New little note I haven't written notes almost 3 weeks here. Thus breaking my own promise. To be honest, lately I've been feeling a bit sad and apathetically. It's spring outside, the sun is shining, but something unimaginable is happening in the world. Pandemics, quarantines, self-isolation. I want to believe that all this will be end soon. By the way, Nature has made its 1st April joke today. The morning was white-white with freshly fallen snow in St. Petersburg. Miracles, and nothing more) Wish you all be health and in good mood!

Pollyanna It is a short children's story, written by American writer Eleanor Porter. The story tells us about an 11 years old girl, who name is Pollyanna. Such unusual name was given her in honor of her mother Anna and her aunt, who she has never seen, Polly. So happened that this little girl stayed all alone. Her mother died long ago and now her dad passed away. He was a pastor and very poor, so as a heritage, he left only some books. Pollyanna has only her aunt now. Miss Polly is an alone rich women with strick and pedantic temper. And she has agreed to take poor child only because of a strong sence of duty. Afterwards Pollyanna will have hated this word - duty. But it's not only a sad story. Pollyanna does not only have a beautiful name, but she is also an unusual child. She has a wonderful talent to find something good in any situation. Her father has taught her. He has called it "a game in a joy". It has been started when Pollyanna asked a doll, but received crutches as a donation from Charity Committee. Then her father told her that they could be happy, because they didn't need crutches. Playing this game with everyone she inspires a joy in a whole town, right down the grumpest old man. And of course one day her aunt has also given up and felt a love to this cheerful child. This story teaches us not to give up before difficults and when something wrong. And what in any situation there is always a place for something good. You just have to see it!😉🙄

A small phone conversation I've decided to dream up a little today and think up a short dialogue. Could you please check it, I have big doubts about it🙄. *** - Hi, Nika! Calling to ask how you are and when you will have finished? - Hi, Andrew! I'm still working. It is a really hard day today. There is a huge blockage on the work, plus our high management has come from the major office with checking. Imagine, I had only suggested that Mary drink coffee after lunch as the pile of paper had been put on my desk for checking. - Poor thing! And everyone has decided to restore order at once, hasn't they? - Spot on, my friend! Everybody is afraid this management as the company is not doing very well. If we executed the sales plan last year, it might have been easier now perhaps. - I see. I'm sure you'll handle it, you are quick in the uptake. But when will you have finished? It's 7 p.m. We've agreed to meet with Vick and Helen at 8 o'clock. Remember? - Oh, yes, I do. I need another half hour. You know I am used to following through. - I know. I'll pick you up in 30 or 40 minutes, ok? - Yes, that would be great! - Deal! See you! - Bye-bye!

Favourite books📚 To continue the theme of reading I decided to write a shirt note about my favourite books. Speaky honestly, it's a quite controversial question for me, because I like a lot of books of different authors. Invariably one thing is my love for Russian classic literature. How profoundly and strongly Dostoevsky writes, how easily and naturally Turgenev narrates. This is 2 my favourite writers in Russian literature. If to speak about foreign writers or books, I really adore Jane Eyre. Since I saw a TV serial with Timothy Dalton many years ago, when I was a little girl, I fell in love in this story. Became older I read it and asured that it's a wonderful novel. Jane is one of my favourite female character. So humble, so strong, true to her moral principles no matter what. Wonderful! One more incredible book for me is "The English patient". I learned about this novel thanks to one girl from Canada, she adviced me to read it. I hadn't known of exiction of this book or movie before. An amazing book! A heavy story. I read it once a year now and always find something new. In conclution I would like to mention an American writer - Theodore Dreiser. I came across him and his 'The Trilogy of Desire' in one article a couple years ago. When I find out a new author or book I always go to read reviews about it, so I can understand if it is interesting for me or not. And if it is, I make a note in my phone. I already have a huge list to read for a several years ahead😃😃. So, about Dreiser. I have read all his novels and can say that "Sister Carrie" made me cry bitterly. Very sad story, I would say very depressed story☹. The same feelings about "An American Tragedy". The author writes very heartfelt. Despite the fact that Dreiser is the fan of long unhurried narratives, his novels are 'swallowed' very quickly due to their fascination. I think that's enough. Not so short note it turned out😀 I try to write little notes because I think it's much more easier to correct. But not in this case) I would be very grateful for your correction! Have a great day!🌞

About my work📝 I work as a purchasing manager in a small factory that produces industrial fans and ventilation equipment. There are 5 girls, including our boss, in the purchasing department, every girl is responsible for the specific product group. The main task of our department is to purchase the necessary units on the most favorable terms. My work consists of 2 main things: the first one is the purchase of units that are not produced by our factory, but are needed by customers along with our equipment, the second one is the purchase and logistics of necessary foreign equipment for our production facility. We make purchases in Europe, mainly in Germany, Italy and the Czech Republic, China and Turkey. As I am not fluent in English and have a huge language barrier, most of my communication with foreign colleagues is via email. It makes much easier to present my request, formulate all necessary questions and manage to agree on favorable terms for both sides. However, if it still need to use the phone, I am reassured by the fact that at the other end of the line is a person like me for whom the English language is not native😊. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you!

And where were you born?😊

Do you use these expressions in your regular speach? Dear English speakers, do you use these expressions in your regular speech? to be as bright as a button. to be as sharp as a needle. to be as clever as a cartload of monkeys. not to know enough to come in out of the rain. can't hold a candle to smb. to have bats in one's belfry. to be in the swim. to know how many beans make five/to know a thing or two. Thank you!

Nasty weather It was a really nasty weather yesterday. It was raining and a strong gusty wind was blowing. Was a feeling that people could fly like Mary Poppins at times. But completely sodden Mary😀 When we was driving home from my sister's little birthday party I was afraid that our car would be blown away by the wind like Ellie's house (Ellie is a Russian Dorothy Gale). I was happy to get back home. The place where you can feel yourself comfortable and safety. But I have to admit that it is a strange feeling - raining cats and dogs in February.🌧

What is the difference? Could you, please, tell me what is the difference between these 2 sentences? Or maybe one of them is not correct? I suggested to him to go for a little walk with me in the park. I suggested that he go for a little walk with me in the park.