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Standardized tests are back on trend: why the SAT is on the rise in the U.S.
Until a few years ago, many US universities announced that US standardized tests were no longer required. But things are changing now. There is a clear trend in 2025.

Learn Russian: Simple Guide to Consonants and Vowels for Kids - Palme School
When introducing the Russian alphabet to children, parents or educators often immediately begin to tell about «hard and soft», «ringing and deaf», «paired and unpaired». И

Days of the week: how easy it is to explain to children
It seems obvious to adults: a week consists of seven days, they go strictly in order, and each day has its own name. But for a child it is a real puzzle.

U.S. college enrollment at a 10-year high: Why more students are choosing education
In fall 2025, the number of students in the U.S. reached 19.4 million. This is the highest number in the last 10 years. And all this against a backdrop of notable challenges

Russian language and its impact on children's development
The Russian language is not just a means of communication, but a powerful tool for shaping a child's personality, logic and emotional intelligence. Already at preschool age children learn through speech:

Russian conversation for foreigners - speech development in the shortest possible time
Many people who start learning Russian for foreigners face the same problem. They understand texts, they know the grammar, but they cannot build a simple

Intonation in the Russian language and how to develop it
Intonation is an integral part of our speech. It shows whether we are happy or angry, whether we are asking a question or just telling something. And even the absence of intonation indicates

U.S. higher education trends for 2026: what will change and why it matters
Recent times have been a time of global change in the American education system. And everyone can see that. But what exactly are these changes, and who has been hit the hardest?

Modern Russian language - what is it like?
The Russian language is not just a means of communication, but a complex, multifaceted system reflecting the history, culture and thinking of entire nations. Today it is experiencing one of the most

How to explain rules to a child in Russian in simple words
Many parents face a situation: the rule is explained, but the child still writes «zhy» or confuses «ie» and «tsya». The problem is not laziness or unwillingness

What to see for a foreigner in Russia: top places and impressions
Russia is not just a country. It is a whole continent within the borders of one state. You can see everything here. From arctic deserts to subtropical coasts. From megacities with millions of inhabitants to

How the Russian language differs in CIS countries
Russian is one of the most widespread languages in the post-Soviet space. But different CIS countries have their own state languages. In some countries, the languages are similar to

Traveling to Russia: what phrases in Russian you need to know
Planning a trip to Moscow, St. Petersburg or any other Russian city? Even in major cities, knowing English does not guarantee trouble-free communication. Especially outside the tourist areas

Speech development in Russian as a foreign language classes
For many students, the key goal in mastering the Russian language is not just to learn grammar or increase vocabulary, but to learn to speak it in the real world

What to do with your child after school: useful and interesting ideas
School is a serious mental load. After 6-8 lessons, the child is depleted not only of strength, but also of the ability to concentrate. Therefore, proper leisure time for schoolchildren is not

How to Speak Russian Fast - Top 5 Ways to Learn the Russian Language
Many people who begin to learn Russian face the same problem: they understand individual words, read slowly, even write short phrases - but not

How to learn Russian through video games
Today, more and more parents and teachers are asking the question: how to teach Russian to children, if traditional textbooks cause resistance, and motivation drops after the first assignments?

Secrets of maintaining language skills in your spare time - how not to forget Russian to your child
Living outside Russian-speaking countries, maintaining children's mother tongue is not always an easy task. Children quickly learn the language of their surroundings and forget the language of their surroundings

Russian phrases for small talk: weather, children, plans
What is small talk and why is it necessary? Small talks are short, shallow conversations about neutral topics. For example, about the weather, plans and other small things.

History of the Russian language - origin and distinctive features
Russian language is a native language for millions of people in Russia and abroad. This language is famous for its emotionality, huge number of epithets and synonyms and high complexity

Why January is the best month to start learning a Russian language
When is the best time to start learning a language? Many of our students first come to us not in September, but in January. But why January is the best month,
