“Could” for Ability Could is an important modal verb in English. It is used for ability, possibility, and requests. Could for Ability “Could” is the past tense of “can.” These modals are used to show ability. Here are some examples: Example: Present: I can play guitar.- Я умею играть на гитаре. Example: Past: I could…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “superb” (adj.) Transcription: [sʊˈpɜrb] Russian Translation: великолепный Definition: of the very best quality; excellent Example: We have done a superb job. Synonyms: excellent, outstanding
Successfully Using English at Work. Tip #2: Learn Slang and Idioms Relevant to Your Job Every job, company, and industry has their “jargon,” or set of vocabulary and idioms that are specific (характерный) to that job, company, or industry. Be sure to make extra effort (усилие) to learn the jargon, slang, and idioms that your…
“Must not” for Prohibition You can prohibit an action or make a rule against something with “must not”. Here are some examples: Example: You must not use a cell phone.- Вы не должны использовать мобильный телефон. Example: You must not write with pencil.- Вы не должны писать карандашом.
International Documentary Film Festival Beat Film Festival is the largest international documentary film festival in Russia founded by cultural enthusiasts (любители культуры) with an art management background in the industry Alyona Bocharova and Kirill Sorokin. Its main edition (программа) takes place in Moscow in late May — early June annually since 2010, and in the…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to endure” (v.) Transcription: [ɪnˈdʒʊər] Russian Translation: терпеть, выносить, выдерживать Definition: to experience and bear something difficult, painful, or unpleasant Example: We had to endure a nine-hour delay at the airport! Synonyms: undergo, go through, experience
Successfully Using English at Work. Tip #1: Talk with Your Co-workers Outside of Work If your co-workers go for a drink or dinner after work, join them. If they invite you to lunch—say yes. Even if you are shy, it’s helpful to talk to your co-workers outside of work. This way, you will become more…
“Must” for Possibility Example: He ate 3 pieces of cake. He must like cake.- Он съел 3 куска торта. Он, должно быть, любит торт. Example: They worked for 12 hours today. They must be tired.- Они работали 12 часов сегодня. Они, должно быть, устали.
Check out our digest of summer musical festivals Usadba Jazz: June 22-23 – this year the main jass event of the summer will take place at Kolomenskoye park. Bosco Fresh Fest: June 29 – this year it will take place in the grounds of the Palace of Pioneers. Main headliners are James Blake, and Roisin…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to praise” (v.) Transcription: [preɪz] Russian Translation: хвалить Definition: to say that you admire someone or something, or that they are very good Example: My parents always praised me when I did well at school. Synonym: to commend