When Knowing Words Still Leaves You Silent

Author’s Column by Tymur Levitin Sometimes parents ask a very simple question: “Our child knows English. Could you just check if he is ready for the exam?” It sounds reasonable.But in reality, this request often hides a misunderstanding about what language ability actually is. Recently I had such a conversation with a 17-year-old student.His family […]

Before choosing a language, first choose your direction:https://levitintymur.com/#languages There is a moment almost every language learner eventually reaches. At first everything moves quickly. You learn basic grammar.You begin to understand simple texts.You can introduce yourself.You recognize words in movies. Progress is visible and encouraging. Then you reach intermediate level. And something strange happens. You continue […]

Before choosing a language, you choose a direction.Explore available options here:https://levitintymur.com/#languages One of the most common and painful situations students and parents face sounds almost paradoxical: “He knows the rules. He understands the texts. But he cannot speak.” Sometimes a student studies for years.They can explain tenses.They complete exercises correctly.They pass written tests. And yet, […]

🔗 Choose your language → When Language Shapes Thought We often believe that words simply describe what we already think.But for those who live, work, and feel in more than one language, it becomes clear: language doesn’t just express thought — it creates it. When you start thinking in another language, you begin to see […]