Language

Putting conversation first: Jerusalem ulpan founder reflects on 18 years of teaching Hebrew to olim

Ami Steinberger’s Ulpan La-Inyan (ulpan.com) employs 80 to 90 teachers in a variety of time zones, teaching private lessons and group courses to roughly 2,000 students annually.

ULPAN LA-INYAN instructor Moshe Shmuel teaches basic Hebrew; teacher, trainer & educational program developer Tali Itzhakov (below) works with a student.
Leumi app in 5 languages.

Banking made more accessible, in every language

AI English-learning startup Loora founders CEO Roy Mor and CTO Yonti Levin.

Israeli AI English-learning startup Loora raises $22m. in Series B

Children at Beersheba’s Hagar bilingual school read together

Should we still learn foreign languages? - opinion


What are kids saying? Here is your guide to Gen Alpha slang - explainer

Are you hearing people say the words skibidi and gyat? Do you wonder why people are using Ohio as an adjective? It's all part of the evolving Gen Alpha slang. Here's what you need to know.

 A list of slang terms popular among Generation Z and Generation Alpha.

A menagerie of metaphors: A history of animal phrases - explainer

Let’s venture into the animal kingdom and explore some of the terms and expressions that are derived from these denizens.

 A peacock showing off its plumes at Sultanpur National Park in India.

Say it with flowers: The history of flower-based phrases and idioms - explainer

There is a host of expressions related to flowers, plus many of their names have intriguing origins, so let’s take a stroll through life’s garden and take our pick of the beautiful blooms that abound

 Colorful anemones near Megiddo in Israel.

Exploring 'Language City': Ross Perlin's ode to New York's linguistic diversity

Discover how Ross Perlin’s 'Language City' unveils the rich tapestry of over 700 languages spoken across New York City, revealing the stories, challenges, and cultural treasures.

 The Manhattan skyline is pictured from the Summit at One Vanderbilt observatory in Manhattan in New York City, U.S., April 14, 2023.

Speak English with confidence: Your path to success

Unlock Your Potential: Mastering spoken english for social success and global opportunities.

 Speak English confidently: your path to success

In the Olympic spirit: A look at the idioms that come from sports - explainer

I cannot even begin to fathom the ballpark figure of how many idioms originate from the sporting realm, but let’s get the ball rolling.

 Old Yankee Stadium showing its left field fence.

When words can no longer express feelings: A glimpse at Batia Shani's new exhibit

Artist Batia Shani, whose current exhibition focuses on language, felt that words could no longer express her feelings and thoughts.

 Batia Shani

I-FAL: The tech venture elevating English studies to new heights

I-FAL: Revolutionizing English studies with a new level of technology, catering to the global need for spoken and written English proficiency.


Israel to prepare, recruit international Jewish youth for IDF service - exclusive

The Defense and Diaspora Ministry is seeking local operators for its new program to encourage recruitment to the IDF, including combat units.

 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, June 13, 2024

Language development gaps widening among young Israeli children due to gov’t errors, lack of equity

Ensuring access to quality educational and healthcare frameworks for every child, regardless of their socioeconomic status, will provide an equal starting point, benefiting the children and society.

Children at Beersheba’s Hagar bilingual school read together