Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to make time” (phrase) Transcription: [meɪkˈtaɪm] Russian Translation: находить, выделить время, найти возможность Definition: to find time to do something or be with someone in spite of being busy Examples: 1. It’s important to make time to read to your children. 2. Can you make time to meet with…
The Infinitive of Purpose Неопределенная форма глагола (инфинитив) для выражения цели используется, если подлежащее в предложении и тот, кто совершает действие – это один и тот же человек. Example: We need to rethink our marketing strategy to attract a wider audience — Мы должны пересмотреть нашу маркетинговую стратегию, чтобы привлечь большую аудиторию. (Подлежащее предложения —…
September 24 – October 27, 2019 The 14th American Film Festival is an outstanding event intended to present the newest, most exciting and highly acclaimed (известные, хорошо принятые публикой) American movies to Russian audiences. This year, the movie theater “Karo 11 Oktyabr” will host the festival and entertain guests and visitors with dozens of long…
Ideas for Setting Objectives in Your Career Use the S.M.A.R.T. Technique An idea for a technique to set your career objectives is by listing specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely — S.M.A.R.T. steps. Keep your objectives specific (определенный, с учетом специфики), such as completing an online Microsoft Excel tutorial by next month. Set the training…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “early bird” (n.) Transcription: [ˈɜː.li ˌbɜːd] Russian Translation: “ранняя пташка”, один из первых посетителей, участников Definitions: 1. A person who gets up or arrives early. 2. A person who does something early, especially in order to get an advantage such as a cheaper price Examples: 1. I’m an early…
The Infinitive of Purpose Инфинитив (неопределенная форма глагола, как в словаре) может использоваться для выражения цели в английском языке. Example: 1. I’m calling to place an order for delivery. — Я звоню, чтобы разместить заказ с доставкой. 2. Maria went to the door to open it. — Мария подошла к двери, чтобы открыть ее. В…
Ideas for Setting Objectives in Your Career Whether you strive (стремиться) to become an astronaut, nurse or telecommunications specialist, to get there takes education, experience, personal commitments (личная инициатива, личное участие) and a plan of career objectives. Setting career objectives forces you to think about which field you want and can realistically achieve in the future. If…
We’re moving the Wednesday Conversation Club to Depot From September 25 on, every Wednesday from 7 till 9 p.m. the FR conversation club opens its doors to visitors in Depot foodmall, near Byelorusskaya metro station. Welcome to our new location!
Today’s Word of the Day is: “insight” (n.) Transcription: [ˈɪnˌsɑɪt] Russian Translation: понимание, представление, (в бизнесе) аналитическая информация Definition: a clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation, or the ability to have such an understanding Examples: 1. The research affords a new insight into the origins of the universe. 2.…
The Use of “Would Rather” in English Когда мы выражаем свое предпочтение по поводу того, как стоит поступить другому человеку, мы используем прошедшее время после “would rather”. Examples: Please don’t come on Monday. I’d rather you came on Tuesday. — Не приходите в понедельник. Я думаю, будет лучше, если вы придете во вторник. 2. I’d…