From Word to Concept: Why Translation Traps Your Thinking
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From Word to Concept: Why Translation Traps Your Thinking

Author’s Column by Tymur LevitinSeries: Method by Tymur Levitin — Think, Understand, DoubtLanguage. Identity. Choice. Meaning. 🌍 Choose your language https://levitintymur.com/#languages Most learners don’t struggle with words. They struggle with thinking. They believe they lack vocabulary.In reality, they are trapped inside their native language. Translation feels like help.It feels logical, safe, familiar. But translation is […]

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• 26.03.2026 • 3 min read

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