Author Archive | Yuliya Geikhman

Why Learn Russian? 10 Reasons to Study It

Why learn Russian? For me, the Russian language has been a rich source of beautiful poems that I learned as …

There are two main types of jokes in Russian: шутки (jokes), which are short and punchy, and анекдоты (anecdotes). The …

Beelinguapp is a language learning app that teaches through bilingual texts, allowing you to consume authentic media in your target …

Portuguese abbreviations make communication quick and easy. For example, you might say “Sra.” instead of Senhora (Missus) and “fds” instead …

Brainscape is a popular language learning program that hopes to get you learning with flashcards. In a nutshell, I found …

Above, below, before, after and everywhere in between: These are prepositions, words that typically comes before a noun or pronoun …

Listening comprehension is an often-overlooked part of learning a language. Listening to Portuguese songs and watching TV shows and movies …

Want to learn how to cook up some delectable Italian meals, while also studying up on the Italian language? …

Lingopie is a language-learning program that lets you watch foreign films and learn a language at the same time. It …

Maybe you’ve been using an app for weeks or maybe even months but you still don’t feel comfortable communicating in …