Phonetics and phonology of the modern Russian language
Phonetics of the Russian language studies how we pronounce sounds and how they sound. It answers the questions: Phonology of the Russian language looks at sounds not as physical phenomena. But as units of meaning. It finds out which sounds in the language are really important for distinguishing words. For example, the words «was» and «bil» differ by only one sound. This difference changes [...]
Americans criticize the education system: 7 in 10 think it's «going the wrong way»
The U.S. education system is headed in the wrong direction. This is the opinion of 7 out of 10 U.S. residents. And people of all ages, income levels and even political views are dissatisfied. Affordability of education One of the key problems with higher education is its cost. Colleges and universities are almost unaffordable for the average person in the country. Student debts exceeding $1.7 trillion have become a national problem. Many families [....]
Studying math for children according to the Peterson method: peculiarity and who is suitable for whom
Many parents notice that their child is bored in math class. Or he does not understand the subject. Perhaps the methodology of Ludmila Peterson, a well-known Russian teacher, would be suitable. Her system has been used for many years in schools and homeschooling, especially among Russian-speaking families abroad. What is the Peterson method The Peterson method is a way of teaching math to children, [...].
How the vocabulary of the Russian language has changed over the last 100 years
If a person from the 1920s heard the way we speak today, they would be surprised. Many words did not exist then. And yet, for a modern person, they are familiar. For example, the words «smartphone», «online», «blogger», «deadline», «freelance», «selfies». And some words almost no one uses nowadays. For example, «gubernia», «bourgeois», «sovnarkom». Language lives and changes along with people's lives. [...]
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. In 2025, there is a clear trend. SAT in the US is making a comeback. It is becoming the main test for admission in the US. The reason is simple, more and more colleges are once again requiring these test scores as part of the application. The SAT tests basic skills: In [.....]
Learn Russian: Simple Guide to Consonants and Vowels for Kids - Palme School
When introducing the Russian alphabet to children, parents or educators often start talking about «hard and soft», «ringing and deaf», «paired and unpaired». And the baby has a mess in his head. The main task of an adult is not to «memorize». And explain vowels and consonants to the child through feelings, games and simple comparisons. This is especially important in preparation for [...].
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 figure in the last 10 years. And all this against the background of notable problems in US education. The growth comes amid a surge of applicants enrolling in U.S. community colleges. These are two-year colleges that offer affordable programs and flexible learning conditions. In one year alone, their enrollment [...]
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 language lays the foundation of cognitive, social and creative abilities in a child. When a child masters speech, he does not just memorize words - he learns to think. The grammatical structure of the Russian language, the wealth of synonyms, [...]
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, know the grammar, but cannot construct a simple sentence in a real conversation. The reason is the lack of practice in oral, live speech. In contrast to the written form, conversational speech is built according to its own rules: intonation, pace, stable expressions are important here, [...].
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 saying something. And even the absence of intonation speaks of our mood. In Russian language intonation is especially important. The same phrase can mean very different things depending on how you say it. For example: Without the right intonation [...].