Written by author Irina Schiller
Silicon, canal, heroine, preservative, list and other words that do not mean at all what you might think. In English and Russian, there are a lot of similar words that are translated the same way, Lifehacker reminds. You are unlikely to be mistaken in the translation of the words text, information, secret ...
You probably know or guess that planes are prohibited from flying close to the White House and the Capitol, but not everyone knows that flights are also prohibited over Mount Vernon and Disney World. No-fly zones are primarily a security measure, explains…
The proverb says: the only inevitable things in life are death and taxes. This saying dates back to 1716, and the word “tax” itself has a long history and means “a sum of money required by the government.” The word comes from the Latin taxare: “blame, charge” and dates back to around the XNUMXth century. WITH…
To apply for permanent legal residence in the United States, non-citizens must meet one of eight categories. Each category has different eligibility requirements, writes the Miami Herald. In most cases, applicants require a sponsor, relative or employer. But they can also claim to be ...
Satellite navigation is responsible for making the modern world work. Many of us are not even aware of all the (numerous!) options for its use. At the same time, this system is very vulnerable - and the more vulnerable it is, the more advanced it is. If something happens...
One of the most controversial topics in the English language is the coordination of tenses, writes Stanislav Inyashkin on his channel on Yandex.Zen. Further - from the first person. Tasks on this topic, as a rule, consist in converting direct speech into indirect speech. Wherein…
It's no secret that European holidays are expensive. But you can save money when it comes to airfare. If you dive deep into an airfare aggregator, you'll find certain seasonal trends for travelers from the US to Europe. We tell you in what...
It seems that for successful communication in English, it is enough to master grammar, memorize a lot of words and learn to understand speech by ear. But very often all successes are spoiled by similar words. It's time to remember them once and for all, writes Adme.ru. 1.…
The author of the channel “Easy Speak - English School” on Yandex.Zen suggests talking about educational institutions. How to name a kindergarten, school, university in English? Education systems vary from country to country. Here are the educational institutions in the USA. So, let's start with the most...
Today, like a hundred years ago, people never stop inventing something new. But in the past there were no computers and phones yet, and people on their own were looking for new ways to develop technologies. Sometimes it all ended stupidly and tragically. Bigpicture.ru tells about it. ...