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Academic freedom and teaching without ideology
The term «academic freedom» is heard more and more often in the world. But what is it? And how does it affect our...
5 mistakes when teaching children to read and how to avoid them
Many parents face difficulties in teaching children to read without understanding the reasons. Most often, the difficulties arise due to inflated expectations. The desire...
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 don't fully understand how many hours of rest...
What to do if a child uses foul language
When a child first utters a curse word, many parents have a mixed reaction: shock, confusion, and sometimes even involuntary laughter. However...
How to build your vocabulary quickly: 3 tricks from our lessons
In our lessons, we constantly work on expanding students' vocabulary so that children don't use the same phrases...
5 words and language constructions that even advanced learners often get wrong
Even strong students sometimes have their Russian «glitch.» Fluent speech creates a sense of confidence, but that doesn't mean there are no mistakes...
Online education in the U.S. is gaining more acceptance
Previously, many thought that studying online was easier. But it's not the same «real» studying as in a traditional university. Today...
Russian language morphology as a section of linguistics: what you need to know
This is part of linguistics. It tells us how words are structured and how they change in speech. In Russian...
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 facing learning difficulties. Tests can help...
The Crisis of Humanities Departments in U.S. Universities
American universities are facing a serious crisis in the humanities. Departments are closing or merging across the country. Authorities claim that this is not...