15 английских слов и фраз, благодаря которым вас примут за носителя языка

15 английских слов и фраз, благодаря которым вас примут за носителя языка

А если и не примут, то подумают: «He/she is so cool!»

В английском языке есть огромное количество фраз, которые постоянно употребляют носители, но почти не знают иностранцы. Лайфхакер собрал 15 «очень английских» выражений, которые точно выделят вас из толпы.

1. Firstly, secondly, thirdly…

«Во-первых, во-вторых, в-третьих…»

Для английского уха звучит довольно официально (более разговорный вариант — обычные first, second, third), но покажет, что вы хорошо знаете английский язык. А вот in the first, in the second и так далее говорить нельзя.

Firstly, I prefer airplane because it’s fast. Secondly, they give you meals, and thirdly, I like a view from the window.

Я предпочитаю самолёты, потому что, во-первых, это быстро, во-вторых, потому что там кормят, и в-третьих, я люблю смотреть в иллюминатор.

2. Very good

«Замечательно»

Так же, как и в русской речи, в английской эта фраза может иметь значение, совершенно противоположное буквальному.

— I left your glasses at home. — Я забыл твои очки дома.

— Very good. — Замечательно.

International women's day

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

There are many important holidays in a calendar year, but  favourite one is March 8th. Everybody knows that it’s an international Women’s Day, but for me it’s a special day. First of all, it’s the beginning of spring, which is my favourite season. The weather is almost always fine on this day. Secondly, people seem to become happier on this day. Women are happy to receive presents and compliments, while men are happy to pay extra attention to their loved ones. None of them is left without a present or special attention on March the 8th. Mothers, grandmothers, sisters, girlfriends, wives, daughters - they are all treated with respect and admiration. It’s worth mentioning that this holiday originated at the beginning of the 20th century in New York. At first, it was a strike held by the Socialistic Party in support of Ladies’ Working Union. Later on, some of European Socialist Party representatives proposed to celebrate the annual Women’s D ay in March and so the tradition began. The holiday was mainly celebrated in communist and socialist countries. In Western countries the observance of the Women’s Day became popular in 1970s. As the time passed, the holiday became more and more popular. Today, it is especially important to go out on this day, to visit the concerts or other performances which set a festive mood. Women receive lots of flowers, postcards and small presents. It’s habitual to buy spring flowers on this day, including snowdrops, daffodils and tulips.

St Valentine's Day

St Valentine's Day comes on February 14. It is not a legal or a national holiday. Banks and offices are not closed, but it is a happy little festival for young people. It is widely celebrated among people of all ages by exchange of "valentines". A "valentine" may mean a special greeting-card or a little present. It may be for the person who receives the gift. St Valentine is the patron of sweethearts. February 14 is the anniversary of his death. The day is the time to send little gifts to those you love. Flowers and candy are favourite presents which sweethearts send to each other. Valentine candy is packed in red heart-shaped boxes and sold for this one day. Valentines are special greeting cards. They are often coloured red, have red trimmings and pictures of hearts. Some "valentines" are very fancy, they are trimmed with paper lace and little bows of paper ribbon. They have verses of love poetry printed on them. It is a good day for parties, especially by young people. The hosts trim the hall with red and white paper hearts. Refreshments are often coloured red, like red candy and punch. Sandwiches and cakes are often cut in the shape of hearts. Sometimes, a King and Queen of Hearts are chosen for the evening of dance.

HAPPY NEW YEAR AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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Английский язык: говорить легко! Sublime/Sordid/Yield 

Sublime (прилагательное) - /səˈblʌɪm/

Значения слова

Extremely good, beautiful, or enjoyable.
Очень хороший, красивый или приятный .

Употребление слова

В русском языке мы используем слово «величественный», чтобы передать идею, которая передается английским словом «sublime».

Например:

The view was sublime.
Вид выглядел величественным.

Происхождение слова (этимология)

Слово «sublime» имеет латинское происхождение и впервые было использовано в 1350-1400 годах.