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When we begin learning a new language, most of us expect to memorize words, master grammar, and eventually hold a decent conversation. But anyone who has truly gone deep into learning a language knows: something more profound happens. A new language doesn’t just reveal how others speak — it shows how you think, feel, avoid, react, […]

Why Not Everything You Love Is Liebe 🔗 Choose your language:👉 Start your journey with us “I Love You” = “I Love Chocolate”? Really? In English, we love everything. We love our partners.We love pizza.We love rainy days, and dogs, and movies.We even “love” Mondays… sometimes. One word — love — is used for all of it.But is it […]

📌 Choose your language: https://levitintymur.com/#languages English is everywhere — but are you really learning it? English is the global language of opportunity. You see it in movies, on TikTok, in job descriptions, and even in memes. But being surrounded by English doesn’t automatically mean you can use it effectively. Watching Netflix or listening to songs may help with your […]

🔗 Choose your language:👉 Start your journey with us Why a Song Can Be More Than Just a Song Some songs don’t just express love — they live it.Lenny Kravitz’s Again is one of those rare songs that say everything without saying too much.It’s not just a melody. It’s an emotional system.But here’s the problem: try translating it — and it […]

Author’s Column — Tymur LevitinChoose your language Why Separable and Inseparable Prefixes Confuse Learners German verbs with prefixes are often taught in dry categories: That approach usually fails. It forces students to guess, not understand. The same prefix may behave differently — and suddenly the rules collapse. Let’s look at two examples: Same prefix. Different behavior. […]

🔗 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 […]

Author’s Column — Tymur LevitinChoose your language Visualizing the balance between meaning and grammar Why Learners Get Stuck on German Word Order Textbooks divide sentences into Hauptsatz (main clause) and Nebensatz (subordinate clause). Learners are often told to memorize lists: This approach leads to mental overload. In conversation, there’s no time to recall which of the 20 conjunctions you’re […]

Language Reveals More Than It Says Words matter — especially when men talk about women. Whether in casual conversation, workplace settings, or romantic contexts, the words chosen reflect not just cultural norms, but values and emotional maturity. In this article, we explore how men refer to women across four languages — Russian, English, Polish, and Ukrainian— and what […]

Author’s Column by Tymur LevitinFounder and Director of Levitin Language School / Start Language School by Tymur Levitin “He’s just a kid.”“That guy’s a real man.”“Don’t be a pacan.” We don’t just describe people. We define them. One word can elevate, humiliate, or simply reveal the speaker more than the subject. In this article, I’ll […]

🔗 Choose your language: Levitin Language School Why learning French with a tutor is smarter than any app In a world where apps promise fluency in weeks, learning French one-on-one with a real teacher remains the most effective—and most underestimated—approach. At Start Language School by Tymur Levitin, part of Levitin Language School, we know why. We work with […]