Languages 2024, September

The adverb in English does not differ in essence from the adverb in Russian. Therefore, learning and then using adverbs in English is not very difficult

We used to think that small children are engaged in the endless repetition of some memorized sentences, whose parents want them to pronounce all sounds correctly. In fact, practicing complex phrases is worth it at any age. It's never too late to improve your speech

The formation of oral speech begins long before the baby gets acquainted with the school curriculum. However, few first-graders are able to easily compose a proposal on a given topic. A small recommendation article will talk about some methods and educational games that contribute to the development of a child's oral speech

Modal verbs can, could in English are the present and past tenses of the same modal verb

The school curriculum includes the study of traditional British English. However, for travel and professional activities, this is not always enough, since there is also American English with its own characteristics. Our article will be devoted to them

Hearing the word “mothered”, one involuntarily thinks about some dangerous and hardened person who has seen everything and experienced even more. And to face such all desire disappears. But in vain! Read this article, and you will know with a hundred percent probability that you are also something of a “hardened” person

The meaning of words is fraught with a lot of curious moments. Did you know that the simple word "solitaire" came to us from the country of the romantics of France, and the reason for the emergence of the well-known game is connected with shackles and bars? What is solitaire? We offer to expand the vocabulary, and at the same time learn some interesting facts from the history

On October 27, 2017, the next issue of Field of Miracles dedicated to the theme "Forest" was released on the screens of the Russian Federation. In this program, players and viewers were asked to guess the old and almost forgotten names of impenetrable or dense types of wooded areas. Let's remember them, and also consider which of the impenetrable forests were not mentioned in that issue

"Shelved" - that's what we say when the solution of any issue does not move forward. A good cloth is the material for a great coat or suit. What is the history of this word, material properties and purpose?

Allegory is as ancient as art itself. In fact, it is not difficult to guess the meaning of the word from its constituent parts - "other" and "say". That is to say differently. However, this concept is rather vague and multifaceted

It is believed that the method of Ilona Davydova will help people who are busy with other things in parallel to learn English. And this is done in a fairly short time. Why is the language being learned so soon? Because it is based on an audio course with various phrases on various topics

What are the introductory words in English? How can they be distinguished from other parts of speech? How does their use differ from the use of introductory words in Russian?

There are many different helper words in the English language. These are words that in themselves do not have a special lexical meaning, but complement the meaning of the rest of the sentence in which they are used. Knowing these auxiliary words and their differences from each other is very important for an accurate understanding of the meaning of what is said or read, as well as for a clearer presentation of one's own thoughts

Ancient cults gave the world a lot of original concepts that continue to live to this day. Let the traditional bacchanalia have remained in the distant past, but even today you can hear someone called a "bacchante". Is it bad or a compliment? Find out by reading the article

It is impossible to keep everything and always in yourself. Sometimes a person wants to speak out, ask for advice in a difficult situation. Occasionally, help is needed in very sensitive, personal matters. And then the confidant comes to the rescue. Who is it? Find out by reading the article

Very often today you can hear such songs, from which the blood comes from the ears. The more valuable are works that encourage a person not only to rejoice, but also to ask for repetition. And for this they use the cry “Encore!”. How did it come about and when is it used? Learn from the article

To the German whose question is in the title, he is quite forgivable. But a Russian person should know the meaning of the expression "pull out your eye." It is difficult to say whether some wild barbarian would take this wish literally. But a modern person will not rush at the interlocutor, having heard such a thing, and will not deprive himself of his own eye with a sharp movement in order to demonstrate a torn out eye

This article will focus on the adjective "sudden". Surely you have seen this word in speech. Most often, it is associated with the saddest event that can only happen. With death. In the article we will reveal the interpretation of the adjective "suddenly", we will select synonyms for it

There are many synonyms in the world for familiar things. Therefore, occasionally you can see combinations like "lasso with a lasso." And if any trapping rope can be called a lasso, then a lasso is an American version with a loop. When and how did the division of terms occur? Read the article

In some cases, the spelling of a word and its pronunciation differ. In the flow of speech, sounds are modified, which is why confusion arises. This article talks about the adjective "delicious". It is indicated which test word can be selected for this word

It is extremely pleasant to live in abundance. No need to endure hardships and think about tomorrow. But sometimes you have to live poorly. This article details what the adjective "meager" means. Let's use this word in sentences, give examples of synonyms

