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For novice teachers. Expert advice

For novice teachers. Expert advice

Teaching Russian as a foreign language requires special knowledge and skills. To help young teachers, we are opening a section on our website called "Novice Teachers. Expert Advice". Yulia Romanovna Amlinskaya, head of the international online school of RFL "Russificate" and the international online school for bilingual children "Russificate Kids", teacher of Russian as a foreign language, administrator of the largest community "Teachers of RFL" has kindly agreed to fill the section with useful materials. If you want to ask a respected expert your questions related to teaching Russian as a foreign language, please send your questions by e-mail to lingvist@tvbrics.com marked "Need some advice".

The English-language version of the portal has been launched

The TV BRICS media network’s international project “Modern Russian” presents the English version of the portal: oshibok-net.ru/en. It is designed for those who study or teach Russian as a foreign language and want to make the process more engaging and effective.
Prepositions: a case of cause and effect

Distinguishing between prepositions in Russian, which requires taking into account many semantic and grammatical nuances, is one of the more challenging topics in teaching Russian as a foreign language. Our expert will tell you how to explain the difference in values.
Songs help us to learn Russian

Are songs in class just a way to take a break and have fun? There is more to them than that. Our expert explains how songs can be used effectively when teaching Russian as a foreign language.
Your move

How can game-based educational technologies be used in classes? Our expert has the answer: roll-and-move games in RFL lessons are both entertaining and useful.
Even the walls help at home

An expert in RFL offers several useful recommendations on how to effectively use the space at home as a learning environment that supports foreign language learning.
How to stay on the level?

At the initial stage of Russian as a foreign instruction, students with different levels of language proficiency may find themselves in the same group. Our expert will explain how to work effectively in such a situation.
Watch, listen, learn!

When teaching Russian as a foreign language, it is important to use films, cartoons and other video resources. Which ones? Our expert will tell you.
A matter of time: temporal constructions in Russian

Expressing temporal meanings in Russian is one of the most difficult topics for foreign students. Our expert in the field of RFL will explain how to overcome these difficulties.
Indefinite pronouns: what makes them so tricky?

Our expert will explain how to teach foreign students to distinguish the shades of meaning of indefinite pronouns.
Making grammar engaging

How can you understand the complexities of Russian grammar and not lose interest in learning the language? The secrets of working with students are shared by an experienced teacher.
Working One-to-One with a Student

How can you make individual lessons fun and productive? We bring to your attention an article about the features of one-to-one lessons in Russian as a foreign language.
How to Choose the Right Textbook for Your Students

One of the main conditions for a teacher to choose the right textbook is to know their students, their interests, their purpose for learning the Russian language, and to assess their abilities correctly.