Tag Archives: Hebrew

The Most Difficult Things About Learning Hebrew

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Opinions on the difficulty level of learning Hebrew are divided, although generally speaking, the language tends to place pretty high up on the list of the toughest. Don’t be intimidated though. It certainly is not the most brutal of learning curves. However, there are certain quirks that may prove a challenge to new speakers. This,(…)


Yiddish: New York’s Lost Language

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I’ve heard it said that every language in the world is spoken in Queens, New York. While this may not be a proven fact, hang out on the streets of Jackson Heights or Woodside and you might get an inkling of how it could be true. I like to count languages when I’m on the(…)


Hebrew: Survival Phrases  

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  Survival phrases can encapsulate a variety of things when in a foreign country and the list can go on and on. To get you started, we’ve compiled a list of emergency phrases and useful words you can use in many situations. Becoming familiar with a handful of essential phrases or questions can really facilitate(…)


Top Israeli Foods You Have to Try

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The question of whether there is one distinct category of Israeli food is a hotly contested topic. Israeli food, like many cuisines, incorporates influence from its numerous surrounding countries and cultures, reflecting the movement of people to and from its borders. Drawing ingredients and dishes from the Middle East, the Mediterranean and North Africa, Israeli(…)


Bilingual benefits

New research has shown that bilingual people find it easier to learn a third language, according to Science Daily. The study was conducted at the University of Haifa, and aimed to find out what, if any, benefits there were in being bilingual when learning another language. The researchers found it was easier for bilingual people(…)