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What is RKI and why isn't it «regular Russian»?»
Russian as a Foreign Language (RKI) is not about «knowing the language worse,» but about a different path to Russian for a child who...
How to explain Easter, Pancake Day and May 9 to a child abroad
For children growing up outside of Russia, their understanding of «Russian» is primarily shaped by what happens within their family.
Imposter syndrome in bilingual children: «I'm not Russian enough»
Sometimes a child understands Russian perfectly, says things, but at the same time whispers: «I'm not a real Russian,» «I have a terrible accent,» «I..."
Spring Vocabulary in Russian Poems: Learning Poems with Children Easily and Fun
Poems are not a school duty. They are one of the most natural ways for language to enter a child's memory and stay there...
How to help a child not forget Russian during summer vacation
Three months without practice and the vocabulary that was built up all year is starting to melt away. But summer can be built differently. Why summer…
10 Spring Activities with Children That Teach Russian Subtly
When the snow melts in North America and the first green emerges, children once again start living outdoors. It's a good time to...
Why is a child moving away from the Russian language
How does it happen that people try to speak Russian at home, but only hear English in response? Sometimes it looks very familiar...
How to talk to your child about life changes and why the Russian language helps
Moving is not just a change of address. For a child, it's a new school, unfamiliar faces, different rules, and a complete absence of...
From what age to teach a child Russian: a breakdown by stages
Almost all parents who have relocated with small children ask this question. Some have heard that it's ideal before the age of three. Others...
«I Don't Want to Go to Class»: 7 Reasons Why a Child Resists and How to Deal With It
The child rolls their eyes, stalls, and invents excuses. It's the same every time. Let's break down what's behind it and what...