Language learning

What Language Learning Is Like

Since languages are often a part of a school curriculum, many people believe that learning a new language is like […]

Once a student of mine explained to me in good Russian that he was bad at learning languages. He explained

During my scholarly life, I have learned many languages – English, German, French, Bulgarian, even Latin and Old Slavonic. The

We all have days when we feel down. Or are very busy. It is okay. Life is life, and it

Quite a lot of my students have told me that they feel anxious when speaking Russian. They are good at

During three years of living in an English speaking country, I have learned a lot about language learning. Under the

Isn’t it hilarious that in 2015, when the world is globalized and connected, many people still believe they should have

When I was a teenager, I explored the Western rock music. Among other old names, I discovered The Doors and

Language learners are usually afraid of making mistakes. When you learn a new language and try to put your ideas

Online lessons with native speakers bring language learning to a new level. Everybody with a computer connected to the internet,

It is fascinating how strongly school determines our behavior and perception of the world. School teaches us to value scores

At the end of this February, I launched a podcast for students of Russian. The podcast is in Russian. Each