How to Build Positive Communication Skills The famous American businessman Lee Iacocca once said, “You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can’t get them across (четко изложить), your ideas won’t get you anywhere (ни к чему не приведут).” However, for some people, communication does not come naturally. Perhaps you are one of those people.…
Health & Recreation Swimming can be an ideal aerobic workout that helps you burn calories and improve your health. Whether you’re swimming in a pool, participating in a water aerobics class at the local gym or going for a dip (ныряние, погружение) in the lake, you can benefit from this exercise. If you have joint…
Useful language: How to Interrupt and Ask for Clarification Although it may seem impolite, sometimes you need to interrupt a conversation (прервать разговор) and make a remark. You can say: Could I just say something? — Можно мне сказать? Excuse me, but could I just say… — Извините, но можно я скажу… If you…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “venue” (n.) Transcription: [ˈven.juː] Russian Translation: место проведения, площадка мероприятия Definition: the place where a public event or meeting happens Example: The hotel is an ideal venue for conferences and business meetings. Synonyms: place, location, setting
Modals To Offer Suggestions We use would you like, shall and should to make suggestions. Examples: 1. Would you like a cup of tea? 2. Shall we take a walk? 3. Should we go out tonight? — 1. Не желаете ли чашечку чая? 2. Может быть, пойдем погуляем? 3. Не сходить ли нам куда-нибудь сегодня…
On August 24th and 25th, 2019 the oldest park in Moscow, Sokolniki, will become the venue for RetroFest It is a long-awaited (долгожданный) and festive occasion for all vintage and antiques lovers! On the Great Circle you’ll see a large exhibition of more than 300 collectible (коллекционный) cars and motorcycles. In the marquees (шатры. палатки)…
If you can’t escape your phone, put books on it If reading has given way in your life to social media and other distractions, it can be hard to return to books – but this tip could help. Between work, friends and everything else, it is hard to imagine finding time every day to read.…
Useful Language for Networking: Talking About Your Company and Building New Partnerships Talking About Your Company The company was founded in… — Компания была основана… We make/manufacture/sell/distribute… — Мы делаем/производим/продаем/распределяем We have subsidiaries/factories/branches in… — У нас есть дочерние предприятия/фабрики/подразделения в… We have a workforce of 2,000 — У нас работает 2000 человек Our main…
Modal Verbs To Make Requests We use the verbs would, could, will and can to make a request or to give somebody an instruction to do something. Would and could sound more polite. Examples: 1. Would you please bring me a coffee? 2. Could you open the window? — 1. Вы могли бы принести мне…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “determined” (adj.) Transcription: [dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd] Russian Translation: целеустремленный, полный решимости Definition: wanting to do something very much and not allowing anyone or any difficulties to stop you Examples: 1. She will get the job she wants – she’s a very determined person. 2. She’s determined to make a success of…