The FluenTech blog
Practical writing for language learners: where to start, how reading helps, and the books and culture behind each language.
Does Reading Books Actually Help You Learn a Language?
Yes, and the research is solid, but the effect is smaller and more specific than many fans claim. What the studies found, and how to use it.
Is Russian Hard to Learn? An Honest Answer
For English speakers Russian is hard, but not the hardest. What the US State Department's figures say, what's easier than you'd expect, and what takes time.
Which Russian Classic Should You Read First?
We measured sentence length in the openings of seven Russian classics. The results may change where you start, and Dostoevsky isn't the hardest.