in Muzeon for visitors of every age and virtually any interest. The weather might not be ideal, but the festivities should help…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “entertainment” (n.) Translation: развлечение, представление Meaning: Shows, films, television, or other performances or activities that entertain people. Example: He budgets $50 for entertainment each month. – Каждый месяц он выделяет $50 на развлечения. Synonyms: amusement, leisure