пятница, 24 февраля 2017 г.

Grammar Revision

5 Fun Ways to Say "Boring"


Ennui [ahn-wee, ahn-wee]
Not all boredom is created equal: some of it is fleeting and circumstantial, and some of it teeters on existential crisis. Ennui tends toward the latter--or at least it used to. Derived from the French verb enuier meaning "to annoy," its peak usage was in Victorian and Romantic literature to express a profound sense of weariness, even a spiritual emptiness or alienation from one's surroundings and time. Nowadays it's used at both ends of the boredom spectrum, but its deep literary history lends even the most shallow disinterest a grandiose air.

воскресенье, 19 февраля 2017 г.

How to Say No Respectfully

Most people don't like saying no -- in any language. But to be strong and confident, sometimes you have to say no. Watch this lesson to learn *how* to say "no", show confidence, and have the respect of your coworkers, family, and friends.

Idioms

вторник, 7 февраля 2017 г.

Describe Your Worst Office Enemy


Bully [bool-ee]
A bully is a blustering, quarrelsome and overbearing sort. They never grew out of it; they acted that way in elementary school, and it carried through to present day. They are often physically dominant, which makes up for their insecurities and deficiencies in other areas. (Like, say, brain power.) Every office has one. The trick is to know their buttons so you can discreetly and strategically push them to the delight of your co-workers.