How Do We Memorize Words?
When I was working on my master thesis in the university, I found a very interesting book that cardinally changed […]
Language learning
My articles about language learning – tips and tricks, personal experience, observations, case studies and more.
Another Success Story: Preparing For Russian Certification Exams
The best news a teacher can hear from her student is that the student has successfully passed important exams. That
Rules? What Rules?
A few days ago, I watched a video of an English lesson for foreign students. Observing other teachers working with
How to Get Most Out of Language Exchange
It has never been easier to learn languages. The internet has made many language resources accessible for everyone. Language exchange
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
Language Learning And Real World
Once a student of mine explained to me in good Russian that he was bad at learning languages. He explained
Learning vs. Acquisition
During my scholarly life, I have learned many languages – English, German, French, Bulgarian, even Latin and Old Slavonic. The
Language learning
Four Ways to Keep Going When Feeling Down Or Being Busy
We all have days when we feel down. Or are very busy. It is okay. Life is life, and it
Anxiety
Quite a lot of my students have told me that they feel anxious when speaking Russian. They are good at
Your Mother-Tongue Is Not Always The Language Your Mother Speaks
During three years of living in an English speaking country, I have learned a lot about language learning. Under the
Nobody Speaks That Language Here
Isn’t it hilarious that in 2015, when the world is globalized and connected, many people still believe they should have
When You Are Strange
When I was a teenager, I explored the Western rock music. Among other old names, I discovered The Doors and