5 mistakes when teaching children to read and how to avoid them
Many parents face difficulties in teaching their children to read without realizing the reasons why. More often than not, difficulties arise because of inflated expectations. The desire to teach a child to read by the age of three or comparing his or her progress to «gifted» peers destroys any aspirations But not only these mistakes when teaching reading can prevent a child from loving the process. Mistake 1: Starting before a mature [...]
How much a child should sleep: sleep norms by age
Quality sleep is the foundation of a child's health and development. However, many parents do not fully understand how many hours of rest their baby really needs. Modern children sleep 1-1.5 hours less than the recommended norms. And very often it affects their mood, academic performance and even physical development. What are the norms of sleep in children? How to determine the deficit [....]
What to do if a child uses foul language
When a child utters a foul word for the first time, many parents have a mixed reaction: shock, confusion, and sometimes even involuntary laughter. However, it is important to understand that children's speech and mat - this is not a sign of «bad upbringing», but a signal that requires a conscious approach. What to do if a child swears? With this question is faced by almost all families. The main thing is not to panic and [...].
How to build your vocabulary quickly: 3 tricks from our lessons
In our lessons we are constantly working on expanding the vocabulary of our pupils, so that children do not use the same phrases and can express their thoughts freely. It is important for us that a child can speak confidently, while using the whole variety of the Russian language. In this article we will tell you how we do it. Chitalochki, which works better than a dictionary For [.....]
5 words and language constructions that even advanced learners often get wrong
Even with strong students, the Russian language sometimes «fails». Fluent speech creates a feeling of confidence, but this does not mean that there are no mistakes, especially in small details and stable constructions. In classes, you can often notice that a student speaks fluently and clearly, but uses forms that sound unnatural to a native speaker. Usually at this point, the student is surprised: everything is formally correct, but [...].
Online education in the U.S. is gaining more acceptance
Many people used to think that studying online was easier. But it's not the same as «real» studying in a regular university. Today, this opinion is changing. Especially in the USA, where online learning has become a full-fledged part of education. And even gets into the national rankings. A striking example is Webster University. According to Webster, six of its online programs in 2026 were included in the [...]
Russian language morphology as a section of linguistics: what you need to know
It is part of the science of language. It tells us how words are organized and how they change in speech. In Russian, this is especially important. Because there are many forms of one word. Knowledge of morphology is necessary for the correct use of the Russian language. Especially for foreigners who are just starting to learn. What studies the morphology of the Russian language Morphology as a section of the Russian language answers [.....]
IQ test for children: why it is needed, how it is conducted and whether to trust the results
How to measure a child's intelligence? Parents often ask themselves this question before school or when they have difficulties in learning. IQ tests for children can help. But what does such a test actually show? And should it be trusted? What is an IQ test and what does it measure IQ (intelligence quotient) is an intelligence quotient calculated on [...].
The Crisis of Humanities Departments in U.S. Universities
There is a serious crisis in the humanities at U.S. universities. Across the country, departments are being closed or merged: The authorities say it doesn't bring in money. Which means it's not needed. One of the most striking examples is Montclair State University. There, students held a symbolic funeral for the humanities. They brought flowers, read farewell speeches and placed a headstone with the names of 15 [...]
Traffic rules for children: how to teach your child to be safe on the road
Every year around the world, thousands of children are injured or killed in road traffic crashes. But the good news is that most of these accidents are preventable. Many parents think, «As long as I'm around, I'm in control,» or «School will teach me.» But this is a dangerous misconception. A child can go out alone in the yard, run after a ball, decide to cross the road «like mom.» [...]