Today’s Word of the Day Is: “horizon” (n.) Transcription: [həˈraɪ.zən] Russian Translation: горизонт; кругозор, предел Definition: 1. The line in the distance where the sky meets the earth. 2. The limit of a person’s ideas, knowledge, and experience Example: Travelling helps to expand our horizons. — Путешествия помогают расширять наш кругозор. Synonyms: range of vision,…
Different spellings: British and American English Here are some of the biggest differences between British and American English. 1. Words ending in -re. British words that end in -re mostly end in -er in American English: centre — center, theatre — theater, litre — liter. 2. Words ending in -our. British words ending in -our…
1. Here’s a basic rule for social media posts: be careful what you share with others. Don’t post sensitive (щекотливый, личный) personal information on social media, especially if your co-workers can see what you post. 2. Try to follow this cell phone rule: Avoid public cell phone conversations. Don’t talk on cell phones in a…
Phrases That Will Make You More Successful at Work Make other people think your solution is their idea In every classic persuasion training (тренинг по мастерству убеждения), the “winner” has succeeded by making the other people think that his or her solution was their own idea. And it’s no different now. To accomplish (достичь) this,…
Phrases That Will Make You More Successful at Work Avoid the “and/or/but” to demonstrate respect After pursuing the other person’s viewpoint (узнать точку зрения), it’s better to avoid these words to ensure the coworker or boss has felt thoroughly heard. Instead, replace these debate-oriented words with a pause and a breath, then say, “that’s an…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “bread and butter” (idiom) Transcription: [ˌbred ən ˈbʌt.ər] Russian Translation: хлеб, заработок, источник дохода Definition: One’s source of income. A person makes bread and butter with his (her) job, business or other earnings. Example: Writing is her bread and butter. She feeds and sends her kid to school with…
1. How to talk on speakerphone. Don’t use a speakerphone (громкоговоритель) when other people are around — unless you’re in your office and holding a meeting that is being attended by someone remotely (удаленно). Alert the person you’re speaking with that others are present. FYI: Using speakerphone at full volume to go through your voice…
Subject and Verb Agreement: Collective Nouns С собирательными существительными — например, government, team, crowd, company, management — глагол-сказуемое обычно употребляется в единственном числе. Example: The management is doing tremendously well. — Руководство достигло великолепных результатов. Некоторыми исключениями являются названия спортивных команд и экстренных служб. Examples: 1. Arsenal have just signed a new player. — Арсенал…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “in the nick of time” (phrase) Transcription: [ɪn.ðəˈnɪk.əvˈtaɪm] Russian Translation: в последний момент, как раз вовремя Definition: At the last possible moment, just in time to prevent something wrong happening Example: I welcome that reply, which arrived in the nick of time. — Я был рад получить ответ, который…
Choosing a pen over a keyboard does wonders for your memory While typing is obviously the more convenient and faster method of the two, writing still has its charm, and is now considered by some as the superior method. According to the research carried out (проведённое) by University of California and Princeton University, the students…