How to send a follow-up email to get a reply What if you need something from a colleague but haven’t received a response yet? It’s time to follow up (вернуться к теме, довести до конца). You pull up the thread, click “Reply,” and have the urge to start typing, “Do you have those answers for…
Many holiday films were shot in studios, but here are some locations that actually exist “Wow, that’s a big one!” Buddy the Elf (Will Ferrell) says when he spies the Rockefeller Center tree for the first time, before planting a kiss on love interest Jovie (Zooey Deschanel) at the skating rink. All of New York…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “glimpse” (n.) Transcription: [ɡlɪmps] Russian Translation: быстрый взгляд, мимолетное впечатление Definition: a brief look at someone or something Example: It was my first glimpse of Janette. — Это было мое первое мимолетное впечатление о Джанет. Synonyms: a quick look (glance), a peek
The Question Mark In Tag Questions В английском языке есть еще один вид вопросов — разделительные (подтверждающие) вопросы, Question Tags. Они не всегда требуют ответа: часто говорящий только предлагает согласиться со своим утверждением или подтвердить его мысль, уже зная ответ. Но конце таких предложений тоже ставится вопросительный знак. Example: 1. Love conquers all, doesn’t it?…
How To Be a Persuasive Speaker: Being More Authentic Being authentic doesn’t mean always behaving the same way in all situations. Authenticity (неподдельность, искренность) requires self-awareness (самоанализ) as well as awareness of your context and situation before deciding which parts of the real you to show. Think about each presentation situation, understand your audience, and…
As the song goes, it’s Christmastime in the city Christmas is still often associated with Victorian London, and the reason for this is Charles Dickens’ iconic holiday tale, A Christmas Carol (Рождественская песня). Today, Christmas in London is a mix of modern merriment (веселье, развлечения) and old-time traditions to melt any Scrooge’s (Скрудж, скряга –…
New Year festivities to take place in Moscow Come to Tverskaya Street on New Year’s eve to enjoy street performances, 100 unique art objects, pop star shows, robotics master classes and intellectual games. Besides, the city centre, districts and parks will offer discos, street performances, interactive ice rink programs and meetings with Father Frost (Дед…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to leverage” (v.) Transcription: [ˈliː.vər.ɪdʒ] Russian Translation: улучшить, эффективно использовать Definition: To use something that you already have in order to achieve something new or better Example: The new strategy is about leveraging the relationships we have with our customers. — Новая стратегия заключается в эффективном развитии наших взаимоотношений…
English Punctuation: The Question Mark В английском языке вопросительный знак (Question Mark) ставится после вопроса, на который необходим ответ. Example: What’s it all about? — О чем идет речь? Если вопрос содержится в косвенной речи (т.е. предложение передает содержание прямой речи), то он не требует ответа — ставится точка. Example: 1. I am asking myself:…
How To Be Persuasive: Bring Out The Real You Once you understand your behaviors and style, start building them into your presentations and speeches more often. Experiment and use further audience feedback to figure out (понять, выяснить) when you are succeeding and when you are not. Try out new techniques that you think might work…