Today’s Word of the Day Is: highlight (n.) Transcription: [ˈhaɪ.laɪt] Russian Translation: главное событие, кульминация, самое интересное Definitions: 1. The best or most exciting, entertaining, or interesting part of something 2. The most important detail or information in a document, etc. (in business English) Examples: 1. This week’s highlights include the report from the Cannes…
Office Small Talk Can Help You Get a Promotion Every day around the world, an estimated (согласно оценкам) three billion people go to work and 2.9 billion of them avoid making small talk (непринужденный разговор, легкая светская беседа) with their co-workers once they get there. Although small talk can be difficult, the absence of it also makes…
The Present Perfect For Future Situations Когда мы говорим о будущем и используем в предложении союзы before, after, until, то при этом чаще всего используется простое настоящее время (Present Simple). Examples: 1. I’ll keep looking until I find the right address. — Я буду искать еще, пока не найду правильный адрес. 2. We’ll begin when…
Make these rules your second nature, and people will regard you as a royal person Dress appropriately You don’t need to sport designer clothes (щеголять дизайнерской одеждой, разг.) to act like a royal. But you can take a tip from the royal family and simply dress for the job you want, not the job you…
The exhibition will run on the first floor of the Museum from October 2 till November 4 Visitors to the State Historical Museum will be able to literally touch the history. On October 2, the central building is launching an unusual exhibition, Touching Story. Visitors will be able to touch 3D copies of unique archaeological…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “celebrated” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈsel.ə.breɪ.tɪd] Russian Translation: знаменитый, прославленный, известный Definition: famous and praised by many people; celebrity — знаменитость (n.) Examples: 1. The garden became celebrated for its exotic plants. 2. Aivazovsky is one of the most celebrated Russian painters. Synonyms: distinguished, famous, acclaimed, prominent, renowned, well-known
The Present Perfect vs. The Past Simple Не используйте Present Perfect с наречиями времени, относящимися к прошлому, которое уже закончилось: yesterday, last week/year/month/when I was younger, etc. В этих случаях следует употребить простое прошедшее время (Past Simple). Examples: 1. I saw that film yesterday. — Я смотрел этот фильм вчера. 2. We moved house last…
Secrets Your Boss Won’t Tell You—But You Need to Know Performance: do less to do more When you’re under the wire (в последний момент), sometimes doing more just means spinning your wheels and not actually accomplishing (завершить, довести до конца) anything. A good boss will understand and give you the space to clear your head and…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “notorious” (adj.) Transcription: [nəʊˈtɔː.ri.əs] Russian Translation: нашумевший, пользующийся недоброй славой Definition: famous, especially for something indecent or bad Examples: 1. The city is notorious for its red light district and gambling clubs. 2. This shop is notorious for late delivery of online orders. (Please mind the preposition ‘for’) Synonyms: popular,…
The Present Perfect With Time Adverbials Present Perfect часто используется с наречиями времени, которые относятся к недавнему прошлому: recently, just, only just. Example: 1. We have just got back from our holidays. — Мы только что вернулись из отпуска. 2. Scientists have recently discovered a new island. — Ученые недавно открыли новый остров. Это могут…