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The Power of Writing
Writing, it will make you a better person. As the French teacher at our International School of Saint Petersburg I understand the unique challenges our students face. For many, French is not just a third language, but sometimes even a fourth or fifth. It requires a great deal of cognitive gymnastics to switch between […]
Why is Pushkin Relevant?
This question surely pops into students’ heads once in a while, especially when reinforced by a popular saying «Пушкин — наше все»[1]. How did he become a synonym of Russian literature, an exemplary who passed the ultimate test of time? When Pushkin was born in 1799, the Russian language was far more different than now. […]
Basketball Beats The Blues
Have you ever felt like emotions were weighing on you like a very heavy stone? Well, I could have just found the solution to this – sport. Sport can come in handy if you want to let your emotions out, as it involves being continuously active (it also involves strategy, so your brain will most […]
Navigating the World of Sport: The Impact of Great Discoveries on Different Sports
The era of great geographical discoveries (15th–17th centuries) and subsequent periods significantly influenced the development of sports worldwide. These influences introduced new sports, altered existing ones and changed the rules and formats due to cultural exchanges, colonialism, technological advancements and globalization. Academician Bromley wrote: “In games, as in other cultural phenomena, the specific conditions of […]
The role of fairy tales in life
“If you want your children to be smart, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be smarter, read them even more fairy tales.“— Albert Einstein A fairy tale – how much magic is embedded in this word? The magical world of fairy tales is undoubtedly a necessary stage in the development of a […]
The Benefits of Learning Russian in a Multicultural World
One of the first things students learn to do when they acquire a new foreign language is learn how to talk about themselves. They must be able to give basic personal information in their new language, including their name, age, facts about their family and the country they are from. This is where, as a […]
The echoing presence
It was a chilly autumn afternoon when I moved into the old Hawthorne House, pushing the wooden door with a reluctant creek that echoed through the empty hallway. The air was thick with dust; as I stepped inside, the smell of mould greeted me like an unwelcome guest. I had inherited the place from my […]
The importance of developing an Open Mind in children
In today’s ever-changing world, developing open-mindedness in children is more crucial than ever. Open-mindedness, the willingness to consider new ideas, viewpoints and experiences, is a key skill that not only shapes how people navigate their daily lives, but also how they contribute to society in the future. By fostering this trait, we can help children […]
Who is a native speaker?
A native speaker is a person who has spoken a particular language since childhood and uses it in everyday life. Native speakers usually have a high level of proficiency in the language, intuitively understand grammatical rules, and are able to easily express their thoughts. They can be monolinguals (speaking only one language) or bilinguals/multilinguals (speaking […]
What are A-Levels?
A-level (Advanced Levels) are a two-year programme in the UK, taken after GCSEs and typically completed by students aged 16 to 18. They are key qualifications required for entry into universities and are highly regarded internationally. Subject Choice: Students choose their subjects based on their interests and intended career paths. The selection typically ranges from […]
