Today’s Word of the Day is: “to meddle” (v.) Transcription: [ˈmedl] Russian Translation: вмешиваться Definition: to try to influence people or change things that are not your responsibility Example: Please stop meddling in your sister’s marriage! Synonym: to interfere
The Second Life of Foreign Words in the Russian Language Many words from other languages have made incredible journeys to Russia, and live here with completely different meanings. 2. Saray (a shed), Persion In Persian, saray means “palace”. The capital of the Golden Horde during the Tatar-Mongol yoke of Russia was also called Saray. Ironically,…
Effective Ways to Develop Your Negotiation Skills Tip #2. Study Body Language There’s no question that body language is important. It makes your presentations more memorable, it helps you stand out during interviews and it also gives you that winning edge in negotiations. In fact, sometimes how you act has a lot more impact than…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to facepalm” (v.) Transcription: [ˈfeɪs.pɑːm] Russian Translation: закрыть лицо рукой или руками, этот жест иногда называют «рукалицо». Definition: to cover your face with your hand because you are embarrassed, annoyed, or disappointed about something Example: I just facepalmed when he arrived wearing that ridiculous suit.
In the Middle Ages, Pskov was the bustling, wealthy capital of the Pskov Republic, acting as a bridge between Russia and Europe. Seventeen unique buildings in the northwest Russian city of Pskov were among the latest cultural gems (сокровище) to join UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. Pskov is one of Russia’s oldest cities, first…
The Second Life of Foreign Words in the Russian Language Many words from other languages have made incredible journeys to Russia, and live here with completely different meanings. 1. Divan (sofa), Turkish In the Persian language, dīwān meant “a list”, “a roster” – meaning lists with notes on the civil and military service of Persian,…
One of the biggest concerns when it comes to booking travel is the cost. You want to take some risks and go on a trip, but then trying to stay within a budget can prove tricky (ненадёжный). Thankfully, technology can now help you pay only what you want to pay. Our new favorite way to…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to procrastinate” (v.) Transcription: [prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt] Russian Translation: медлить, откладывать Definition: to keep delaying something that must be done, often because it is unpleasant or boring Example: When it comes to housework, I tend to procrastinate. Synonyms: delay, stall
Effective Ways to Develop Your Negotiation Skills Tip #1: Listen First, React Later A great negotiation technique that most people forget is to listen first and react later. Oftentimes (очень часто), when we feel too strongly about an issue, we forget to hear the other side. But even if you firmly believe that you deserve…
How to Discuss Films in English Watching a movie is a great way to practice your English listening skills and can help you with other areas of language as well. Read on for some useful film vocabulary. Rom-com– short for Romantic Comedy. Trailer– this is the short advertisement for films that you see before…