Comma Before While When while is used as a conjunction, it has two meanings. One meaning is related to time. In the temporal sense, while describes something that is happening at the same time as something else. The other meaning of while indicates a contrast. In this sense, it means “whereas” or “although.” 1. No…
Writing Effective Emails Tip #1 Are you using the ‘To’ and ‘Cc’ boxes appropriately? The ‘To’ box is for those who need to take action. The ‘Cc’ box is for those who only need to see the email for information. Use ‘Bcc’ even if you need the recipients to take action where you need…
This Russian artists draws relatable comic strips about coffee, cats and manspreading. Anastasia Ivanova, or @comicada, is a Chelyabinsk-based illustrator and graphic designer who makes poignant comic strips commenting on pop culture phenomena: from the difficulty of online shopping, inexplicable fashion, bitcoin, cats and a possible global hairdresser conspiracy. Most of her comic strips are…
Can you count it? Practice what you know about using countable and uncountable nouns with these exercises. 1. Something is wrong here Choose the sentence that is correct in each case. • Charlotte’s off sick with an acute case of bronchitis. • Charlotte’s off sick with an acute bronchitis. 2. Which option? Choose the correct…
The word of the day, its meaning, and its common usage. To escalate In standard English, “escalate” is a verb meaning “to increase rapidly” or “to become more and more intense”, as in: “The war has escalated.” In business English, it means “to refer something (such as a problem) to a higher level in an…
The communication skills that every English speaker should master. #1 Active listening skills: The ability to listen to and incorporate other views in your communication. Listening shows you value opinions outside of your own and are open to new concepts. As a result, your audience views you as an equal partner and you can come…
Our new partner, the Moscow Improv Club, will be giving a special performances in English (and some Russian as well) exclusively for FR students. What’s the most important qualification for any job, the key ingredient of every strong team and the one skill that is indispensable? Communication skills, of course. Also known as, soft skills,…