Why is Pushkin our everything?
Do you want to know how the famous phrase that “Pushkin is our everything” came about? Let's tell you how the genius poet influenced the development of the Russian language and culture for a century ahead Reading time - 5 minutes Who called Pushkin “our everything” Modern Russian language - Pushkin's language? Pushkin's influence on Russian culture of the 19th century Pushkin in Russian language lessons [...]
20 tasks for children for the Advent Calendar
The Second Sunday of Advent is celebrated a week after the first Sunday of Advent. On this day, two candles are lit in the Christmas wreath - the Prophecy candle and the second candle, the Bethlehem candle. This candle is traditionally supposed to be purple in color. On the second Sunday before Christmas, the birth of Jesus from the Virgin Mary and the biblical prophecies that foretold his birth are remembered. [...]
"Russian Dictant" for parents - test your knowledge of the Russian language
“And now let's take everything off the table and take out the double sheets of paper...” - all those who studied in the Soviet education system will remember the slight shiver in the body after this phrase of the teacher. «Russian Dictant” from Palme School is a unique educational and entertaining event, which is definitely not like a school dictation! We offer you: to remember what it is like to write by hand [...].
What is Christmas and the story of the Nativity
Friends! Today we propose to remember the history of the most family and expected holiday of Christians - the history of Christmas. We also remind you that the school-wide competition «New Year's Hustle» is going on, and we invite you to take an active part. History of the holiday When was Jesus born? The main symbols and characters of Christmas Where did the chronology from the Nativity of Christ (B.C. and A.D.) What Christmas means More [...]
Curious facts about the Russian language: 9 words that have changed their gender
Palme School is on the line! We know that interesting facts about the Russian language attract the attention not only of scientists, but also of ordinary people. And today we will tell you about some of them - about words that have changed their gender. Not only people change their gender. In some languages, words can also eventually change their gender, that is, the gender. [...]
Why Palme School's cyclical program is better than any linear program
Hi, Palme School is here. Today we would like to explain how our language school's cyclical program differs from linear programs. A linear program is a step-by-step study in a group. Students gradually learn the material and move to new levels. The information is gradually becoming more complex, the whole group moves at the same pace, and if one of the students misses a class for some [...].
How to teach Russian from scratch to a child living abroad
Do you want to teach your child Russian so that it will be interesting, will not cause protest and will bring good results? Many Russian-speaking parents, no matter how long they have lived abroad, sooner or later ask themselves this question. So, how a child to learn Russian, we deal with in today's article. Reading time - 5 minutes. Family situations Learn the language yourself Offline school [...]
Poems about New Year and Christmas by ages
Hi! Just a reminder that our school-wide New Year's Eve competition started on December 01, and one of the categories in which you can participate is “Frosty Poem”. To make it easier for parents to choose a poem to learn, we have decided to make a selection of suitable poems, broken down by difficulty. Choose, learn together with your child and participate in our New Year's Eve fun. Ages 4-6 [...]
The first Sunday of Advent is the beginning of the Christmas preparation period
Hi, Palme School is here! Today, let's talk about the first winter holiday - Advent, which this year coincided with the beginning of calendar winter. The reading time is 3 minutes. History of the holiday Christmas Wreath Advent Calendar Where did the idea of celebrating Advent come from Advent is the period before Christmas, which is celebrated in Christian countries around the world. It usually lasts about [...].
Advent calendar
This December we have prepared for you a lot of interesting events and articles dedicated to preparing for New Year and Christmas. And to make it easier for you to keep up with the news and not to miss important things, check out our Advent Calendar Speaker Address Read more
