Today’s Word of the Day is: “ancestor” (n.) Transcription: [ˈæn.ses.tər] Russian Translation: предок Definition: any member of your family from long ago, for example, the grandparents of your grandparents Example: My ancestors came to America during the 1800s. Synonym: forefather
How to Check Email on Vacation and Still Enjoy Yourself. Tip #2: Set Boundaries While you’re Gone Check emails in the morning before anyone else is awake, do it alone, so others don’t feel overlooked (незамеченный) or as if they aren’t your first priority during your planned time off. Keep it short, for example, 15…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “hospitality” (n.) Transcription: [hɒspɪˈtæləti] Russian Translation: гостеприимство, гостеприимность Definition: The act of being friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors Example: Thanks for your hospitality over the past few weeks. – Спасибо за ваше гостеприимство в последние несколько недель. Synonyms: friendliness, welcome, warm reception
The exhibition has already toured in Estonia, Latvia, Finland, Poland, Germany, Hungary and the UK. Visit the exhibition “It’s Always Teatime” dedicated to (посвящённый) “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll at the Na Kashirke Exhibition Hall, prepared in 2015 for the 150th anniversary of the famous fairy tale’s publication. The exhibitors show different interpretations…
How to Check Email on Vacation and Still Enjoy Yourself. Tip #1: Prepare A week before you leave, let colleagues and clients know you’ll be gone, giving them time to get information from you before you leave. Let key players know how to reach you in case of a true emergency (крайняя необходимость), such as…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “mayhem” (n.) Transcription: [ˈmeɪ.hem] Russian Translation: хаос Definition: a situation in which there is no order or control Example: With 20 kids running around and only two adults to supervise, it was complete mayhem. Synonyms: havoc, chaos
Read our guide to the cafes, serving the best vegan food in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Hood Street Food – situated in the centre of St Petersburg, Hood Street Food serves vegan junk food to those with a healthy appetite for carbs (углеводы). Cafe is open 24 hours at their new location on Konyushennaya. Flora…
Language of Meetings. Tip #7: Closing At the end of the meeting, use one of these phrases to close it: It looks like we’ve covered the main items on the agenda. That will be all for today. If no one has anything else to add, then I think we’ll wrap this up. You can also…
Types of Sentences There are four types of sentences: declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory. 1. A declarative sentence makes a statement. Example: The assignment is due tomorrow. 2. An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request. Examples: Hand it in now. Stop. 3. An interrogative sentence asks a question. Example:…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “curious” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈkjʊə.ri.əs] Russian Translation: любопытный Definition: Having a desire to learn or know more about something or someone. Example: So, I’m curious about what’s going to happen in the next 5,000 days. – Мне любопытно, что случится в следующие 5000 дней. Synonym: interested