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Do Cats Understand Human Language: The Unexpected Truth
Some cat owners are confident that their pets understand every word addressed to them.
Elena Shimanovskaya cats cats pets and animals speech Pets 18 November 2024
It turns out that this popular Russian proverb is a wish for harm to health. Most people say it without realizing it
In the old days, this proverb was a serious curse, because in fact it was a wish for harm to health.
Timur Khomichev Russian language words meaning of words People and Events 7 November 2024
This famous Russian proverb is widely misunderstood: it's all because of an obsolete word
Every native Russian speaker has heard the proverb “Too many cooks spoil the broth,” but not everyone understands it correctly.
Timur Khomichev Russian language interesting facts words obsolete words People and Events 6 November 2024
What Mouchi the Dog Is Famous For: She Deserves to Be Known
If you're wondering whether to adopt an animal from a shelter, take a look at Carla Rickert's example.
Elena Shimanovskaya dog record Guinness Book of Records long tongue Records and anti-records 3 September 2024
What is the most widely spoken language in the world: surprisingly, it is not Chinese
According to the 2018 Ethnologue catalog, there are 7,097 languages spoken in the world.
Elena Shimanovskaya record Chinese English language common languages Records and anti-records 8 July 2024
This Russian word is impossible to explain to a foreigner. Although everyone has encountered it at least once in their life
Only in Russia is there a specific definition of the process, although people drink and cure their hangovers in other countries as well.
Pavel Gospodarik Top news hangover word Russian language People and Events 31 May 2024
What Russian word is not translated into any language in the world: foreigners do not understand it
When trying to explain the meaning of this word to a foreigner, one has to resort to descriptive constructions with examples that are understandable to a native speaker of another language.
Pavel Gospodarik Top news Russian language words translation People and Events 29 May 2024
These Russian words drive foreigners crazy: they just can't understand what we mean.
The Russian language is deservedly considered one of the most difficult in the world.
Timur Khomichev Russian language words languages compound words People and Events 25 April 2024
This Russian word has no equivalent abroad: it is difficult to explain to foreigners
There are many words in the Russian language that are difficult to explain to foreigners.
Timur Khomichev Russian language languages word words People and Events 2 April 2024
Every grandmother knew this word in the USSR: modern children won’t understand it
Ushakov's Explanatory Dictionary gives three definitions of the word "podzor".
Timur Khomichev Russian language words word obsolete words People and Events 31 March 2024
This Russian word is not understood by foreigners: American professor could not translate it
According to the professor, this word cannot be translated into other languages without losing its specific meaning.
Timur Khomichev Russian language word words languages People and Events 30 March 2024
Sing with me: an easy way to learn a foreign language - useful for both children and adults
The process of learning new words in a foreign language has long ceased to look like monotonous and, undoubtedly, tedious cramming – modern people use the same modern methods.
Elena Shimanovskaya foreign language how to learn a language songs song lyrics People and Events 11 March 2024
Wider than iPhone 6: Who has the widest tongue in the world
American Byron Schlenker looks like an ordinary man, but as soon as he opens his mouth, it becomes clear that he is a record holder.
Elena Shimanovskaya man record Guinness Book of Records the widest language Records and anti-records 10 March 2024
How to learn a foreign language faster: in just six months you will start thinking in it
Scientists still cannot decide whether people have a predisposition to learning foreign languages.
Dmitry Liskovich foreign language how to learn a language board the rules Useful tips 1 February 2024
How to learn English quickly: there are 5 tips - there will be no magic pill
If you set a goal and study regularly, you can learn English relatively quickly.
Dmitry Liskovich English language foreign language training board Useful tips 25 January 2024
Why does a cat stick out its tongue: reasons for the habit - a complete list
If you are in close contact with cats, you have probably seen the picture of the tip of the tongue sticking out of a cat's slightly open mouth.
Elena Shimanovskaya cats cats pets and animals pets the cat sticks out its tongue Pets 22 December 2023
Body language: what female gestures attract men's attention like a magnet
To express your thoughts, intentions or desires, you don’t necessarily have to use words – body language will help you with this.
Elena Shimanovskaya woman man attention relationship Love and Family 21 October 2023
Why does a cat constantly lick its owner's hands: 3 possible reasons
In some cases, there is no reason to worry. In other situations, the pet owner will have to take serious measures.
Kurchev Anton cats pets behavior reasons Pets 2 August 2023
Why does a cat have spikes on its tongue: a useful tool
Have you ever noticed how unusual a cat's tongue looks?
Elena Shimanovskaya cats cats animals pets Pets 22 July 2023
Why Dogs Lick Their Owners: 4 Reasons Why This Happens Most Often
Dog owners are probably familiar with the situation when their pet heartily licks its owner.
Elena Shimanovskaya dogs animals pets reasons Pets 9 July 2023