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Golf Glossary in Translation: Why It’s Not Just “Hit and Hope”
29.06.2025

Golf Glossary in Translation: Why It’s Not Just “Hit and Hope”

Author’s Column | Tymur Levitin on Language, Meaning and Respect

Image source: Unsplash 👉 Choose your language Golf Isn’t Just a Game — It’s a Vocabulary Test in Disguise You can recognize a beginner not by their swing — but by the confusion on their face when someone says: “Nice par on the back nine, but you still need to work on your approach shot out […]

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Why Learning Spanish with a Private Tutor Is the Smartest Choice You Can Make
29.06.2025

Why Learning Spanish with a Private Tutor Is the Smartest Choice You Can Make

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Learning a new language is always a great decision. But when it comes to Spanish, the benefits multiply. Whether you’re learning for travel, work, or personal growth, Spanish opens the doors to more than 20 countries and over 500 million native speakers. But the big question is — how should you learn it? In this article, we’ll […]

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“Girl”, “Baby”, “Детка”: One Word, Two Worlds
28.06.2025

“Girl”, “Baby”, “Детка”: One Word, Two Worlds

Author’s Column | Tymur Levitin on Language, Meaning and Respect

Author’s Column by Tymur Levitin Author’s Column | Tymur Levitin on Language, Meaning and Respect 🔗 Learn languages with meaning and depth. Choose your language:https://levitintymur.com/#languageshttps://languagelearnings.com/ Introduction: When a Word Asks for More Than a Translation She was twenty, bright, inquisitive. A language student with Spanish as her native tongue and English as her academic world. One […]

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Translating Fiction Beyond Words: Strategies for Accurate and Emotionally True Rendering
28.06.2025

Translating Fiction Beyond Words: Strategies for Accurate and Emotionally True Rendering

Translation Theory and Practice

© Tymur Levitin, Founder and Director of Start Language School by Tymur Levitin 📌 Choose your language Introduction Translating fiction is more than finding the right words — it’s about finding the right rhythm, tone, and emotional equivalent in another language. Drawing from more than two decades of experience teaching and translating between Ukrainian, Russian, English, […]

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Why Learning German with an Online Tutor Is Smarter Than You Think
27.06.2025

Why Learning German with an Online Tutor Is Smarter Than You Think

German

Discover the smartest way to learn German — with a personal tutor in a fully online format. At Levitin Language School, officially known as Start Language School by Tymur Levitin, we don’t follow empty trends. We create real learning paths with real people — because language is not a subject. It’s a way to live. 👉 Choose your […]

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Learn Chinese Online: What Actually Works (And What Doesn’t)
26.06.2025

Learn Chinese Online: What Actually Works (And What Doesn’t)

Chinese

Before we dive in, choose your preferred language for learning: Choose your language Why Learning Chinese Is a Different Journey Mandarin Chinese is one of the most spoken languages in the world, yet also one of the most misunderstood in language education. Learning Chinese is not just about memorizing characters or practicing tones—it’s about understanding a logic […]

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Basik the Cat in Translation: A Journey Across Languages and Cultures
26.06.2025

Basik the Cat in Translation: A Journey Across Languages and Cultures

German

Author: Tymur Levitin — founder, director, translator, and lead teacher at Levitin Language SchoolOfficial School Name: Start Language School by Tymur Levitin / Levitin Language SchoolSlogan: Speak free! Global Learning. Personal Approach. 📍 Choose your language🐾 Learn German | Learn Ukrainian Introduction: Why Translate a Poem about a Cat? Translation is never just about words — it’s about mood, […]

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How to Learn Foreign Languages with a Tutor in an Online Language School
25.06.2025

How to Learn Foreign Languages with a Tutor in an Online Language School

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🟢 Choose your languageYour perfect course starts here → https://levitintymur.com/#languages Why the “Tutor + School” combo beats every shortcut Scroll through any app store and you’ll find hundreds of language-learning apps promising “fluency in 15 minutes a day.” They’re fun—until real life steps in.What actually works is the proven mix of: Apps & YouTube Tutor in […]

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Why Learn Dutch? Culture, Life, and Integration in the Netherlands
25.05.2025

Why Learn Dutch? Culture, Life, and Integration in the Netherlands

Dutch Language and Culture

🟢 Choose your language: https://levitintymur.com/#languages — explore Dutch and other languages with us. 🎬 Watch the video:Why Learning Dutch Is a Smart Move A Language That Opens Doors Dutch isn’t just a means of communication — it’s a bridge into a society known for freedom, equality, and exceptional quality of life. Speaking Dutch enhances your everyday interactions, career […]

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Understanding Realia in Translation: Cultural Nuances Across Languages
19.05.2025

Understanding Realia in Translation: Cultural Nuances Across Languages

Translation Theory and Practice

🟢 Choose your language: https://levitintymur.com/#languages What Are Realia? In the realm of translation studies, realia refer to culturally specific concepts that often have no direct equivalents in other languages. These are words and expressions deeply rooted in the cultural, social, or historical contexts of a particular linguistic community. The term “realia” is derived from Latin, and despite its plural […]

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