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For the Believers and Britney Fans

February 7, 2017 00:08:51

On this episode, host Guy Sharett explains the word ‘believe’ and its Hebrew root – but not without a surprise celebrity guest.

“You Want a Juice?” “No”: Translating Israeli Brevity

January 31, 2017 00:08:11

On this episode, Guy explains exactly what is going on in the Israeli brain when speaking English in seemingly curt, abrupt, and even rude ways.

Just a Sec: Hustling Patience Like an Israeli

January 24, 2017 00:10:00

How do you tell someone to “wait a minute” or “hold on a second?” Host Guy Sharett talks about one of the most popular words in Hebrew, rega, moment, but also “just a moment”.

What Goes Up, Must Come Down

January 17, 2017 00:08:25

Laredet, to go down, is the opposite of La’alot, to go up. But the root ירד has so many other meanings. Guy talks rain, movie downloads, mocking our friends, and some more raunchy topics. Rated explicit!

One Million and One Ways to Celebrate

January 10, 2017 00:08:38

This week we’re celebrating 1 million downloads! We’re celebrating in Hebrew of course, talking about the root ‘hagag,’ חגג, and learning how to use it. The cake, by the way, was amazing.

Life’s Little Pleasantries

January 3, 2017 00:07:28

Let’s learn all about pleasantness – Guy teaches us sentences with the word ‘naim,’ along with Hebrew names related to the root. And how do you greet someone who just got a haircut in Arabic?

Let’s Do It to It

December 20, 2016 0:06:42

“This is the way it is, there’s nothing you can do about it”, is something you hear a lot in Israel. Guy teaches how to use it, and similar expressions using the verb ’la’asot,’ to do.