| How to Tie an Apron Posted: 25 May 2021 01:00 AM PDT Tying an apron may seem like a puzzle when you're doing it for the first time. If your apron has a bib, start by tying the neck loop. Then determine whether you want to tie your apron in the front or the back based on your needs or dress code. It's usually easier to tie it in front unless the strings are too short or they will get in your way. Pretty soon, you'll be tying your apron without even thinking about it. [Edit]Tying the Neck Loop - Put the the bib - below your collar bone. The bib is the top part of the apron that covers your chest. You don't want it too high, because it will strangle you. If you put it too low, it will not effectively keep your shirt clean.
- Tie a knot in the back of the loop if the apron has a single bib loop. Place the loop over your head. Find the right height for your bib. Tie a knot at the back of the loop to shorten it so your apron hangs where you want it to hang.[1]
- Thread the tie through the loop if the apron has a tie/loop closure. Start by placing the tie around your neck, then threading it through the loop. Position the bib where you want it. Then tie the loose end around the loop and onto itself.
- Cut the neck loop and tie a knot if you have a long single neck loop. Start by cutting the neck look in half at the midpoint. Position your bib, then tie the two strings in a knot behind your neck.
- Make sure you can get the apron on and off over your head before you cut the strings.
- Cut the extra, dangling parts of the strings so they don't look sloppy or interfere with your work.
[Edit]Tying an Apron Behind Your Back - Bring your apron's strings together in the back. Take one tie in each hand and bring them together behind you. Make sure your ties are not overly twisted, though a few twists won't matter.[2]
- Tie them together using a knot or a bow. Pull the ties together before you start your knot so that your apron is tight. Don't make it so tight that you can't breathe or you feel like you're cutting off circulation.[3] Tie the strings in a shoelace knot or a half-shoelace knot.
- Tug on your knot to test its strength. Pull on your apron lightly from the top and the bottom. You don't want a knot that's going to fall out while you're working! If it does fall out, redo it until it doesn't.
- Practice tying with your eyes closed to get faster. Many people struggle with tying behind their own backs. To practice, take your apron off and lay it on a table in front of you. Take one tie in each hand, close your eyes, and practice tying them until it becomes easier.
[Edit]Tying an Apron In Front - Test to see if the apron falls above or below your knees. Put on your neck loop and tie it as you plan to wear it. If you have a half apron, hold it at your waist where you plan to wear it. Look in a mirror and see if your apron hangs below your knees.
- If your apron hangs below your knees, you can hem it with some scissors and a sewing machine or hemming tape.[4]
- If you don't want to sew or you don't have time, just grab the apron at the hips and fold a section up. Hold this in place while you tie and you have shortened your apron.
- Cross your apron's ties behind you and bring them around to the front. Take one tie in each hand. Pass them behind your back, switching hands as you do so, and bring them to the front again.[5]
- Tie your apron in a knot or a bow. Pull the ties tight before you tie, but not so tight that you can't breathe.[6] You can use a shoelace knot, a slip knot, or even a half-hitch knot.[7]
- Test your knot for strength by pulling on it gently. Tug on your apron gently from both the top and the bottom. If your knot falls out, redo the process with tighter ties or a different kind of knot.
 - If you need to tie an apron behind you urgently and you can't do it, turn the apron around. Tie it in front, then twist it on your body so the knot is behind you. If your apron has a neck loop, remove this before you turn the apron.
- If you are wearing your apron for a job, you may need to re-tie it in the middle of a shift, so practice tying it a few times at home so you won't struggle with it at work.
