🔗 Choose your language At Levitin Language School, we don’t just teach Ukrainian — we help you make it yours. Whether you’re discovering Ukrainian for the first time, reconnecting with your heritage, or gently transitioning from another Slavic language, our approach is human, flexible, and deeply personal. Why Learn Ukrainian? Ukrainian is a beautiful, melodic […]

Understanding sentence structure through logic, emotion, and intention 🧠 Choose your language: https://levitintymur.com/#languages It’s Not About Syntax. It’s About Sense. Ask anyone studying German what the hardest part is, and many will say: “word order.”They’re not wrong — but not for the reason most people think. It’s not the number of rules that makes it difficult. It’s […]

At Levitin Language School, we believe that language is not memorized — it’s felt. We don’t just teach grammar rules. We help students develop an intuitive sense of language, so that grammar becomes as natural as tying your shoes or sipping coffee. And nothing reflects this better than the question of tense in translation. This isn’t theory […]

Author’s column by Tymur LevitinFounder and Head Teacher at Levitin Language School🔗 Start Language School by Tymur Levitin What if the “language barrier” isn’t really about language? “I know the words. I know the grammar. But I still can’t speak.” Sound familiar? That’s what students all over the world say every day. And that’s what many […]

Author: Tymur Levitin, founder of Levitin Language School / Start Language School by Tymur Levitin Choose your language: https://levitintymur.com/#languages The soul of a character lives in the language When a student asks me why learning English or German matters so much, I often tell them: Because literature doesn’t lie. Real novels reveal how a person thinks. But what […]

The Real Question Behind the Rule Many learners ask: “Why is the verb in the second position in German sentences?” It’s one of the most repeated rules in grammar books—but rarely explained clearly. In this article, I’ll give you not a list of rules, but a real explanation: one that shows how this structure reflects […]

Author’s Column by Tymur Levitin → Choose your language:🔗 levitinlanguageschool.com/#languages The Goal Is Not Control — The Goal Is Connection I often tell my students one simple truth:We’re not in school. We’re not in a university lecture hall.I’m not here to grade you, correct you, or intimidate you.I’m here to help you. In my lessons, […]

Author’s Column — Tymur LevitinChoose your language Why Separable and Inseparable Prefixes Confuse Learners German verbs with prefixes are often taught in dry categories: That approach usually fails. It forces students to guess, not understand. The same prefix may behave differently — and suddenly the rules collapse. Let’s look at two examples: Same prefix. Different behavior. […]

When we begin learning a new language, most of us expect to memorize words, master grammar, and eventually hold a decent conversation. But anyone who has truly gone deep into learning a language knows: something more profound happens. A new language doesn’t just reveal how others speak — it shows how you think, feel, avoid, react, […]

🔵 Choose your language: https://levitintymur.com/#languages Author’s Column — Tymur Levitin on Language, Meaning and Respect © Tymur Levitin, founder and lead educator at Levitin Language School and Start Language School by Tymur Levitin Words We Choose — And Why They Matter Some time ago, a student asked me: “Why do men say baby? Is it supposed to be […]