Past Simple Tense. Use #3: Duration in the Past The past simple can be used with a duration, which starts and stops in the past. A duration is a longer action often indicated by expressions such as: for two years, for five minutes, all day, all year, etc. Example: They sat at the beach all…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to reinforce” (v.) Transcription: [riːɪnˈfɔːs] Russian Translation: подкреплять, укреплять, усиливать Definition: to make an existing opinion or idea stronger, to make something stronger (object) Example: We do our best to reinforce good conduct in the classroom.- Мы делаем все возможное, чтобы закрепить хорошее поведение в классе. Synonyms: strengthen, fortify
Past Simple Tense. Use 2: A Series of Completed Actions We use the simple past to list a series of completed actions in the past. These actions happen 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and so on. Example: I finished work, walked to the beach, and found a nice place to swim.- Я закончил работу, пошел на…
Companies Need to Embrace the Sick Day Reason #2: TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU’RE REWARDING POSITIVE BEHAVIOR To change your company’s wellness culture, it’s also important to measure your progress and reward (награждать) positive behaviors. A study from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that 66% of employers who offer and measure their…
Graffiti As an Art The Astakhov Culture Centre is to host (провести) the first large-scale Street Art Festival from April 24 to April 27. During these days, young artists will create more than 50 artworks, paintings and installations. The facade (главный фасад здания) will also be transformed into an image of the Hero of the…
Past Simple Tense. Use 1: Completed Action in the Past Use the simple past to express the idea that an action started and finished at a specific time in the past. Sometimes, the speaker may not actually mention the specific time, but they do have one specific time in mind. Example: I was at the…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “splendid” (adj.) Transcription: [splen.dɪd] Russian Translation: чудесный, великолепный, замечательный Definition: excellent, or beautiful and impressive Example: We had a splendid holiday! Synonyms: glorious, magnificent, wonderful
Artist Vladimir Lyubarov paints his fellow villagers. This year is the Year of Theater in Russia, and to celebrate, the Theater Gallery on Malaya Ordynka is running an exhibition of works by the delightfully zany (весёлый) artist Vladimir Lyubarov entitled “The Year of Theater in the Village of Peremilovo.” The exhibition runs until April 21…
Companies Need to Embrace the Sick Day The purpose of a sick day is simple. When an employee isn’t well, he or she should stay home. Not only does this eliminate (устранять) the risk of infecting other people in the office, but it’s also what they need to do to recover to be productive and…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “tedious” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈtiː.di.əs] Russian Translation: скучный Definition: boring and tiring, especially because long or often repeated Example: He made a tedious 45-minute speech. Synonyms: boring, monotonous, dull