Language
Your child knows English. So why are they afraid to speak it?
Knowing English and speaking it are different skills. Here’s how confidence, conversation practice and the right learning environment can help children become fluent speakers.
Putting conversation first: Jerusalem ulpan founder reflects on 18 years of teaching Hebrew to olim
Banking made more accessible, in every language
Israeli AI English-learning startup Loora raises $22m. in Series B
How does bilingualism impact memory? - study
Bilingual people had a harder time identifying images attached to a word with homophones in both their spoken languages.
Bank Leumi to launch app with services in English
The new version of the bank's app with an option of English is expected to launch next week.
Legalese: What are the origins of legal jargon?
In light of the fact that the judicial system is all anybody here can talk about these days, let’s take a look at some legal terminology and see what the words actually mean where they’re from.
What's in a name? How to choose a name for your baby - comment
Whatever you think of your name, it’s the first thing you’re given when you come into this world which stays with you until the very end.
Ancient Kushan script deciphered after 70 years - what does it say?
Approximately 60% of the characters in the Kushan script have been decoded, and the researchers are continuing their efforts to decipher the remaining characters.
American psychologists: the mere detection of hateful language is not a real solution
Despite efforts to address the language of hate in the public sphere, the psychological processes involved in hateful language remain unclear.
What are the most spoken languages in the world? The answers may surprise you
Exploring the popularity and influence of English and Chinese in global language rankings. And a word about Hebrew.
Remembering Moshe Shaul: The man who helped revive Ladino
Scholars and Ladino speakers agree that he single-handedly revived the language at a time when it was on the decline and Sephardi culture had lost relevance.
Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich admits he has trouble speaking English
A video of Smotrich speaking before the Israel Bonds conference in broken English went viral in March.
Bilingualism can have surprising neurological benefits
It turns out that knowing a second language is not only good for when you travel overseas or for expanding your range of jobs.