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Author’s Column by Tymur Levitin — Levitin Language School / Start Language School by Tymur LevitinLanguage. Identity. Meaning. Respect. Why Words Matter More Than You Think Words like chick, девка, mädel, or nena may seem innocent or familiar — until you look closer. What do we really mean when we call someone милая, süße, ma […]

“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.”Shakespeare understood what most textbooks don’t: we speak to play roles.And sometimes, saying the wrong line can cost you more than a grade — it can cost you your safety, your dignity, or even your life. I’m not here to dramatize. I’m here […]

Author’s Column by Tymur Levitin — Language, Meaning & Cultural Reality “A teacher doesn’t always say what’s nice — he says what’s necessary.” 🔹 Introduction Once upon a time, a backroom boy was a figure of respect. He was the genius in the shadows — a quiet mind behind great inventions, the strategist no one […]