Sometimes, with nothing to do, we like to follow the details of social life. We track what celebrities are doing and read news from the world of show business. But what is the true meaning of the adjective "secular"? What does this word really mean? The article describes the interpretation of the adjective "secular"

There are a lot of verbs of speaking, that is, those that denote the process of oral transmission of information. This is due to the fact that speech is the main way people communicate with each other. Accordingly, this action can have a variety of shades and features. Therefore, for each type of speech, people came up with their own verb of speaking

Do you like being in a crowd? Not everyone likes the hustle and bustle, when people push each other, step on their feet and rush to go first. This article talks about the unpleasant word "hustle". The interpretation of this noun will be indicated. We will also indicate synonyms, give examples of sentences

The wheel appeared more than three thousand years ago. The lever has been known since prehistoric times. I think the pedal is not much younger than them. But the "invention of the bicycle" - entertainment is relevant today. This is the name of inventing original moves at a time when under the nose there is a repeatedly proven and trustworthy solution. Let's not stay away from the research fad and focus on the meaning of the word "pedal"

Good and evil, poverty and we alth, winter and summer, reasonable and stupid. What do all these pairs of words have in common? The correct answer is that they are antonyms. These are speech units that are endowed with the exact opposite interpretation. In this article we will try to find antonyms for the adjective "evil"

Beautiful addresses exist in every language. Somewhere they have developed historically, in other cases they go back to royal or aristocratic titles. Where and when did the first Monsieur appear? How did the word penetrate the territory of Russia? Find out in the article

What do you pay attention to first of all when meeting a person? Probably the first thing you look at is the face. You analyze his expression, look into the person's eyes. In this article we will talk about the face, or more precisely, about its obsolete synonym - the noun "face". From our article you will learn the meaning of the word "face" and synonyms for this noun, learn how to use the speech unit in sentences

What does "Ave Caesar" mean? Before answering this question, one should first consider the short lexeme that is not understandable to everyone. Today it is used in youth slang as a greeting. About what “Ave, Caesar” means, and about another well-known phraseological unit will be discussed in the article

What is aba? For many, this is a completely unfamiliar word. And this is due to the fact that in most cases it refers either to foreign names or to foreign geographical names. But at the same time, there are facilities called "aba" in Russia. Next, we will talk about the many meanings of this word

Very often the improbability of this world is noticed by photographers. But here one camera will not do. You can shoot even with a “fancy” device, even with a simple mobile phone. The main thing is to see an interesting plot and not frighten off inspiration. The incredible can not only be seen with the eyes. It lurks in sensations, smells and tastes, sounds and words

"To go all out" - what does this expression mean? It can often be found both in literature and in everyday speech. Despite this, not everyone knows about its meaning. Moreover, in its use there are some shades. This article will tell about what it means to “go into all serious trouble”, about the versions of its origin

What is an eye? What is this noun used for? What does it name? The article presents the interpretation of the word "eye". Examples of sentences with this noun, as well as stable combinations of words are given

There are different names of settlements: village, town, city. And there is also a farm. What does this word mean? In what situations does it apply? The article details the interpretation of the noun "farm". Its synonyms are given

For many beginners to learn English, in particular, English grammar, one has to face a lot of difficulties and bewilderment. “How is it, there are only three tenses - present, past and future!”, they exclaim when they find out that there are only four in this language - four present tenses, four past and four future

In the world around it is difficult to find things eternal, unchanged for centuries and millennia. That is why the sonorous definition of “transient” appeared, which indicates any objects and phenomena that cross the line of time. Want to know more? Read the article

How many bright characteristics are there in the Russian language? "Unshakable" is a word for something permanent and unchanging. But clearly formed with the help of a prefix. So what does “shaky” mean then? If you want to know, please read the article

Human individuality manifests itself in many ways. Someone is trying to tell the world about himself, and in other situations, people themselves find bright features in a person. And in the second case, a unique nickname is born in addition to the name. How does this happen? Read the article

Sometimes we act to spite someone. We want to prove that we deserve the best and we can do something more. The words "contrary", "in spite" become the most powerful motivators for our consciousness. But is it really that safe? And is it worth it? So, in the topic of today's publication, we will consider what it means "contrary to"

There are many musical terms in Russian: octet, soprano, crescendo, score… In this article we will talk about a word that is also associated with musical art. It's about the noun "duet". We will find out what meanings this word is endowed with