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Australia has banned social media for children: pros and cons
Is it okay for children to be on social networks? The debate about this does not subside all over the world. Social networks make it possible to communicate with friends, get new information about the world and

How language and thinking are connected - 6 features of the Russian language that help broaden your horizons and develop your thinking skills
People of different nationalities always have their own peculiarities of mentality and thinking. This is due to the geographical location of the country, the history of the people and even the language. Language has a strong influence on

Feminitives in modern Russian: how right and how wrong they are
Feminitives are conquering the world. Tolerance for all people is becoming a trend. Everyone is demanding special rights for themselves. And even the creation of new words. Feminist activists all over the world

10 facts about the popularity of the Russian language in the world
The Russian language is often associated with classical literature and complex grammar. But behind this stereotype lies a lively, dynamic and popular language. We have collected interesting facts about

Hanukkah: the history of the holiday and when it is celebrated in 2025
What is Hanukkah? Many residents of Slavic countries have heard this word and even know that it is the name of a holiday. But what is this holiday? This is known far away

Top 5 reasons to learn Russian to a foreigner online
Hundreds of thousands of foreigners are learning Russian right now. They spend years agonizing over Russian pronunciation, grammar, and exceptions to the rules. They call Russian one of

Why international students no longer aspire to the U.S.
Not so long ago, people were eager to get into American educational institutions for any amount of money. It was an incredible opportunity. Which opened many doors for the applicant. But in the American

Russian as a foreign language: why this direction is so promising today
We have already written about how to learn Russian in a fun and interesting way. We have written about how to help children speak Russian and how our school

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 much fun to take tests

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 correct to use

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. Why

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

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. Cities are decked out in decorations. Children

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

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. Let's not talk about

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

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

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

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's a good time to stay warm at home with the whole family and spend pleasant evenings playing or

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! The Russian language even has a special word for such an event - «kutit».

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 biggest sale of the year - Black Friday! And that means: You want your kids to have a good time.
