can’t help (ph.)

Today’s Word of the Day Is: “can’t help” Transcription: [kæntˈhelp] Russian Translation: не могу не…, не могу удержаться Definition:  cannot stop oneself doing something (usually used with a gerund or a pronoun) Examples: 1. She couldn’t help laughing when she saw it. — Она не могла удержаться от смеха, когда это увидела. 2. I shouldn’t…

Grammar Tip

English Idioms Идиомы — устойчивые выражения, значение которых не определяется значениями входящих в них слов. Они не всегда следуют правилам грамматики. Использование идиом разнообразит речь и делает ее более живой и выразительной. You will sound like a native English speaker! Примеры идиом в английском языке: MONEY TALKS — деньги решают все Example: Money talks in…

Business Communication Skills Tip

5 Expressions to Avoid In Formal Networking Situations – #3 “THAT’S COOL” Once you get into conversation with an executive, your words will define the kind of relationship you want to have with that person. If you’re too casual, you’ll sound like you don’t necessarily aspire to (претендовать на) a professional connection. Suppose you’re in…

Tsvetnoy Mall – Shopping&Casual Eating

The best choice for shopping Tsvetnoy is one of the best department stores in Moscow, especially with their new food market: Briket market. The convenient size; the broad selection (широкий выбор) of mid- to upscale (высшего класса) brands combined with nice lunch options makes Tsvetnoy an attractive shopping destination. Find some nice interior details or…

For Halloween, This Burger King Dressed Up as McDonalds

…and it’s Hauntingly Beautiful! Back in September, Burger King and McDonalds came together showing the world that even two hard-core competitors can join hands…even for one day. Well, just in time for Halloween, a Burger King location in New York continued to show its undying love for its competitor by (jokingly) dressing up as McDonald’s…and…

to seek (v.)

Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to seek” Transcription: [siːk] Russian Translation: искать, стремиться к чему-л. Definition: 1. To search for something or try to find or obtain something 2. To ask for advice, help, approval, permission, etc. Examples: 1. Many single people are seeking that special someone. 2. You must first seek permission before…

Business Communication Skills Tip

5 Expressions to Avoid In Formal Networking Situations – #2 “I’M VP OF SALES FOR COMPANY X” When networking at a business event it’s tempting (возникает искушение) to rush in with your title. After all, you want your new contact to know you’re a professional with some status. But it will sound arrogant to add…

Grammar Tip

The Verb ’to Propose” Если вы хотите сказать, что кто-то предлагает другим что-то сделать, используйте конструкцию to propose (that) somebody do something. Обратите внимание, что 1) that в таких предложениях можно опустить, и 2) основной смысловой глагол употребляется без ‘to’ и не изменяется по лицам.  Examples: 1. I would like to propose that we go…

Business Communication Skills Tip

5 Expressions to Avoid In Formal Networking Situations – #1 Networking has evolved, but there are still certain situations (like when making an ask to a senior manager) where formality prevails. So, consider skipping casual or unprofessional expressions during networking sessions. Such as: “HEY, I’M ______” Introducing yourself casually is fine in most situations. But…

Grammar Tip

The Verb ‘To Propose’ После глагола to propose можно употребить имя существительное (to propose something) — если вы предлагаете идею, план, решение и т. д. Examples: 1. The president of the company proposed a compromise. — Президент компании предложил компромисс. 2. She proposed a good plan, and our boss accepted it. — Она предложила хороший…