Today’s Word of the Day is: “to stagnate” (v.) Transcription: [stæɡˈneɪt] Russian Translation: быть косным, застойным; застаиваться Definition: to stay the same and not grow or develop Example: He feels like he is stagnating in that job.
How to Deal With Your Email After a Vacation When you’re back from vacation, set aside (откладывать в сторону) time to get caught up (быть втянутым во что-либо). It can help to set up a meeting with your team instead of having to wade through email threads. This way you can communicate and get up…
The exhibition of the Norwegian expressionist Edvard Munch started at the State Tretyakov Gallery. Visitors can see 70 paintings and 30 graphic works, photographs and memorabilia (предметы коллекционирования) from the Munch Museum in Oslo and the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts. This is the first exhibition in Russia to display the artist’s legacy (творчество)…
Emigrate vs. Immigrate Emigrate means to leave one location, such as one’s native country or region, to live in another. Example: Arnold Schwarzenegger emigrated from Austria to the United States. Immigrate means to move into a non-native country or region to live. Example: Natalie Portman immigrated to the United States at a young age.
Center or Centre – Which Is Right? Do you speak British or American English? Center and centre have the same meaning. Center is the correct spelling (написание) in American English, but British English writers usually prefer centre. Notice that center (and centre) can be a noun, adjective, or a verb. Example: The University of Southern…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to plummet” (v.) Transcription: [ˈplʌm.ɪt] Russian Translation: стремительно падать Definition: to fall very quickly and suddenly Example: 1. House prices have plummeted in recent months.; 2. Temperatures plummeted to minus 20. Synonyms: drop, fall
Brand values in billions Today’s visualization comes to us from HowMuch.net, and it showcases the 100 most valuable brands in the world, according to Forbes. For another straight year, technology dominates the list of the 100 most valuable brands in 2019 – this time, with six of the top seven entries. Most of these brands…
When You Should and Shouldn’t Check Your Email There are situations and times that call for email checking—and other times when you should ‘X’ out of the window or app and force yourself to be head down (спокойный). Here, career experts share their best recommendations for when you should—and shouldn’t—log into your inbox. Don’t…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to fascinate” (v.) Transcription: [ˈfæs.ən.eɪt] Russian Translation: увлекать, вызывать глубокий интерес; очаровывать Definition: to interest someone a lot, attract the strong attention and interest of someone Example: Science has always fascinated me. Synonyms: captivate, interest, enchant
Three Tips to Cut Down On Your Digital Dependence 1. Schedule your internet and email use. You could technically eat all day long, but most people don’t. They eat only a few set times a day. So treat your intake (потребление) of digital information in all its forms the same way. Rather than answering every…