Grammar in Action: One Sentence, Three Tenses, Two Voices

In this interview, Tymur Levitin — founder and director of Start Language School by Tymur Levitin and Levitin Language School — speaks about the real challenges of teaching languages to students from more than 20 countries, including those whose native languages he does not speak.He discusses the importance of understanding over imitation, confidence over perfection, […]

Author’s Column | Tymur Levitin on Language, Meaning and Respect © Tymur Levitin — Founder, Director and Lead Educator of Levitin Language School & Start Language School by Tymur Levitin “A word is not the thing. And that’s where all the trouble starts.” What Are False Friends? In translation, not every word that looks familiar is your […]

Author’s Column | Tymur Levitin on Language, Meaning and Respect © Tymur Levitin — Founder, Director and Lead Educator of Levitin Language School & Start Language School by Tymur Levitin “The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.” — Ludwig Wittgenstein Introduction If you’ve ever tried translating from Ukrainian or Russian into English, […]

Start Language School by Tymur Levitin | Levitin Language School🔗 Choose your language A Language of Meaning, Memory, and Faith Arabic is not just a language — it is a key to an entire civilization. For many, it is the language of the Qur’an, of history, of identity. And for others, it’s a practical bridge to […]

🔗 Choose your language Why This Article Matters You never planned to learn words like kurwa, refill, or auf Toilette, yet they found you first.This article explores the first words we absorb in a new language — not from textbooks, but from real life. These are words of survival, shock, politeness, and instinct. And they say more about a culture than […]

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 […]

Start Language School by Tymur Levitin — also known internationally as Levitin Language School — is not just another online platform. It’s a human-driven learning system where real progress meets real people. When it comes to Mandarin Chinese, we believe that learning with a private tutor is not just a smart choice — it’s the only choice that truly works. […]

⚠️ 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 for real-life application and cultural survival.The content may not be appropriate […]

Before we dive in, choose your preferred language for learning: Choose your language Why Learning Chinese Is a Different Journey Mandarin Chinese is one of the most spoken languages in the world, yet also one of the most misunderstood in language education. Learning Chinese is not just about memorizing characters or practicing tones—it’s about understanding a logic […]