Language learning in the 21st century is a gift and a curse. On the one hand, the internet can connect you to native speakers and show you new and innovative ways to learn your target language.On the other
Continue readingIn this post we'll discuss one of the most common uses of the genitive case in Russian: expressing attribution or possession. In English this use of the genitive case typically translates as of or
Continue readingIf you’ve shopped around for foreign language courses you’ve probably heard of Pimsleur. PImsleur courses are known for focusing on speaking, listening, and pronunciation. They have a bittersweet reputation
Continue readingAt this point, I don’t need to tell you that Russian grammar is complicated. Verbs are no exception, but fortunately conjugating in the past tense is rather simple.Whereas some languages have compound
Continue readingHere's a new book. The book is really interesting. Here's a new book that is really interesting. Notice how above, in the third sentence, the word that is used as a substitute for the word book?
Continue readingWhat's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word Moscow?Red Square.The Kremlin.The Tretyakov Gallery.Have you ever heard of Kazan? A few months ago, I would have bet money
Continue readingPerhaps you really love Tchaikovsky and you want to see his home city of Saint-Petersburg to walk around the old city and be surrounded by culture and inspiration,Perhaps you love art and want to visit
Continue readingIn this article we’re going to look at some of the challenges Russian learners will face if they use Rosetta Stone to learn Russian.tThe Rosetta Stone method and courses in general have their own
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