Why study grammar when learning Russian? Words are the bricks of the Russian language. But piling up a bunch of bricks won’t build you a house. Grammar is the cement that holds the words together. Only by connecting words correctly do you give meaning to what you say. If you think that “you just need to speak,” or that “you don’t need to take a proficiency test, so grammar isn’t necessary,” or that “grammar isn’t needed at the beginner levels,” here are two sentences from early A1: Маша любит Пашу. Машу любит Паша. These are two completely opposite sentences in meaning - and that meaning is conveyed only by the cases. Reach out to me - I’ll put together the grammar puzzle for you into a single, living language 😊 #RussianLeague

🎄🎁🗣️ Community Poll: Have You Purchased italki Lessons as a Gift? 🎄🎁 Hi everyone, I'm curious about the habits of Italki students regarding gifting. We often invest in our own language learning, but how often do we extend that gift to others? With the holidays approaching, I thought this would be a fun discussion! If you are a student here, please take a moment to answer the poll below based on your own likelihood or experience! DISCUSSION POINTS I'd love to hear more about your reasoning! If you chose 1 or 2, what makes Italki a great gift choice in your opinion? If you chose 3 or 4, what are your reservations? Is it too personal, or do you prefer giving physical gifts? Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Happy learning everyone!

Bonjour french learners , happy to share with you this french grammar quiz!!!

Chapter 20: The Rose Garden The Little Prince discovers a garden full of roses and feels confused and sad. 🌹 Listen in Farsi and learn new words about comparison, feelings, and understanding what makes someone special.

How do you say this another way? I've moved on.

In my country the most popular sport is soccer in diferent neighborhoods there are fields where Kids gather to play.

Remember that focusing on the accent is unnecessary. What is important is to speak clearly with correct pronunciation.

*Why We Lose Focus in Life* Losing focus in life is a common problem that many people face today. One major reason is the constant distractions around us. With smartphones, social media, and endless notifications, it's easy to lose track of time and priorities. Another reason is the lack of clear goals. When people don’t know what they truly want, they can feel lost or unmotivated. Stress and mental health issues also affect concentration. When our minds are full of worries, it's hard to stay focused on the present. Additionally, poor time management can make people feel overwhelmed. If we don’t plan our days properly, we may end up doing too many things at once and completing none of them well. Finally, external pressures from family, work, or society can make us feel like we are living someone else’s life. To stay focused, we must stay true to ourselves and set meaningful goals.

❄️ It's Winter! What's the first activity you think of? When you hear 'winter fun,' what's the one classic activity that pops into your head? Skiing? Building a snowman? Sipping hot chocolate by the fire? Share below!