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. [...]
Ways to create coziness with your family this winter
Winter is a time of home comfort. When there is a blizzard outside the window, it is the time to stay warm at home with the whole family and spend pleasant evenings with games or movies. The atmosphere in the house in winter is very important. It is she who creates the mood and gives you the opportunity to rest your body and soul. What is the most important for winter coziness? And how to create the atmosphere of the house? We tell [....]
The most cheerful word of the Russian language: what «kutit» means»
Who among us doesn't like to have fun? To have a lot of friends, noisy, bright! In Russian there is even a special word for such an event - «kutit». Any Russian-speaking person will immediately understand what we are talking about. It is synonymous with a holiday and fun noisy sit-downs. But where did this word come from? What is its origin? Let's understand. The meaning of the word «kutit» In [.....]
The end of Black Friday is the last chance to buy Russian at a discounted price
We start the countdown! There are only 3 days left until the end of the main sale of the year - Black Friday! And that means: You want your children to have a good knowledge of Russian language and culture. And you still have the opportunity to buy tuition at Palme School at the lowest price of the year. You can still get the maximum discount [...].
Parenting rules for a mom who has lived in China for 7 years
Have you ever wondered how the Chinese raise their children? For many of us, Eastern culture seems mysterious and incredibly distant. It has its own traditions and rituals. And some of them seem strange to a European person. And some of them - even wild. This is especially true when it comes to raising children. Now there are a lot of new parenting trends and parenting tips. But in China [....]
Sibling rivalry and fighting - how to minimize it
Rivalry between children is not uncommon in families. And the reason is always the same - the struggle for parental attention. Sometimes older children are jealous of younger children. After all, parents spend more time with the little ones. And sometimes children with a minimal age difference begin to compete with each other. Especially if one child learns better or behaves more obediently. Such conflicts [....]
What dysgraphia is and how not to confuse it with inattention
There are times when children make writing mistakes over and over again. They persistently confuse letters and make silly mistakes in words. But is the child just illiterate? Or is he inattentive? Or maybe the problem is something else? There are conventional norms of literacy development in writing by age. Earlier than 7 years old, there is no point in sounding the alarm. Errors in writing for [...].
