How to read effectively
Today we’re going to talk about reading in a foreign language. What should I read? First of all, you should choose books at the appropriate level. Dear beginners, please, don’t read “War and Peace” at the beginning of your learning … Continued
The Difference between Мочь and Уметь
Let’s clarify the difference between the modal words мочь and уметь. Мочь – a physical ability to do smth. Умѐть (ум – mind, intellect)– a skill\skills you’ve got through learning\training. Я умею готовить, но сейчас не могу, потому что у … Continued
Checklist for the level A2 in Russian
Russian grammar is like a deep ocean:) You need a guide not to lose your way. In this article, you can find a checklist of the essential topics for basic Russian grammar (A2 level). Make your learning more structured. Grammar … Continued
Do you struggle to memorize new words?
Gold list methods can help you to improve your vocabulary without much effort. According to the Gold list method you need to write down the lists of new words or expressions you would like to learn in a notebook. You … Continued
Checklist for the level A1 in Russian
Essential topics of Russian for beginners course (A1 level). The Russian grammar is like a deep ocean:) You need a guide not to lose your way. In this article, you can find a checklist of the essential grammar and vocabulary … Continued
Airplane Vocabulary in Russian
Аэропо̀рт – airport самолёт – airplane шассѝ – landing gear аварѝйный вы̀ход – emergency exit крыло̀\кры̀лья – wing\wings бортпроводнѝк\бортпроводнѝца – flight attendant (m.\ f.)пило̀т – pilot стю̀ард \ стюардѐсса – steward\stewardess прохо̀д – aisle мѐсто во̀зле прохо̀да – aisle seat … Continued
How To Say WHETHER (ЛИ) in Russian.
To Form Indirect Questions. Ты хорошо говоришь по-русски? → Он спросил, хорошо ли я говорю по-русски? Do you speak Russian well? → He asked whether/if I spoke Russian well. To Express Uncertainty Я не понял, согласны ли вы с моим … Continued
ВСЁ vs. ВСЕ
ВСЕ is used to refer to the plural nouns. ВСЁ is used to refer to the neuter nouns. Всё and все can be used on their own. Всё хорошо./Всё в порядке. – Everything is OK. Всё равно. – It makes … Continued
Russian Vocabulary for Dining Out in Restaurants
Я хотѐл бы сдѐлать зака̀з. – I’d like to place an order.Я хотѐл бы поу̀жинать (поза̀втракать/пообѐдать). – I would like to have dinner (breakfast\lunch).Я бы предпочёл лёгкий за̀втрак. – I would like a continental breakfast. Како̀й напѝток Вы предпочита̀ете пѐред … Continued
Discover St. Petersburg: Seven Bridges (Semimostye)
Everyone knows that St.Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The Northern Venice as it’s called in Europe. In this article, you will read about a famous place in St.Petersburg which is called Semimostye (Seven Bridges), … Continued