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Slavic praise vs English

“Good job!” / “Well done!” / “You’re amazing!”
“Good job!” / “Well done!” / “You’re amazing!” | LEVITIN SCHOOL
Author’s Column | Tymur Levitin on Language, Meaning and Respect

“Good job!” / “Well done!” / “You’re amazing!”

Words You Know — Meanings You Don’t Three phrases. Five cultures. One big misunderstanding. At Levitin Language School, we teach languages not just through vocabulary — but through logic, emotion, and identity. And praise is one of the most culturally loaded elements in language. What’s the Big Deal? Many students ask: The answers depend on who you […]

Tymur Levitin | LEVITIN SCHOOL Tymur Levitin
• 06.08.2025 • 4 min read
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Slavic praise vs English