Online education in the U.S. is gaining more acceptance
Many people used to think that studying online was easier. But it's not the same as «real» studying in a regular university. Today, this opinion is changing. Especially in the USA, where online learning has become a full-fledged part of education. And even gets into the national rankings. A striking example is Webster University. According to Webster, six of its online programs in 2026 were included in the [...]
Russian language morphology as a section of linguistics: what you need to know
It is part of the science of language. It tells us how words are organized and how they change in speech. In Russian, this is especially important. Because there are many forms of one word. Knowledge of morphology is necessary for the correct use of the Russian language. Especially for foreigners who are just starting to learn. What studies the morphology of the Russian language Morphology as a section of the Russian language answers [.....]
IQ test for children: why it is needed, how it is conducted and whether to trust the results
How to measure a child's intelligence? Parents often ask themselves this question before school or when they have difficulties in learning. IQ tests for children can help. But what does such a test actually show? And should it be trusted? What is an IQ test and what does it measure IQ (intelligence quotient) is an intelligence quotient calculated on [...].
The Crisis of Humanities Departments in U.S. Universities
There is a serious crisis in the humanities at U.S. universities. Across the country, departments are being closed or merged: The authorities say it doesn't bring in money. Which means it's not needed. One of the most striking examples is Montclair State University. There, students held a symbolic funeral for the humanities. They brought flowers, read farewell speeches and placed a headstone with the names of 15 [...]
Traffic rules for children: how to teach your child to be safe on the road
Every year around the world, thousands of children are injured or killed in road traffic crashes. But the good news is that most of these accidents are preventable. Many parents think, «As long as I'm around, I'm in control,» or «School will teach me.» But this is a dangerous misconception. A child can go out alone in the yard, run after a ball, decide to cross the road «like mom.» [...]
Phonetics and phonology of the modern Russian language
Phonetics of the Russian language studies how we pronounce sounds and how they sound. It answers the questions: Phonology of the Russian language looks at sounds not as physical phenomena. But as units of meaning. It finds out which sounds in the language are really important for distinguishing words. For example, the words «was» and «bil» differ by only one sound. This difference changes [...]
Americans criticize the education system: 7 in 10 think it's «going the wrong way»
The U.S. education system is headed in the wrong direction. This is the opinion of 7 out of 10 U.S. residents. And people of all ages, income levels and even political views are dissatisfied. Affordability of education One of the key problems with higher education is its cost. Colleges and universities are almost unaffordable for the average person in the country. Student debts exceeding $1.7 trillion have become a national problem. Many families [....]
Studying math for children according to the Peterson method: peculiarity and who is suitable for whom
Many parents notice that their child is bored in math class. Or he does not understand the subject. Perhaps the methodology of Ludmila Peterson, a well-known Russian teacher, would be suitable. Her system has been used for many years in schools and homeschooling, especially among Russian-speaking families abroad. What is the Peterson method The Peterson method is a way of teaching math to children, [...].
Multiplication table in Russian: how to explain to a child
For many children, the multiplication table is just a set of numbers and a real puzzle. Most often, difficulties arise not because of a lack of ability, but because of the way it is presented. Mechanical memorization without understanding the essence turns learning into torture. The child simply does not understand why it is necessary to memorize «six seven - forty-two». Added to this is the fear of mistakes: tests, parent [...].
How the vocabulary of the Russian language has changed over the last 100 years
If a person from the 1920s heard the way we speak today, they would be surprised. Many words did not exist then. And yet, for a modern person, they are familiar. For example, the words «smartphone», «online», «blogger», «deadline», «freelance», «selfies». And some words almost no one uses nowadays. For example, «gubernia», «bourgeois», «sovnarkom». Language lives and changes along with people's lives. [...]