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| How to Read Russian Language Letters Posted: 24 May 2021 05:00 PM PDT The Russian alphabet, a form of the Cyrillic alphabet, consists of 33 letters: 10 vowels, 21 consonants, and 2 pronunciation symbols. Here, we've compiled a list that will take you through all the letters of the Russian alphabet, starting with the ones you already know (if you speak English). With practice, you'll understand Cyrillic in no time. Удачи! (Good luck!) [Edit]К, M, Т, and С - These 4 consonants make the same sound as the corresponding English letter. If you already know English, these will be the easiest Cyrillic letters for you to learn, so they're a good place to start. The only one to watch out for is "С," which only makes a soft sound, never a hard sound like in the word "carrot." Here are your first Cyrillic letters:[1]
- К: sounds like the "k" in the English word "book"
- M: sounds like the "m" in the English word "met"
- Т: sounds like the "t" in the English word "tap"
- С: sounds like the "c" in the English word "cent"
[Edit]В, Н, Р, and Х - These letters can trip you up if your primary language is English. You might be familiar with the concept of "false friends" (technically called "false cognates"), used to refer to words in different languages that look the same but have very different meanings. Cyrillic has 4 consonants that could be considered "false friends" of their corresponding Latin letter:[2]
- В: sounds like the "v" in the English word "value"
- Н: sounds like the "n" in the English word "net"
- Р: makes a sound that doesn't exist in English, but sounds similar to the trilled "R" in the Spanish word "pero"
- Х: makes a sound that doesn't exist in English, but sounds similar to the "ch" in the Scottish word "loch" or the "ch" in the German word "ach"
[Edit]Б, Г, Д, З, Й, Л, П, and Ф - These 8 letters represent sounds that also exist in English. It can be hard to associate a new letter with a familiar symbol, especially if your native language uses the Latin alphabet. Practice will help you remember how these letters sound. Here they are:[3]
- Б: sounds like the "b" in the English word "bet"
- Г: sounds like the "g" in the English word "get"
- Д: sounds like the "d" in the English word "dog"
- Й: sounds like the "y" in the English word "toy" (and always goes after a vowel)
- З: sounds like the "z" in the English word "zoo"
- Л: sounds like the "l" in the English word "love"
- П: sounds like the "p" in the English word "pet"
- Ф: sounds like the "f" in the English word "fat"
[Edit]Ж, Ц, Ч, Ш, and Щ - The English alphabet doesn't have individual characters for these sounds. Most of these consonants create a sound that is normally created by a consonant blend in English, but in Russian, they get a letter all their own. These 5 consonants are:[4]
- Ж: sounds like the "s" in the English word "pleasure" or the "g" in the English word "beige"
- Ц: sounds like the "ts" in the English word "bolts"
- Ч: sounds like the "ch" in the English word "chip"
- Ш: sounds like the "sh" in the English word "shin"
- Щ: sounds like the "shsh" in the English phrase "Danish ship"
[Edit]А, О, У, Ы, and Э - These vowels tell you to use the "hard" pronunciation of the consonant that goes before them. They're technically called "hard vowels," but characterizing them that way doesn't have anything to do with the pronunciation of the vowel itself. Rather, if you see these letters, the consonant that goes before them will always have a hard pronunciation. The 5 hard vowels in Russian are:[5]
- А: sounds like the "a" in the English word "father"
- О: sounds like the "o" in the English word "story"
- У: sounds like the "u" in the English word "brute"
- Ы: sounds like the "i" in the English word "bit"
- Э: sounds like the "e" in the English word "bet"
[Edit]Е, Ё, Ю, and Я - These vowels make the preceding consonant "soft". They are considered to be "pairs" of the corresponding hard vowels, but with a "y" in front. They are pronounced differently depending on their place in the word. In the beginning, after another vowel, or after ъ or ь, they sound exactly like in the example below. When they go after consonants, they are a bit trickier: they make the consonant itself "soft", and the sound "y" almost disappears. It is one of the most difficult parts of Russian phonetics, so it is really recommended to listen to the native pronunciation to get it correctly. Here are the soft vowels:[6]
- Е: sounds like the "ye" in the English word "yes"
- Ё: sounds like the "yo" in the English word "York"
- Ю: sounds like the "yu" in the English word "yule"
- Я: sounds like the "ya" in the English word "yacht"
[Edit]Soft vowel И - This also makes the preceding consonant "soft". It is a pair of the hard vowel ы, but unlike the rest of soft vowels, it doesn't have any special pronunciation tricks and always sounds the same way, no matter where in the word it stands.
