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How We Help Students Prepare for the Avant STAMP Russian Exam
«Liza passed her Russian exam and received extra credits at an American school. This was important to us» - such a message...
What Is a Schulte Table — And How It Can Boost Attention and Reading Speed
Many parents want to help their children develop even more effectively. And for this, there are many methods and cognitive trainers. Educators and...
Why is an annual subscription to Russian a good deal?
Parents often wonder what they can do to make the learning experience at Palme School even more effective. We'll tell you in detail. We...
The History of Tongue Twisters — and Examples by Age
Where did tongue twisters come from? Do you think tongue twisters were invented to improve children's pronunciation? In reality, tongue twisters were part of folklore even in...
Cartoons for learning Russian
How to get a child interested in learning Russian abroad? And at the same time instill Russian culture from childhood. Of course, watching cartoons! But...
What Is Celebrated on May 1 in the U.S. — and Why It’s Not Labor Day
Do you think May Day isn't celebrated in the US? In fact, this holiday, as “Spring and Labor Day,” originated there!…
Walpurgis Night: Spooky and Fascinating Facts About the Most Mystical Night in Eastern Europe
Which night of the year is the most mystical and scary? Think it's Halloween? Well, no! April 30th is the holiday...
Best blog articles for April: what to read about children and the Russian language
What interesting and useful things are there to read about the Russian language and beyond? Our Palme school has been around for over 28 years…
Labor Day: Why It's Celebrated on Different Days in the U.S. and Europe
Do you smell the barbecue, campfire, and nature? Russia has a wonderful tradition: if everyone is packing up for their dachas and picnics, it means...
Fascinating Stories of Famous Bilinguals: From Milla Jovovich to Leo Tolstoy
Imagine your child is bilingual, with both languages being their mother tongue. And not only do they speak it, but they think in two languages simultaneously. …