Spanish students may talk up how their language of choice is spoken all over the Western Hemisphere.
French students might be proud that they can communicate with people throughout Europe, Canada and much of Africa.
But Russian students have their …
Body Parts in Russian from the Crown of the Head to the Heels
“Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes…”
It’s probably safe to assume you’re familiar with this classic children’s song.
And it’s no wonder! It’s been around for nearly 70 years and can be heard in preschools all over …
Get Your Shop On with 60 Essential Words and Phrases for Shopping in Russian
We all need to shop from time to time.
Maybe it’s a quick jaunt to the supermarket to buy your frozen pizza supply for the week.
Maybe it’s a lengthy trip to a shopping center to browse for the latest …
It’s a Beautiful Day to Talk About the Weather in Russian
Sure is a nice day, huh?
Oh boy, it’s going to be a hot one today!
How about that storm last night.
You’ve probably uttered these types of phrases on more than one occasion when you’ve found yourself in a …
150+ Basic Russian Words and Phrases to Survive Any Conversation
How many words do you know in your native language?
10,000? 20,000? 100,000?
According to experts, an individual typically knows 15,000-20,000 word families in their native language.
But in reality, native speakers don’t use the vast majority of these words. …
Russian Dialects Made Easy: The Differences, the Locations and More
Several years ago, I moved from the United States to Australia.
When I met my now-husband who’s a born and bred Aussie, I quickly learned that the differences between American English and Australian English can feel like night and day …
How to Say No in Russian: 14 Phrases to Decline in Style
Imagine you are invited for dinner at a friend’s house.
Everything is incredibly tasty, and your gracious host is asking you whether you would like another helping of her famous borscht.
Nothing would make her happier than hearing you …
