Good Family Movies You’ve Probably Never Seen — Hidden Gems from the USSR and Beyond
Let's spend the upcoming family weekend in a good way! We always say that watching bilingual movies and cartoons in Russian helps your child to immerse in the Russian-speaking environment. We have selected some outstanding movies for you to watch with your family. We hope to surprise you! USSR movies for an evening with the family Soviet classics are full of cult movies for children. We offer you to immerse yourself in the world of cinematography [...].
How exactly we integrate Russian culture into the education of bilingual children
Full immersion in learning a language is always an appeal to its culture. In our lessons, we actively talk about traditions in Russian-speaking countries. In order not to be unsubstantiated, we suggest diving into this topic in more detail. Why do we strive to introduce Russian culture and traditions into our lessons? So why do we talk about Russian culture in our classes? The answer is [....]
How does speech development occur in bilingual children?
Our world is unique and multilingual. More than 70% people in the world have at least two languages. The regularity is quite understandable. New languages open up new opportunities. You have probably been able to see this for yourself. In today's article we would like to tell you how speech development in bilingual children occurs. How develops speech in bilinguals? Bilingualism is multifaceted. Features of speech in [....]
Netflix’s Adolescence and the Realities Our Kids Face in School
Netflix delights again. Adolescence (Transition Age), 2025. A series that has stirred up the public. The issue is the relationship between fathers and children. And, most importantly, the relationship between children and their peers. Do you know your children well? Are you sure that their stay at school does not cause panic fear and discomfort? Let's try today to understand the question - how to understand that [...].
How does knowing more than one language help in life?
Learning foreign languages is a powerful tool for future development. How many languages are there in the world? There are 7164 languages in the world! Can you imagine? For example, the UN has six official languages: Arabic, English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Spanish and Russian. These languages are spoken by most of the world's population. Today let's try to understand the issue of foreign languages and their importance for students. [...]
Why April 12 Is Called Cosmonautics Day in Russia
What child hasn't dreamed of trying on an astronaut suit? Distant galaxies have been attracting the minds of scientists from all over the world for hundreds of years. April 12 is an important day for cosmonautics. Today's article is dedicated to it. History of the holiday The first attempts to explore space began in the USSR in 1957. Then the first satellite was released into orbit of the Earth. Later [....]
Develop diction and articulation! A selection of effective exercises
Speech development in bilinguals is an important stage of their mastering of the Russian language. Our practice shows that in bilingual families children's intonation and phonetic pronunciation of words in Russian is significantly deformed. The accent plays a special role here. At classes we often hear a pronounced English accent in children's speech. Difficulties in the pronunciation of Russian words in bilingual children Mastering the phonetic features [...].
A roundup of spring events for kids in the US and Canada
It smells like spring, which means it's time to put away your winter jackets (unless you're lounging on the shores of California, of course), pull out your lighter clothes and leave the room. Even if Brodsky willed otherwise. Spring is a great time to start outdoor activities with kids. Spring is warm, the birds are singing, and the heart is happy with a great mood. We suggest that you find for yourself entertainment [...].
Why do children find it hard to concentrate? Explanation
Does your child have trouble keeping attention while studying? There are many reasons why a child has difficulty concentrating. Today we will try to clarify the question and give recommendations for action. Why is it difficult for children to concentrate? As we have already said above, the reasons are really a lot. Someone has a new game came out, someone a boy from the senior class does not give a rest. For example, junior high school students are afraid of making a mistake or, [...]
Books for bilingual children: a selection for all ages
We love reading! Do you? Reading immerses us in interesting amazing worlds full of adventure, laughter, tears and hope. By reading, children effectively build their vocabulary. With proper practice, it can easily be transferred to active vocabulary. Books improve memory and imagination. This Sunday we will dedicate a list of the best books for bilingual children. But first, a little theory! Methods of effective reading for [...].
