Secrets Your Boss Won’t Tell You—But You Need to Know Promotions aren’t simply about checking off a list of boxes Promotions—getting one, being denied one, or working towards one—are one of the trickiest things for employees to navigate (зд. преодолеть, справиться). But while you may think you’re a shoe-in (наилучший кандидат) for that managerial role, you aren’t…
Tobolsk is called a pearl on the necklace of ancient Siberian cities and the cultural capital of Siberia Photo: abalak.su Tobolsk was officially the capital of the Siberian Government of the Russian Empire for almost 200 years, since 1708. The great trade routes (торговые пути) from Middle Asia, namely the Great Silk Route (Великий шелковый путь)…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to exaggerate” (v.) Transcription: [ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪt] Russian Translation: преувеличивать, утрировать Definition: to make something seem larger, more important, better, or worse than it really is Examples: 1. I’m not exaggerating – it was the best wedding I’ve ever seen in my life. 2. Don’t exaggerate – it wasn’t that expensive.…
The Present Perfect — Talking About Experiences Настоящее совершенное время (Present Perfect) используется в тех случаях, когда нам важно не столько время совершения прошедшего действия, сколько его результат в настоящем. Мы часто используем Present Perfect, говоря о своем жизненном опыте. Examples: 1. I have never been to Italy. — Я никогда не был в Италии. (Не…
Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis invite you to imagine there’s no Beatles “Yesterday” is a romantic comedy of sorts (своего рода комедия) with a script by Richard Curtis (“Notting Hill,” “Love Actually,” etc.) “I don’t believe in Beatles,” John Lennon once sang. This sincere pop confection (конфетка), energetically directed by Danny Boyle (“28 Days Later,” “Slumdog…
Some Secrets Your Boss Won’t Tell You — But You Need to Know Stick to the point (говорите по существу) It’s understandable that you feel your work is the most important thing, but don’t expect everyone else to feel the same. The best way to start things off right with a new client or partner…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: upbeat (adj.) Transcription: [ʌpˈbiːt] Russian Translation: радостный, оптимистичный, приподнятый Definition: Full of hope, happiness, and good feelings Examples: 1. Live music and a parade set an upbeat mood for the official opening. 2. She was feeling upbeat about her new job. Synonyms: cheerful, positive, hopeful, optimistic
Past Simple vs. Past Continuous Используйте Past Simple, говоря о закончившихся действиях в прошлом. Example: Sam played basketball when he was at university. — Сэм играл в баскетбол, когда учился в университете. Используйте Past Continuous для действий, длящихся в определенный момент, в течение какого-то времени в прошлом. Examples: 1. “What were you doing at 8…
Some Useful Tips On How Not To Let Summer Work Go To Waste Eat seasonal vegetables and fruit Nutrition (питание) is an important part of your business plan. Find out what fruits and vegetables are in-season and load them into your cart every week. You will save the money and consume the vitamins and nutrients (питательные вещества)…
Four Useful Expressions with the Word “Time” 1. To be short of time — испытывать нехватку времени Example: I’m a bit short of time today, can we meet tomorrow? У меня сегодня мало времени. Может быть, встретимся завтра? 2. This time next week (month) — в это время на следующей неделе (в след. месяце) Example:…