- И: sounds like the "ee" in "see".
[Edit]Hard sign (ъ) - The hard sign, ъ, can only go between a consonant and a soft vowel (except и). It means that you should make a brief pause in the syllables of the word and pronounce the following vowel with a clear full "y". The symbol itself doesn't stand for any sound, it just changes the pronunciation of the preceding and following letters.[7] The hard sign can only be followed by a soft vowel е, ё, я, ю.[8]
- The hard sign doesn't just go between any consonant and a vowel, but always between the prefix and the root (if you go as far as learning the structure of words!). Good news is that there are not so many words containing this letter. However, it is important to know the pronunciation, because it affects the meaning of the word. For example, "сесть" (pronounced roughly "sest") is a verb meaning "to sit down," but add a hard sign, "съесть" (pronounced roughly "syest"), and you have another verb, meaning "to eat."
- The best way to get the pronunciation right for words that include hard signs is to listen to a native speaker say the word and mimic their pronunciation until you get it right.
- You can also practice words that are spelled the same except that one has a hard sign and the other doesn't. These words can help you really hear the difference in how the hard sign changes your pronunciation.
[Edit]Soft sign (ь) - This sign adds an "ih" overtone to soften the previous consonant. Like the hard sign, the symbol itself doesn't really make a sound. Rather, it changes the sound of the consonant that comes before it. Instead of simply pronouncing the letter, you'll make a slight "ih" sound as you say it.[9] You produce this sound by placing your tongue against the roof of your mouth.[10] It always goes after a consonant.
- Adding the "ih" is a simplified approach; actually there is no additional sound, but the tongue moves in a slightly different way when you pronounce the preceding consonant. The best way to get the pronunciation right is to listen to a native speaker and mimic their speech. Sometimes speaking other languages may be helpful. For example, л is the "hard" English L, while ль is rather like the "soft" French or German L.
- While the sign technically only changes the pronunciation of the word, it can also change the meaning of the word. For example, the word "брат" (pronounced "brat") means "brother," but if you add a soft sign, "брать" (pronounced "brat-ih"), you have the verb "to take."
- It can take some practice to get the soft pronunciation right, but it's important because it can actually change the meaning of a word.
[Edit]Accented syllables - Russian has no rules regarding where accents fall, which can be difficult for beginners. In writing, sometimes you can see an accent mark over the vowel in the accented syllable — but only in dictionaries, textbooks, or books for little kids. As you're learning Russian words, memorize the accented syllable along with the word itself.[11]
- Placing an accent on the wrong syllable can change the meaning of the word. For example, the word "дóма" (with an accent on the first syllable) means "at home" while the word "домá" (accent on the second syllable) means "houses."
- If the accents aren't marked in a Russian passage you're reading, you can usually figure out which word is meant and how it should be pronounced by the context.
[Edit]English words in Cyrillic - Practice your knowledge of Cyrillic by writing words you know in the different alphabet. This doesn't produce any kind of word in Russian, it's just fun to do and will improve your ability to read Russian letters. You won't need the entire Russian alphabet for this, and you won't need the hard and soft signs either, since they only affect the pronunciation of Russian words. Here are some to get you started:[12]
- Америка: America
- атом: atom
- зебра: zebra
- кафе: café
- такси: taxi
- модем: modem
[Edit]Warnings - Watch out for fake Cyrillic, or the use of Cyrillic letters in English words to make them look "Russian." Most of these words end up sounding very different than the writer intended if you use the real pronunciation of the Cyrillic letters. For example, someone might write "ЯUSSIAИ," which is nonsense if you actually know Cyrillic.[13]
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