Author Archive | Kelly Virginia Phelan

The Russian Days of the Week

I was particularly amused recently while watching “Downton Abbey,” when Maggie Smith’s character asked, “What is a weekend?” Sadly, not …

How to Say Sorry in Russian

Expressing remorse or apologizing is an important skill to master when learning a new language. After all, miscommunications occur frequently …

25 Russian Prepositions

Prepositions are small words that play a big role in relaying a message. They’re used to express spatial or temporal …

Russian Vowels: A Simple Guide

If you’re a fan of the popular “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie series, you may recall what Hector Barbossa, the …

20 Russian Tongue Twisters

Russian tongue twisters can be just the boost you need to improve your Russian pronunciation and speaking skills. In this …