👉 Choose your language 🌍 Read this article in other languages: German version Ukrainian version Russian version At Start Language School by Tymur Levitin, we teach our students to think in full sentences, not fragments — and that means understanding not just what to say, but how to structure it. Many language learners struggle with word order, especially when switching […]

Part of the series: Words You Know — Meanings You Don’tBy Tymur Levitin, Levitin Language School The Question That Changes Everything How do you react when you don’t hear something? Do you say: Most learners think they’re interchangeable. But the truth is: each one sends a different message. Sometimes polite. Sometimes aggressive. Sometimes neutral. Let’s […]

Words You Know — Meanings You Don’t Three phrases. Five cultures. One big misunderstanding. At Levitin Language School, we teach languages not just through vocabulary — but through logic, emotion, and identity. And praise is one of the most culturally loaded elements in language. What’s the Big Deal? Many students ask: The answers depend on who you […]

Author: Darya KutovayaCertified Paralegal | English Language Instructor | TEFL Certified (University of Toronto)🔗 View Darya’s Profile Listening is one of the most important skills in language learning, but it’s also one of the most challenging for many ESL students. If you want to understand native speakers and feel confident in conversations, here are five […]

What Politeness Really Means in Different Languages “In English, you say sorry when you bump into someone.In some cultures, you say nothing.In others — you’re expected to explain your soul.”— Tymur Levitin At Levitin Language School, we don’t just teach students to memorize polite phrases — we teach them to feel the logic behind them. Because […]

One Phrase. Five Languages. Infinite Meanings “Not every ‘I love you’ means the same thing.Some are louder than silence. Some — emptier than space.”— Tymur Levitin The Illusion of Simplicity Students often ask: “How do you say I love you in Spanish?”“Is it the same in German?”“Do people say it more in English or in Russian?” But […]

Same Words, Different Worlds “Gratitude is not in the word. It’s in the way you say it.”— Tymur Levitin Why This Matters Most students learn that thank you means gratitude.And that thanks is the same, just shorter. But real communication isn’t about vocabulary — it’s about tone, context, and emotional weight.And the truth is: “Thank you,” “thanks,” and “thanks a […]

Author: Tymur Levitin — Founder and Director of Levitin Language School / Start Language School by Tymur Levitin 📝 “Every language reflects a culture’s view of closeness, privacy, and connection.” Choose your language ➡️ https://levitintymur.com/#languages 📖 Related articles: Why This Comparison Matters Words like “make out,” “hook up,” or “live together” seem simple — until you try […]

Author: Tymur Levitin — Founder and Director of Levitin Language School / Start Language School by Tymur Levitin 📝 “Words matter. But meaning matters more.” Choose your language ➡️ https://levitintymur.com/#languages Why This Matters Students often confuse key English expressions when describing relationships. In many languages, one verb can mean to kiss, to love, to live with someone, […]

Why Doubt Is the Beginning of Real Understanding “If you’re not sure what a word really means — good. That means you’re thinking.”— Tymur Levitin Author’s Column — The Power of Doubt in Language LearningPart 1 of the series Literal Translation Is a Reflex — Not a Skill Most language learners start with this question: […]