A few of autumn’s spectacular speсtacles The Bolshoi is always a thrill: the world’s best singers, dancers and musicians performing to a red-velvet and gold hall that is packed with audiences just a bit tipsy (навеселе, подшофе) from their champagne pre-theater tipple. In October and November, you can see a new production of “Giselle,” a premiere…
Things You Should Not Do In Meetings Tune out. Some participants in meetings only pay attention when the topic is related to their area of expertise. At that time, they’re paying attention and contributing (принимают участие), but when the topic changes, they blatantly (явно, неприкрыто) signal that they are no longer interested. They stop making eye…
The Future Continuous Tense Будущее продолженное время (Future Continuous, см. предыдущий выпуск) употребляется: 1. Для официальных предложений. Example: Will you be eating some appetizers, madam? — Мадам, вы будете закуски? 2. Для подтверждения договоренностей. Example: Will you be having lunch with us? And will you be going to the party later? — Вы будете обедать с…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to quibble” (v.) Transcription: [/ˈkwɪb.əl] Russian Translation: спорить по мелочам Definition: to argue or complain about small and unimportant details Example: 1. You’re in no position to quibble, Peter. — Вы не в том положении, чтобы придираться, Питер. 2. So let’s not quibble over who started what. — Давай…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: to confound (v.) Transcription: [kənˈfaʊnd] Russian Translation: сбивать с толку, затруднять, приводить в замешательство Definition: to confuse and very much surprise someone, so that they are unable to explain or deal with a situation Examples: 1. The singer confounded her critics with a remarkable follow-up album. 2. And that…
The Future Continuous Tense Будущее продолженное время (Future Continuous) употребляется: Когда действие будет длиться в будущем некоторое время. Example: I’ll be waiting for you until you arrive. — Я буду ждать вас до тех пор, пока вы не придете. (В будущем в течение некоторого времени буду вас ждать) Когда действие будет происходить в течение определенного…
Things You Should Not Do In Meetings 1. Show up unprepared. Just winging it (импровизировать) might seem like good time management, but it won’t help you build your brand. When you consistently show up to meetings without having prepared, people take note, and your brand traits become “mediocre performer” and “doesn’t care about quality.” To prepare…
October 9 — 20 October 9 to 20, the New Manege will run an exhibition of jewellery (ювелирные изделия) and decorative arts. Three halls will host a display telling about the development of Russian jewellery for three centuries — from the 18th century to the present day. By the late 19th century, Russia was an indisputable (несомненный,…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: to focus (v.) Transcription: [ˈfoʊ·kəs] Russian Translation: сфокусировать; сосредоточить внимание Definitions: 1. To adjust something in order to see more clearly 2. To direct attention toward something or someone Examples: 1.You should focus on the most challenging task first. 2. The programme will focus on official statistics and the…
The Future: To Be Going To Подлежащее + to be + going to + смысловой глагол Be going to используется для выражения намерений и планов на будущее. Examples: 1. I’m going to quit smoking. 2. I’m going to dance all night. 3. We should discuss how we are going to sustain all goals. — Мы должны поговорить…