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Stop Memorizing. Start Thinking: How Real Language Comes from Real Sentences | LEVITIN SCHOOL
24.07.2025

Stop Memorizing. Start Thinking: How Real Language Comes from Real Sentences

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

At Start Language School by Tymur Levitin, we don’t just teach words. We teach how to think in a new language — naturally, not mechanically. Why memorizing grammar rules isn’t enough Most students try to learn a language by memorizing rules and charts. But even after years of study, they can’t speak fluently or confidently. […]

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Why Grammar Is Not About Rules: Understanding Sentence Structure as Meaning | LEVITIN SCHOOL
12.07.2025

Why Grammar Is Not About Rules: Understanding Sentence Structure as Meaning

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

At Levitin Language School and Start Language School by Tymur Levitin, grammar is never taught as a dry set of rules. Instead, we teach grammar as a framework that shapes meaning. In fact, when it comes to both language learning and translation, grammar is what makes understanding possible. 🔗 Choose your language Grammar as a Map […]

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Language, Emotion, and Meaning — How Feelings Are Translated Between English and Ukrainian
10.07.2025

Language, Emotion, and Meaning — How Feelings Are Translated Between English and Ukrainian

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

Language is not only about words — it’s about meaning. And meaning, in turn, is often shaped by emotion. When translating from English to Ukrainian or teaching these languages, we face a fascinating and delicate challenge: how to preserve the soul of a sentence, not just its grammar. The Lexicon of Feeling — Words That […]

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The Language Barrier Is Not About Language | LEVITIN SCHOOL
08.07.2025

The Language Barrier Is Not About Language

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

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 […]

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“We’re Not in School — We’re in Real Life”: Why Comfort and Partnership Matter in Language L...
06.07.2025

“We’re Not in School — We’re in Real Life”: Why Comfort and Partnership Matter in Language Learning

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

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, […]

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Why Learning Italian with a Private Tutor Is More Effective Than You Think | LEVITIN SCHOOL
01.07.2025

Why Learning Italian with a Private Tutor Is More Effective Than You Think

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🔗 Choose your language Introduction: The Melody of a Language That Speaks to the Heart Italian is more than just a language — it’s a rhythm, a gesture, a melody. From opera to cuisine, from ancient Rome to modern Milan, Italian culture has left an indelible mark on the world. But how do you truly learn […]

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Language and Emotion in Translation: Precision vs. Feeling | LEVITIN SCHOOL
29.06.2025

Language and Emotion in Translation: Precision vs. Feeling

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Choose your language Author: Tymur LevitinFounder and Head Teacher at Levitin Language School & Start Language School by Tymur Levitin© Tymur Levitin The real art of translation begins where dictionaries end. As a translator, language teacher, and university instructor with over 22 years of experience, I’ve seen one challenge rise above all others — translating not […]

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Why Learning Spanish with a Private Tutor Is the Smartest Choice You Can Make | LEVITIN SCHOOL
29.06.2025

Why Learning Spanish with a Private Tutor Is the Smartest Choice You Can Make

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Learning a new language is always a great decision. But when it comes to Spanish, the benefits multiply. Whether you’re learning for travel, work, or personal growth, Spanish opens the doors to more than 20 countries and over 500 million native speakers. But the big question is — how should you learn it? In this article, we’ll […]

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Translating Fiction Beyond Words: Strategies for Accurate and Emotionally True Rendering
28.06.2025

Translating Fiction Beyond Words: Strategies for Accurate and Emotionally True Rendering

Translation Theory and Practice

© Tymur Levitin, Founder and Director of Start Language School by Tymur Levitin 📌 Choose your language Introduction Translating fiction is more than finding the right words — it’s about finding the right rhythm, tone, and emotional equivalent in another language. Drawing from more than two decades of experience teaching and translating between Ukrainian, Russian, English, […]

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Basik the Cat in Translation: A Journey Across Languages and Cultures | LEVITIN SCHOOL
26.06.2025

Basik the Cat in Translation: A Journey Across Languages and Cultures

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Author: Tymur Levitin — founder, director, translator, and lead teacher at Levitin Language SchoolOfficial School Name: Start Language School by Tymur Levitin / Levitin Language SchoolSlogan: Speak free! Global Learning. Personal Approach. 📍 Choose your language🐾 Learn German | Learn Ukrainian Introduction: Why Translate a Poem about a Cat? Translation is never just about words — it’s about mood, […]

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