How to get rid of accent in English

English teachers all over the world never tire of arguing that there is no need to be shy about your accent. But this does not mean that you cannot improve yourself or try new things. If you've always wanted to speak like Lady Mary of Downton Abbey or Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's, go for it! Choose with which ...

Culinary terms in English for reading recipes

An English-Russian culinary dictionary to help housewives who want to cook according to the recipes of English-language sites and books. Lifehacker has decided not to stop at translating common ingredients like vegetables and fruits. The article contains only those terms that will help you follow the recipe exactly and cook ...

Russians in Latvia must pass a Latvian language test or they will be deported

In Latvia, all Russians aged 17 to 74 must pass a Latvian language proficiency test. Otherwise, they may be deported from the country. The atmosphere in the Latvian language classes is tense. Russians complain about learning a new language and tell stories...

The verb set has 464 meanings: we analyze the most popular of them

What does set mean in English? According to the Oxford Dictionary, this word has as many as 464 interpretations! The TryEng portal has collected the most popular of them. The main meanings of the word set 1. In the meaning of "install" It is used both to say about the installation of some ...

Which online translator works best

Neural networks continue to learn to better understand a person. Now this also applies to online translators from Yandex and Google. In 2018, the BBC Russian Service tested which machine translation system is best for New Year and Christmas greetings, as well as familiar movie and song titles.…

Ten Free Online Libraries with Books in English

We invite you to visit nine online libraries where you can read online and download books in English. 1. BookRix This site is a large online library of classical literature and books by so-called independent authors. The site has a sorting of books by language (languages), ...

Bilingualism can save you from Alzheimer's: how knowledge of two languages ​​affects the brain

Knowing two or more languages ​​enriches us, allowing us to experience another culture, share our thoughts, and gain a deeper understanding of the world. But that's not all the benefits of bilingualism. As scientists from two Spanish research centers - the Open University of Catalonia (UOC) and the University of...

ForumDaily now also speaks your language: let's share experiences and tips

Immigration is a difficult period in life, when many face loneliness and lack of information. Understanding this, ForumDaily strives to support its readers as much as possible by telling them the stories of others who moved to the United States and providing useful information that will help improve life in America. We…

18 English words that have a different meaning in America

British and Americans speak the same language - English, but many British words and phrases have a completely different meaning in the United States. Sometimes the differences are very significant, and can provoke not only misunderstandings, but also problems. Business Insider collected the most ...

English expressions, which are confusing, we laugh Americans

Has it ever happened that you are talking to a foreigner and it seems that you have not confused anything, but his eyes widen and he clearly does not understand you? It's easy to get into an awkward situation when you don't speak your native language and don't know all the intricacies of using certain words. This happens especially often with homophone words that sound the same or almost ...

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