Grammar Tip

Connectors — Summing Up Information Союзы и связующие слова (connectors) служат для логической связи слов или предложений между собой в речи. Например, если вам необходимо подвести итог сказанного, используйте слова-связки in short, in brief, to conclude, in conclusion, to sum it up, to recap и т.д.  Example 1: The United Nations system, in short, does…

ISU Grand Prix 2019 Moscow – Saturday in Moscow

Saturday and Sunday, November 16 and 17 The most expected sport event of the year is around the corner (приближается, не за горами). And this is a chance to see the world’s best figure skaters (фигуристы) live or online. Don’t miss the best Rostelecom Cup event of the season! Watch the event live or online…

Grammar Tip

Connectors — Expressing Certainty Союзы и связующие слова (connectors) служат для того, чтобы логически связать слова или предложения между собой в речи. Если вам необходимо выразить уверенность, используйте слова surely, indeed, undoubtedly, certainly, even so и т. д.  Example 1: This will surely lead to greater justice and stability worldwide. — Безусловно, это приведет к…

Business Communication Skills Tip

Four Essential Qualities You Need To Be An Effective Leader – #4 EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Though widely celebrated, emotional intelligence (эмоциональный интеллект, EQ) is often misunderstood. But people who have more of it are generally more rewarding to deal with; they are more stable, empathetic, and better at reading and understanding others, especially when they are…

merely (adv.)

Today’s Word of the Day Is: “merely” (adv.) Transcription: [ˈmɪə.li] Russian Translation: собственно, только, просто Definition: used to emphasize that you mean exactly what you are saying and nothing more Example: I didn’t say that you had to go, I merely suggested that you might want to go. — Я не сказал, что вы должны…

sheer (adj.)

Today’s Word of the Day Is: “sheer” (adj.) Transcription: [ʃɪər] Russian Translation: настоящий, сущий, полный Definition: used to emphasize how very great, important, or powerful a quality or feeling is Examples: 1. I’ve got where I am through sheer hard work. — Я получил то, что у меня сейчас есть, благодаря действительно трудной работе. 2.…

Business Communication Skills Tip

Four Essential Qualities You Need To Be An Effective Leader – #3 LEARNING ABILITY Irrespective of what you already know, you will only be an effective leader if you are capable of learning, particularly when knowledge and expertise become rapidly outdated (устаревший, неактуальный). Learning ability is a consistent marker of leadership effectiveness. Curiosity and openness…

Grammar Tip

Connectors Союзы и связующие слова (connectors) служат для того, чтобы логически связать слова или предложения между собой в речи. Например, если вам необходимо привести аргумент, используйте слова so, consequently, as a result, therefore, thus, hence и т.д. Example 1: I was lost so I bought a street map. — Я заблудился, и поэтому купил карту.…

Modern Love: Tiny Stories

Her Fabulous Hair We don’t remember the name of the East Village bar where we met, but I remember the first thing I ever said to her: “How much money do you spend on (тратишь на) that hair?” “Nothing,” Melissa said. “I went gray (поседела) early in my 20s.” Now, we’re five years and two…