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When the Student Knows the Grammar — but Still Cannot Speak | LEVITIN SCHOOL
Author’s Column | Tymur Levitin on Language, Meaning and Respect

When the Student Knows the Grammar — but Still Cannot Speak

What Really Happens Between Knowledge and Communication (Author’s Column by Tymur Levitin) In language teaching there is a situation that almost every experienced teacher recognizes immediately. A student understands grammar. The student has learned the rules. The student can even explain those rules correctly. But when a real conversation begins, something stops working. The sentences […]

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26.03.2026 3 min read
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grammar vs speaking

Why Knowing Grammar Still Doesn’t Mean You Can Speak | LEVITIN SCHOOL
15.02.2026

Why Knowing Grammar Still Doesn’t Mean You Can Speak

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

Before choosing a language, you choose a direction.Explore available options here:https://levitintymur.com/#languages One of the most common and painful situations students and parents face sounds almost paradoxical: “He knows the rules. He understands the texts. But he cannot speak.” Sometimes a student studies for years.They can explain tenses.They complete exercises correctly.They pass written tests. And yet, […]

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Understanding Grammar Doesn’t Mean You Can Use It | LEVITIN SCHOOL
03.01.2026

Understanding Grammar Doesn’t Mean You Can Use It

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

📌 Article available in other languages: 🇷🇺 Russian version: Понимать грамматику — не значит уметь ею пользоваться 🇺🇦 Ukrainian version: Розуміти граматику — не означає вміти нею користуватися 🇩🇪 German version: Grammatik verstehen bedeutet nicht, sie verwenden zu können 🇪🇸 Spanish version — Entender la gramática no significa saber usarla 🇫🇷 French version — Comprendre […]

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Myth: Grammar Kills Fluency | LEVITIN SCHOOL
27.08.2025

Myth: Grammar Kills Fluency

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

Many learners believe grammar is the enemy of fluency. “If I focus on grammar, I won’t speak freely.” But this is a myth. Grammar doesn’t kill fluency — it creates it. Why the Myth Exists For years, language schools and courses have sold the idea that grammar and communication are opposites. “Forget grammar, just talk.” […]

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