The History of Houndstooth

 

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Vocabulary:

a staple print

lose one's luster

coin one's name

step into the fashion

incorporate houndstooth in one's designs

hit the catwalk

captivate the eye 

pay tribute to the past

fashionistas 

go out of style

10 tricky words that sound the same in RU and ENG but have different meaning

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Winter Is Coming..Can Restaurants Survive a COVID Winter?

Vocabulary:

put pressure on restaurant industry 

summer patio/outdoor tents

weather-resistent igloo

stay profitable/stay afloat

Floating Therapy: the Power of Shutting Down Your Senses

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Questions:

1) What's your opinion on floating therapy? Do you think it's helpful?

2) Would you like to try such type of activity?

Eight Ways It Pays To Learn A Second Language

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Vocabulary:

aspire to

acquire enriching skills 

become multilingual

benefit one's life

What Makes an Open-minded Person

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Vocabulary

be judgmental 
become our better selves
bombard smb with constant questions
never go out of demand

Questions

1. Have you noticed these traits in yourself or in your family, friends, and colleagues? What incident was it which made you notice it?

2.What other characteristics would you add to this list?

Привычки успешных людей. Брайан Трейси

What is Danish HYGGE?

Vocabulary:

Hygge - good social atmosphere, coziness

Denmark

Copenhagen /ˌkəʊpənˈheɪɡ(ə)n/

Danish

to find sth out

as much as I can

bike rental

to rate sth from 1 to 10/ on the scale from 1 to 10

to serve porridge in a cafe

laundromat /ˈlɔːndrəmat/

Questions:

1. What gives you a feeling of hygge?

The Dos and Don'ts of Afternoon Tea Etiquette

Ever got curious what the Royals tuck in? Check out this video which reveals all the secrets behind the royal kitchen.

Questions:

1)Do you think that in our modern-day hectic world it's still important to follow etiquette when it comes to table setting?

2) Are you keen on nice table setting?

Reading between the Lines

We once talked about what your handwriting may say about you >>> link

Here's another one...
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How many right answers do you have? Share in the comments.

15 Rules of Motivation for Harvard Students

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Questions:
1. Choose the quote you like best, translate it into Russian and explain why you chose it.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II Gives Coronavirus Speech

How Interpreters Juggle Two Languages At Once

In this video we'll get to know a bit more about people who stand behind important international congresses, UN sessions and other high-level meetings, that is interpreters. And how with complexities of languages and cultural exchange skilled interpreters manage to avoid epic miscommunications and to overcome language barriers.

Questions:

In this episode a notorious Khrushchev's expression "Мы вас похороним" was mentioned which literal interpretation had nearly led to an escalation of tension between the countries. Do you know any examples when interpreters played a crucial role in managing conflicts?

Understand English Humour – A Horse in A Bar

Understanding English humour can sometimes give us a hard time. In this video we'll deal with a ... walks into a bar joke. Share your favourite pun-based jokes down below 👇👇👇

Vocabulary:

ridiculous puns

to provoke humour

a play on words

a punchline

Introduction to Astrology

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Questions:
1. What's your zodiac sign?
2. Do you think your zodiac sign affects your personality and character?
3. Do you follow daily astrological predictions/horoscopes?

Lost in Translation or Why It's So Important to Read in the Original

Questions:

Name your favourite authors and literary genres.

Why Faking Russian Accent Can Actually Be Helpful

Proper Ways of Expressing Your Opinion

Learn Some Russian-English Cultural Differences

Questions:

Do you know any other examples of cultural differences between Russia and England?

Klepto Cat Steals Everything That Isn't Nailed Down

Vocabulary:

hit the streets

burglar

steal stuff

be on guard

file police reports

The Story Behind Heath Ledger’s Joker Transformation

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Vocabulary:
a villain
resonate with audiences
film release
be cast as The Joker
take its toll on him
Questions:
1. In your view, what makes a good performance on screen?
2. Along with the limelight and popularity being an actor has certainly some disadvantages. Can you name those?

Portmanteau Slang

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Questions:

1) Which portmanteau did you like best?
2) Can you think of any other examples of portmanteau?

Why Learning is Hard

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Sustainable Fashion and Why It's Important

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Sudbury School: No Teachers, No Class, No Homework

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QUESTIONS:

1) What's your attitude to such a democratic teaching approach?
2) If you were a parent, would you send you child to this kind of school?

10 Steps to Get a Russian Accent

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The article considers some steps to sound like a true Russian in English. Sarcastically, of course 😉 Recognised yourself in any of those steps? We know how to handle it!

How to Get That Raise You Deserve

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What other factors are important for successful salary raise discussion with your boss?

How to say NO and not feel GUILTY