1. The studio debate
A radio host and two guests discuss remote work. Play each line, open its gloss if you need it, then answer the four questions on what they really mean.
2. Gerunds
A gerund (дееприча́стие) is a verb form that never changes and describes a second action by the same subject, like “-ing” or “having done” in English. Imperfective verbs give -я / -а (“while doing”); perfective verbs give -в (“having done”). Gerunds guide →
3. The formal essay
A Russian formal essay has a fixed shape, and each part has its signal words. Choose the right connector for each step. Formal and informal guide →
- Introduction _____ , удалённая рабо́та ста́ла но́рмой. As is well known, remote work has become the norm.
- First argument _____ , она́ эконо́мит вре́мя. Firstly, it saves time.
- Counter-argument _____ , не все гото́вы рабо́тать до́ма. Nevertheless, not everyone is ready to work from home.
- Conclusion _____ , необходи́м бала́нс. Thus, a balance is needed.
4. Debate moves
Choose the phrase that makes the move politely, at the register of a seminar or a meeting.
5. Word order and emphasis
Russian word order is free, but not random: known information comes first, and the new or important word goes last. Choose the order that answers the question. Word order guide →
- The questionКто написа́л «Войну́ и мир»?Who wrote War and Peace?
- The questionЧто написа́л Толсто́й?What did Tolstoy write?
- The questionКогда́ прие́дет делега́ция?When will the delegation arrive?
- The questionКуда́ е́дет Ма́ша?Where is Masha going?
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