How to Get Things Done in 2020 This year we learned that the key to doing the things we want to accomplish isn’t time management, but rather attention management. Instead of rigorously (точно, методично) scheduling every minute of your day around tasks and to-do lists, approach work more from the perspective of: What are the…
Best Journey to Christmas Festival Venues in Moscow Ice ballets are definitely highlights of the Journey to Christmas Festival. These masterpieces (шедевры) combine timeless classical music, incredible sets, fabulous costumes, and performances by professional skaters to create impressions that leave no audience indifferent. This year, be sure not to miss the striking (эффектные, потрясающие) shows…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “office party” (n.) Transcription: [‘ɔfɪsˈpɑː(r)ti] Russian Translation: корпоратив, вечеринка в офисе Definition: a party for all the people who work in the office of a company or organization Example: We’re going to have an office party to celebrate the completion of the project. — Мы планируем вечеринку в офисе,…
Apostrophe in English: Omission Апостроф в английском языке также ставится, когда в слове пропущена одна или несколько букв. Чаще всего это происходит: 1. В сокращенных формах глаголов. Examples: 1. You’re is short for “you are”. 2. She’d is short for “she had” or “she would”. 2. Вместо сокращенного ‘and’: fish’n’chips (fish and chips), rock’n’roll (rock…
How to Send a Follow-Up Email to Get a Reply: Pick up the Phone Have you ever started drafting (набросать, написать черновик) an email and thought, “This would be so much easier and faster to explain over the phone?” Your colleague’s silence might stem from (основано на) the same feeling. Writing an email with all…
What to write on a Christmas card for your friends or relatives 1. Merry Christmas! Wishing you health and happiness this holiday season and a wonderful New Year. 2. May your holidays be filled with warmth and laughter. 3. From our family to yours, wishing you a truly Merry Christmas. 4. Happy holidays! Wishing you…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “winter solstice” (n.) Transcription: [‘wɪntə’sɔlstɪs] Russian Translation: зимнее солнцестояние Definition: the day in midwinter when the sun is above the horizon for the shortest amount of time; in 2019 it was on December 22 Example: The vikings celebrated both winter solstice and yule. — Викинги отмечали и зимнее солнцестояние,…
Apostrophe in English: Possessive Case of Plural Nouns К существительным во множественном числе для обозначения принадлежности также добавляется апостроф. Если существительное оканчивается на -s, то к нему достаточно добавить только значок апострофа: Example: The new term at the girls’ school begins in two weeks’ time. — Новый семестр в школе для девочек начинается через две…
How to Send a Follow-Up Email to Get a Reply: Pose a Question Start with a question to get the reader’s attention (привлечь внимание читателя) and, if needed, use it as an opportunity to change tactics, timelines, or expectations. – “What do you think about the design proofs?” — Что Вы думаете о пробном дизайне? …
Here are some good phrases to wish happy holidays to your colleagues from abroad 1. Enjoy some well-deserved time off―looking forward to working with you more in the New Year! 2. Thank you for all you’ve done this year. Enjoy your holiday season! 3. Wishing all the best to you and your family this holiday…