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

Untranslatable Feelings and the Unspoken Language of Love in Two Cultures Choose your language: 🔗 https://levitintymur.com/#languages ❝Today’s story isn’t about “I love you.” Not the words, at least.❞ It’s about the moments when the words are missing—on purpose.When they would be too much, or not enough.When silence, music, or a single image says it better. […]

Author: Tymur Levitin, founder, director, teacher and interpreter at Levitin Language School.🌍 Choose your language Why Modal Verbs Are More Than Just “Can” and “Must” Most learners know the basics: can, must, should, may. But modal verbs are far more than that — they’re how English expresses attitude, logic, prediction, criticism, doubt, and permission in the subtlest ways. […]

🔞 For adult readers only This article is intended for students, teachers, and parents aged 18 and over. It addresses real cross-cultural risks related to pronunciation errors, without using obscene language.Its purpose is purely educational and preventive. 🎯 Pronunciation Isn’t Just a Sound When learning a language, we often focus on grammar, vocabulary, or stylistics. […]

Author’s Column — Tymur LevitinChoose your languageEN | RU | UA | DE | ES | AR Why So Many Students Feel Stuck In almost every first consultation, I hear the same questions: “How long will it take me to speak fluently?”“Should I think in English?”“Is grammar really necessary?”“Can I just practice speaking?” These aren’t […]

The Myth: German is Just Rigid Grammar Many language learners give up on German because they believe the word order is too strict, too mathematical, or simply unnatural. They memorize rules, charts, and verb positions, only to end up confused when those rules seem to fall apart in real conversations. But what if the problem […]

🌍 Choose your language Learning Hebrew isn’t just about mastering a new script or memorizing vocabulary. It’s about unlocking the meaning behind one of the oldest living languages — one that connects deeply with culture, history, and identity. At Levitin Language School and Start Language School by Tymur Levitin, we believe that real language learning starts with human connection […]

In a world of quick solutions and instant results, we’re here to say something different: We don’t promise fluency in 30 days.We don’t guarantee a new level every two weeks.We don’t sell illusions. At Levitin Language School, also known as Start Language School by Tymur Levitin, we choose something much more powerful:🟠 honesty,🟠 professionalism,🟠 and the real […]

At Levitin Language School and Start Language School by Tymur Levitin, grammar is never taught as a dry set of rules. Instead, we teach grammar as a framework that shapes meaning. In fact, when it comes to both language learning and translation, grammar is what makes understanding possible. 🔗 Choose your language Grammar as a Map […]

🔗 Choose your language: https://levitintymur.com/#languages Have you ever dreamed of reading ancient myths in their original form, walking the streets of Athens while understanding the signs, or simply ordering a coffee in Greek and seeing the smile of surprise on the waiter’s face? Modern Greek is more than just a language — it’s a connection to centuries […]

Language is not only about words — it’s about meaning. And meaning, in turn, is often shaped by emotion. When translating from English to Ukrainian or teaching these languages, we face a fascinating and delicate challenge: how to preserve the soul of a sentence, not just its grammar. The Lexicon of Feeling — Words That […]