Russian Language
Complex words in the Russian language, how they are formed and written
Imagine a potful of stew on the table. Its name sounds almost like an instruction: «It cooks itself»; and according to the most famous version of the story, that’s exactly what the word means…
The root of the word and cognate words: how to find and not confuse them
Vladimir Dal has been recording Russian words for decades: on the road and in conversations with all sorts of people. In the first edition of his «Compendium of…
What is a prefix in the Russian language and how to distinguish it
In the old St. Petersburg palace, you can read the grammar right on the walls. Above one door is written «Entrance,» and above the other «Exit.» On the gates…
The end and the foundation of words: how to explain it to a child
«I went for a walk with Sasha.» A child who lives next to an English-speaking person might leave such a note on the fridge. What in...
Phonetic analysis of the word in steps with examples for schoolchildren
The phonetic analysis of the word begins with a small focus that should be shown to the child even before any rules are introduced. In the word «sun», there are six letters,…
An analysis of the word based on its composition with diagrams and examples for schoolchildren
In American schools that follow the Common Core standards, children are already taught in the third grade to notice the details that make up a…
The child tells what happened but cannot explain why.
Kipling has a story about a little antelope who always wanted to know. He asked the ostrich why it grew its feathers so much...
The child is speaking in English, but can't explain it in Russian, so where to start?
The scene is hypothetical, but familiar. Let’s say the answer sheet on the blackboard says «7 + 5 = 12», and the answer is correct. Evening, kitchen table,…
The first snow in the family chat: how to describe it to a child whose window has palm trees outside
«Is it snowing?» This question might appear in a family chat under a photo with snow if it is asked by a child who is thinking...
How to include Russian lessons in a child's schedule with clubs
Evening, kitchen, on the fridge, under the magnet, a sheet with circles. Monday swimming, Tuesday chess, Wednesday drawing, Thursday swimming again, Saturday football…
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