Words form the building blocks of any language and the more you know, the more freedom you have when expressing your thoughts and ideas. Continue reading
There are thousands of great places to go on holiday in the world but the locals there will often lack fluency in your native language. Continue reading
If you want to be understood when speaking English, then correct pronunciation is vital. Russians tend to mispronounce English words that are similar to those in their native language and share the same origins. Continue reading
False friends (also called “false cognates”) are Russian words that look or sound similar to English words but have different meanings. In this guide, you will find a list of common false friends with definitions and examples to show the differences between the words. Continue reading
Relaxed pronunciation is common throughout the world’s languages and occurs when syllables of common words are mixed (or slurred) together to make their pronunciation easier. Continue reading
Silent letters in English cause difficulties for both native speakers and those learning the language. Continue reading
Our mother tongue plays a key role in the errors we make when learning a foreign language. Continue reading
Russian mistakes in English are frequently based upon confusion between several words that are similar in meaning. Continue reading
There are a range of Russian mistakes in English that arise due to confusion between two or more words with similar meanings. Continue reading
Around 25% of the world’s languages have a system of grammatical gender and categorise nouns as masculine or feminine. Continue reading
Most Russian students tend to worry more about their tenses than their use of prepositions in English. Continue reading
Generally speaking, English and Russian tend to see eye to eye when it comes to singular and plural nouns – this is just a simple case of logic. Continue reading
Learning to speak English fluently takes time and a good understanding of the language. Continue reading
When you are learning English as a foreign language, it is important to understand the differences between British and American English. Continue reading
Successfully passing a job interview in English requires training and preparation in two key areas: language skills and interview technique. Continue reading
As a teacher, I have met hundreds of students who all seem to be saying the same thing: “I understand grammar well, can read and write…my listening is ok…but I can’t speak English!” Continue reading
Skype is a great tool for teaching English online and offers new e-learning opportunities to students from around the world. Continue reading
Today, English in undoubtedly the leading lingua franca in the world and is gaining increasing importance as an international means of communication. Continue reading