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

Why You Can Know English Tenses — And Still Use Them Wrong

Before choosing a language, you can always explore the available directions here:https://levitintymur.com/#languages In the previous article, I explained a simple idea: Students are taught rules, but not reasons. Many readers recognized themselves in one sentence: “I studied English for years. I know the grammar. But I still hesitate when I speak.” Today we move from […]

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• 26.03.2026 • 3 min read

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February 2026

English Feb 22, 2026

Present Perfect Explained — Why It Is Not a Past Tense

Most learners are told a comforting lie very early in their English journey:Present Perfect is a past tense. It isn’t.And this misunderstanding is one of the main reasons people keep mixing Present Perfect, Past Simple, and even Present Simple, no matter how many rules they memorize. This article explains what Present Perfect really is, why […]

January 2026

Author’s Column | Tymur Levitin on Language, Meaning and Respect Jan 3, 2026

Why “I Have Come Yesterday” Sounds Right — But Isn’t

The Hidden Trap of Confused Grammar in Modern English Learning You Have Come Yesterday? It Sounds Good… But It’s Not English. Many English learners — and even experienced speakers — often say: “I have come yesterday.” At first glance, this sentence seems completely logical.It feels elegant, grammatically solid, even polite. So why do native speakers […]