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We Regret to Inform You: Saying No in Business English Without Burning Bridges | LEVITIN SCHOOL
03.10.2025

We Regret to Inform You: Saying No in Business English Without Burning Bridges

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

Levitin Language School | Career and Language Skills 🔗 Choose your language Why “No” Is the Hardest Word in Business Every leader knows the challenge: refusing politely without destroying trust.In international business, saying no is not just a language skill — it is a strategy. A “no” that is too soft confuses the other side.A […]

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The Tone Problem: How International Business Goes Wrong Over One Sentence | LEVITIN SCHOOL
01.10.2025

The Tone Problem: How International Business Goes Wrong Over One Sentence

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

Levitin Language School | Career and Language Skills 🔗 Choose your language Why Tone Matters More Than Grammar Most managers think grammar mistakes are the real danger in business English.The truth is different: grammar makes your email correct, but tone decides if people want to work with you. A single sentence, written with the wrong […]

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Ukrainian Legal Phrases: Correct vs Incorrect Usage | LEVITIN SCHOOL
30.09.2025

Ukrainian Legal Phrases: Correct vs Incorrect Usage

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

Author’s Column by Tymur Levitin — founder, director, and senior teacher of Levitin Language School / Start Language School by Tymur Levitin Language. Identity. Choice. Meaning. Ukrainian legal and official language is full of expressions that may look simple — but they are often misused, especially under the influence of Russian. Let’s look at some […]

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Formal, Polite, Useless: Why Business Emails Fail — and How to Write Them Right
29.09.2025

Formal, Polite, Useless: Why Business Emails Fail — and How to Write Them Right

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

Levitin Language School | Career and Language Skills 🔗 Choose your language 📌 Learn more about studying English:👉 English learning with a tutor Why “Polite” Emails Don’t Always Work Every manager knows the type of email that looks perfect: polite phrases, formal grammar, elegant closings.And yet — the reply is confusing, delayed, or simply absent. […]

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Business French Online: Communicate Effectively in the Workplace | LEVITIN SCHOOL
24.09.2025

Business French Online: Communicate Effectively in the Workplace

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🌍 Choose your language Introduction French is not only a language of culture and diplomacy — it is also one of the most important business languages in Europe, Canada, and Africa. Mastering Business French gives professionals an advantage in international careers, networking, and workplace communication. At Levitin Language School | Start Language School by Tymur […]

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Business English That Actually Works: Speak Your Mind. Formally. | LEVITIN SCHOOL
19.09.2025

Business English That Actually Works: Speak Your Mind. Formally.

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

Levitin Language School | Career and Language Skills 🔗 Choose your language Why “Business English” Often Fails (and How to Make It Work) Everyone talks about Business English like it’s a magic formula:“Learn formal phrases, memorize some vocabulary, add a polite ending — done.” But in real life, it’s not that simple. Business English is […]

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MUST vs HAVE TO vs NEED TO in Business English: Obligation or Necessity? | LEVITIN SCHOOL
11.09.2025

MUST vs HAVE TO vs NEED TO in Business English: Obligation or Necessity?

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

👉 Choose your language MUST vs HAVE TO vs NEED TO in Business English: Obligation or Necessity? In business communication, obligations and necessities are everywhere: contracts, negotiations, presentations, emails. But English offers several ways to express them — must, have to, need to. At first glance, they seem interchangeable. In reality, each carries a different […]

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English for Business Meetings: Speak Professionally and Confidently Online | LEVITIN SCHOOL
10.09.2025

English for Business Meetings: Speak Professionally and Confidently Online

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🌍 Choose your language Introduction In today’s global workplace, many important decisions are made in English-language business meetings. Whether online or in person, your ability to speak clearly and professionally can determine the outcome of negotiations, teamwork, and career growth. At Levitin Language School | Start Language School by Tymur Levitin, we help professionals gain […]

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Business Day vs Working Day: Why They Are Not the Same | LEVITIN SCHOOL
10.09.2025

Business Day vs Working Day: Why They Are Not the Same

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

Choose your language: https://levitintymur.com/#languages Introduction At first glance, “business day” and “working day” seem interchangeable. Yet in contracts, banking, and labor law, they create different rights and obligations. A deadline in business days may expire earlier than one in working days. A vacation entitlement in working days is not the same as in calendar days. […]

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How to Translate Legal Terminology from Eastern European Court Systems Includes documents in...
10.09.2025

How to Translate Legal Terminology from Eastern European Court Systems Includes documents in Russian, Ukrainian, and other legal contexts — with translation into English and German

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

📌 Choose your language: 🔗 https://levitintymur.com/#languages ✍️ Author’s Column by Tymur Levitin — founder, director, and senior teacher at Start Language School by Tymur Levitin / Levitin Language School© Tymur Levitin. All rights reserved. Translation logic, examples, and structure — original author methodology. ⚖️ Why Legal Translation from Eastern Europe Requires Extra Care Legal documents […]

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