The Language I Live Author’s Column by Tymur Levitin
Jun 2, 2026
Why Knowing a Rule Does Not Mean You Can Use It
Many language learners experience a strange contradiction. They know the rule. They can explain it. They can even recognize mistakes when they see them. But when they start speaking, the rule disappears. The same mistake returns again and again. This often leads to frustration. Students begin to wonder: “If I know the rule, why do […]
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