Wish + would We can use wish + would if we are annoyed about something that is or is not happening, or about something that will or will not happen: Example: I wish you would stop making so much noise! (You are making a noise; it would be better if you didn’t.) Example: I wish…
Greeting and Introduction Tip #2: Talking About Your Job When you meet business partners, it is important that you are able to describe your role in your organization. Find out of the English names or the departments and key positions in your organization. Know your department and job titles in English.Let’s look at some of…
Sasha Ardabiev is a Moscow-based blogger whose Instagram account is dedicated to fashion looks under 3000 roubles (about $50). They are sourced exclusively from a French bargain supermarket chain Auchan. Ardabiev on his account @cheap_sasha creates fashion photo shoots mixing menswear and womenswear: from a minimalist Steve Jobs turtleneck to a trendy bucket hat and…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “malaise” (n.) Translation: Недомогание, дискомфорт Meaning: A general feeling of bad health, or lack of energy in a person, group, or society. Example: She suffered from a malaise that kept her from enjoying the party. Synonym: unease, melancholy
“Advice” or “Advise”? Advice is a noun and means a suggestion about what someone should do. It is uncountable: Correct: She gave good advice. Incorrect: Let me give you an advice If we want to use advice in a countable way, then we use the phrase a piece of advice: Example: I have two pieces of advice for you about the holiday.…
Greeting and Introduction Tip #1: Formality Listen carefully to how your business partners greet you. In those first two or three sentences, they are telling you how formal or informal they would like the relationship to be. Use a formal approach when you do not know the other person, or where formality is expected in…
Polish artist Gosia Herba works as an illustrator and writes children’s books and graphic novels. For those who can’t get enough of her inimitable style, Herba’s Instagram account gives a sneak peek into her current works in progress, as well as offering regular trips into her back catalogue. Follow Herba for a daily dose of cuteness, featuring cartoon animals and weird cubist…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to talk shop” (id.) to talk shop (id.) Translation: говорить о работе Meaning: to talk about your job when not at work. Example: Everybody at the company gathering decided that they would not talk shop during the dinner. Synonym: to talk business
Punctuating coordinating conjunctions correctly; put a comma before Use a comma before the word “but” if it is joining two independent clauses: Incorrect: Sophia is a good singer but she is an even better dancer Correct: Sophia is a good singer, but she is an even better dancer. If but is not joining two independent…
Writing Effective Emails Tip #4: Signing off Always sign off your email with a reminder of the action required, then a polite greeting. It is a good idea to ask people to phone you (and include your phone number) if they cannot take the action or if they wish to discuss anything. Follow this with…