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A Prayer for Our Parents: Why Some Words Cannot Be Translated
14.09.2025

A Prayer for Our Parents: Why Some Words Cannot Be Translated

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

Author’s Column by Tymur Levitin • Levitin Language School 🔗 Choose your language🔗 Meet the Author “Not everything that touches the soul fits into grammar.And not everything worth saying can be translated.”— Tymur Levitin “Pomolimsya za roditeley” — Let us pray for our parents — is a Russian song that speaks, not to the ear, […]

When Silence Screams: Nirvana, Suffering, and Songs That Don’t Explain Themselves
14.09.2025

When Silence Screams: Nirvana, Suffering, and Songs That Don’t Explain Themselves

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

Author’s Column by Tymur LevitinSeries: Songs That Never Say It — But Mean EverythingReal Language. Real Feeling. No Gloss. Some songs are not meant to be sung. They are meant to be survived. In language learning, we often focus on what can be said.But what about what can’t? As a teacher and translator, I’ve always […]

Myth: You Have to Move Abroad to Learn a Language
14.09.2025

Myth: You Have to Move Abroad to Learn a Language

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

Author’s Column by Tymur Levitin — Founder of Levitin Language SchoolLanguage. Identity. Choice. Meaning. 🧠 Do You Really Have to Relocate to Learn a Language? It’s a myth we hear all the time: “The only real way to learn a language is to move abroad.” And while immersing yourself in a foreign culture can be […]

10 Common German Grammar Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
14.09.2025

10 Common German Grammar Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

German

🔗 Choose your language Learning German can be challenging, and many learners repeat the same mistakes again and again. The good news: once you know these typical errors, you can avoid them easily. Here are the 10 most common German grammar mistakes — with quick fixes and examples. 1. Wrong Word Order ❌ Ich Deutsch […]

Spanish for Travelers: Learn to Communicate Easily on Your Next Trip
14.09.2025

Spanish for Travelers: Learn to Communicate Easily on Your Next Trip

Online Language Learning

🌍 Choose your language Introduction Traveling to Spain or Latin America is an unforgettable experience — but without Spanish, even simple tasks like ordering food or asking for directions can become stressful. At Levitin Language School | Start Language School by Tymur Levitin, we help travelers learn the essential Spanish phrases and skills they need […]

Countable vs Uncountable Nouns: A Quick Guide
14.09.2025

Countable vs Uncountable Nouns: A Quick Guide

English

👉 Choose your language Why This Topic Matters One of the most common mistakes learners make is mixing countable and uncountable nouns. Some words look plural but are not. Others seem singular but can’t take “a” or “one.” Mastering this difference will instantly make your English more natural. How to Test Countability 👉 If you […]

International Online Language School vs Marketplace: What’s the Real Difference?
14.09.2025

International Online Language School vs Marketplace: What’s the Real Difference?

Online Language Learning

Start here: Choose your language. When people look for online lessons, they often face two options: marketplaces (like Preply, iTalki, or similar platforms) and a real online language school. At first sight, they might look similar. But in reality, the difference is fundamental — and it directly affects your results. Marketplaces: many teachers, little responsibility […]

Complete Guide to Learning Turkish Online
14.09.2025

Complete Guide to Learning Turkish Online

Interesting information

Turkish is spoken by more than 85 million people in Turkey and Cyprus, and it serves as a bridge between Europe and Asia. Its unique structure, rich history, and growing importance in business and tourism make it one of the most attractive languages to learn today. Learning Turkish online gives you access to flexible schedules, […]

Beyond “My House, My Family”: Why Real Growth in Language Learning Comes from Hard Questions
13.09.2025

Beyond “My House, My Family”: Why Real Growth in Language Learning Comes from Hard Questions

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

🔗 Choose your language: https://levitintymur.com/#languages The Comfort Zone Trap Most textbooks — and sadly, many teachers — recycle the same safe topics: “My house,” “My family,” “My hometown.”Students describe the same things again and again, polishing familiar vocabulary and comfortable grammar patterns. But here’s the problem: staying in that comfort zone may make your language […]

Best Online Language School for Busy Adults: Learn in 30–90 Minutes a Day
12.09.2025

Best Online Language School for Busy Adults: Learn in 30–90 Minutes a Day

Online Language Learning

Start here: Choose your language. Levitin Language School (also known as Start Language School by Tymur Levitin) is built for people who don’t have endless hours to study. With short, focused lessons of 30, 45, 60 or 90 minutes, plus optional 10-minute calls, you can keep learning even with a busy schedule. Why short sessions […]