Today’s Word of the Day is: “to feature” (v.) Transcription: [ˈfiː.tʃər] Russian Translation: показывать, представлять, играть главную роль (в фильме, спектакле и т.д.) Definition: to include someone or something as an important part Examples: 1. His latest movie featured an all-star cast. 2. There are too many TV shows featuring politicians who come to the…
The Use of “Would Rather” in English Would rather… than означает “лучше бы” и выражает предпочтение между вариантами. Examples: 1. Elvis would rather be the center of attention than be just like everybody else. — Элвис предпочитал быть в центре внимания, а не быть таким, как все. (Обратите внимание, что в этом случае инфинитив в…
How Twitter Impacts Customer Awareness For many businesses, using social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook as a public relations tool is vital (очень важно). A business with an effective social media strategy can reach new audiences, connect with customers and similar businesses and be considered tech-savvy (технически подкованный, грамотный) by maintaining a Twitter account.…
We’re moving the Wednesday Conversation Club to Depot Every Wednesday from 7 till 9 p.m. the FR conversation club opens its doors to visitors in Depot foodmall, near Byelorusskaya metro station.
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “in-depth” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈɪn.depθ] Russian Translation: глубокий, подробный, доскональный Definition: done carefully and in great detail Examples: 1. After that an in-depth examination of the coverage has to be done. 2. This is a well-written and in-depth text as well as a valuable resource. Synonyms: thorough, detailed, deep, comprehensive
The Use of “Rather” in English Rather используется для выражения предпочтения в английском языке. Сочетание rather, than означает “скорее, чем” или “а не”. Обычно оно используется для сравнения параллельных конструкций. Examples: 1. They stimulate innovation by allowing companies to focus on processes rather than data. — Они стимулируют инновационную деятельность, позволяя компаниям сосредоточить внимание на…
How Twitter Impacts Customer Awareness Build Relationships When your company has a Twitter account, you can see what customers are saying about you and engage with them (поддерживаете контакт с ними) on their terms. If someone tweets a complaint or compliment, you’re able to see it and respond to it appropriately. People appreciate when a brand…
Watch Multimedia Shows at Nine Venues From 20 to 24 September. Moscow will host (проведет, примет у себя) the Circle of Light, the 9th Moscow International Festival. Enjoy great multimedia shows at nine Moscow venues! From 07:30 pm till 11:00 pm, Teatralnaya Square will host screenings (демонстрация, показ на экране) of a five-minute light show novel dedicated…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “input” (n.) Transcription: [ˈɪn.pʊt] Russian Translation: вклад, инвестиция; (комп.) вход Definitions: 1. Information, money, or energy that is put into a system, organization, or machine so it can operate. 2. Help, ideas, or knowledge that someone gives to a project. 3. A part that carries information to a computer.…
“I Wish” in English (Part 2) Используйте The Past Perfect, если вы хотите выразить сожаление о прошлом или когда хотите, чтобы ситуация была другой, но ничего уже нельзя изменить. Example: I wish I hadn’t left our talk to the last night. — Лучше бы я не откладывал наш разговор на последний вечер. При помощи глагола…