Language
Changing the rules of the game again: Gemini and Google Translate join forces
Google’s new Gemini-powered tech enables real-time conversation translation directly in headphones, preserving tone and emphasis. Now rolling out to iPhone after launching on Android.
Jerusalang: Using language to connect people in Jerusalem
ALEPH festival to celebrate Hebrew, from ancient roots to modern expressions
What learning a new language can teach you about yourself
From Miami to Beit Shemesh: A doctor’s mission to restore Hebrew pronunciation
Dr. Norman Bloom unveils a clear path to reading Hebrew as it was intended to be spoken, after decades of study.
Linguistics unlocked: Israeli scientists publish breakthrough research on language development
Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem attempted to break the impasse by bringing together findings from linguistics, psychology, genetics, neuroscience, and animal communication.
The Hebrew-only financial system: It’s holding back Israel’s economy - opinion
Israel is a multilingual society held back by a monolingual digital financial system.
A seat at the table: Mitchell Silk’s journey from Beijing to the White House
Mitchell Silk's book serves as an excellent reminder that the small decisions we take as teenagers, such as to help out at a friend’s restaurant, can affect the rest of our lives.
People worldwide speak with same natural cadence, Hebrew U. study finds
A Hebrew University study reveals that all languages, from English to rare tongues, share the same natural speech rhythm every 1.6 seconds.
'Skibidi' and 'delulu' among over 6,000 words added to Cambridge Dictionary
Skibidi, delulu, tradwife and broligarchy were added following their popularity online and in popular culture. Much of their popularity has been linked to celebrity and influencer use.
Lost in translation: the joys of learning Hebrew
Many olim learning Hebrew can attest that they have at one point or another embarrassed themselves profusely either by misunderstanding, mishearing, or mispronouncing a word.
Eat your words: The English language's buffet of food phrases, idioms, expressions - explainer
Let’s take a look at some of the verbal morsels that spice up our conversation – as long as we don’t bite off more than we can chew.
IDF to launch mandatory Islamic studies and Arabic training for all intelligence soldiers
Following intelligence failures around October 7, 2023, the IDF is mandating that all intelligence personnel undergo training in both Arabic and Islamic cultural studies.
Take it from the top: A history of phrases, idioms with the word 'take' - explainer
Let’s take a look at the word “take” and explore some of the many takes on it.
