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“You Is” Is Not Just Wrong — It’s Disrespectful
“You Is” Is Not Just Wrong — It’s Disrespectful | LEVITIN SCHOOL
Author’s Column | Tymur Levitin on Language, Meaning and Respect

“You Is” Is Not Just Wrong — It’s Disrespectful

One small mistake. One big message. 🔗 Choose your language What Students Say. What the World Hears. Every teacher knows this moment:A student says, “You was there yesterday.” Or worse: “What you is?” It’s a small slip.It seems harmless.And most people would just say, “Oops, wrong verb form.” But here’s what I tell my students: […]

Tymur Levitin | LEVITIN SCHOOL Tymur Levitin
• 03.01.2026 • 3 min read
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WHY “CAN’T” CAN RUIN YOUR JOB INTERVIEW IN AMERICA | LEVITIN SCHOOL
03.07.2025

WHY “CAN’T” CAN RUIN YOUR JOB INTERVIEW IN AMERICA

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It’s not just grammar. It’s a linguistic landmine. ⚠️ WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR MINORS UNDER 18 ⚠️ THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL REFERENCES. Reader discretion is advised. Educational Purpose Notice:This article includes offensive and culturally sensitive language examples used strictly for educational purposes only.It is intended for adults (18+) who are learning languages […]

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