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.
Banking made more accessible, in every language
Israeli AI English-learning startup Loora raises $22m. in Series B
Should we still learn foreign languages? - opinion
Shavuot: A 'gouda' history of cheese names and terms
Let’s open the playing field and take a look at some of the delicacies that have graced cheese platters and delectable dishes over the centuries.
The origins of words and phrases about weddings
Let’s take a walk down the bridal path and explore some of the age-old customs we encounter along the way. But make room – because here comes the bride.
Babies in the womb exposed to two languages hear speech differently when born, study finds
“Our data show that prenatal language exposure modulates the neural encoding of speech sounds as measured at birth," researchers said.
Hebrew language Olympiad celebrates record participation in its third year
The third annual Hebrew Language Olympiad at Tel Aviv University attracted hundreds of teenagers worldwide, showcasing impressive growth and participation from diverse regions and institutions.
Sartorial expressions: Where phrases about clothes come from
Let’s take a look at some of the terms and traditions associated with attire and see what we can uncover about clothes.
Meet X1: Your Translator for a Global World
Talking speed key to understanding brain health, new study suggests
“Our results show that changes in general talking speed may reflect changes in the brain,” noted lead author Dr. Jed Meltzer at Baycrest, a global leader in aging and brain health.
Top 5 Spanish Translation Services: Cultural Expertise & Precision
The history of the -phile suffix - explainer
Let’s take a look at the many words that include the combining form of “phil” or “phile” and see what we can uncover.
Israeli start-up wins biggest ed-tech competition in the world
Israeli ed-tech company Storywizard won the award for its use of AI in the field of education.
