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Speak English with confidence: Your path to success

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

By IN COLLABORATION WITH BRIGHT ENGLISH
04/08/2024
 Old Yankee Stadium showing its left field fence.

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

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.

By RUTH BELOFF
21/07/2024

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.

By NERIA BARR
07/07/2024

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.

By IN COLLABORATION WITH I-FAL
02/07/2024
 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, June 13, 2024

Israel to prepare, recruit international Jewish youth for IDF service

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

Beersheba’s Hagar bilingual school

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.

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.

By RUTH BELOFF
12/06/2024

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.

By RUTH BELOFF
12/06/2024

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.

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