Interesting tests: find out your language level
Do you like to take tests? It is important to most people that their hobbies bring visible results. This also applies to language learning. You must agree that it is so interesting to take tests for the foreign language you are studying. After all, it is very desirable to understand whether there is real progress in learning. Learning Russian becomes a real test for many people who speak other languages. [...]
Horrors of modern spoken Russian: dreams come true
The Russian language can cause panic not only among foreigners. Even native speakers sometimes do not understand how some expressions were formed in the first place. And whether it is even competent to use them in their speech? It would seem that according to all the rules of the language everything is correct. But it sounds very unpleasant and cuts the ear. One of these expressions is «Dream come true». For accustomed to the Russian [...]
9 New Year's Eve movies for the whole family to watch with kids
New Year's Eve in Russia is not just a noisy celebration. It is also cozy evenings with the closest and New Year's movies and TV series. And what could be better than Soviet classics? In Russia, there is a tradition - every New Year's holiday to revisit the same movies. And it's not boring at all. After all, they create a special magical [...].
How to wish your child a Happy New Year in 2025
How to congratulate children on New Year's Eve in an interesting way? This is an annual and very difficult task for any parent. After all, it should be an unusual gift-giving, it should be real magic. Children believe in magic. And parents try to maintain this faith as long as possible. After all, it is remembered for life and gives the warmest memories of childhood. Most [....]
Christmas traditions in Russia and the USA: what are the differences?
Christmas in the West is the main holiday of the year. They prepare for it for over a month. They wait for it and celebrate it to the fullest. The cities are decorated. Santa Claus comes to the children and gives long-awaited gifts. But in Slavic countries Christmas is on the back burner. But how exactly do they celebrate Christmas in Russia and America? What are the similarities and differences [.....]
Low student performance in reading and math in the U.S.: why it's a red flag
Once upon a time, studying in America seemed something incredible for foreigners. It was a great opportunity to gain not only international experience and acquaintances. But also a quality education. But what is happening with education in the USA now? It turns out that in recent years there is a real crisis of education in the USA. Students do not read and count well. They have a hard time mastering the sciences. But what is the reason for this decline [.....]
Russian Prepositions — A Nightmare for Foreigners
Russian prepositions are a foreigner's nightmare. How can you figure out which preposition is the right one? Even many native speakers use this part of speech incorrectly. What to say about those who are just learning the language? The complexity of prepositions is that they require after themselves a word in a certain case. And even if you put the right preposition, you can easily make a mistake in [...].
Want to learn a foreign language faster?
When learning a foreign language, many people want quick and noticeable results. That is why it is so desirable to find out the best tricks and secrets of how to do it even more effectively. Of course, when learning any foreign language, you need to be patient. But there are ways to make this process a little easier and even speed it up. Today we are going to analyze the top 3 main tips for effective learning a foreign language. TOP-3 tips [....]
How to improve fluency - tips from Palme School
If your child is just learning Russian as a foreign language, he or she may have problems with fluency. It is difficult for anyone to formulate thoughts in a foreign language. Especially at the beginning of learning. Most often, we first translate foreign phrases into the language we are used to. And only then we pronounce them. From this, the speed of formulating a thought falls greatly. As well as the speed [....]
5 life lessons from «Smeshariki» that will be useful for both kids and adults
Have you ever wondered why the cartoon «Smeshariki» is so popular? It is loved in many countries. And not only children, but also adults. This cartoon touches on serious topics in simple language. He is not just fun and colorful. He deeply touches on important issues and life lessons. And helps to make the right conclusions. Parents appreciate this cartoon for the right guidelines for children. [...]
