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Get Up Close and Personal with Your Hebrew

January 26, 2016 00:10:35

As soon as you get close to the root קרב (“k.r.b”) you realize there’s much to learn: From family members to boxing matches to intestines.

You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone!

January 19, 2016 00:08:47

The word “miss” has many meanings in English: You can miss a bus, a lesson, someone, the point, and more. But what about in Hebrew?

How to Keep Your Hebrew Kosher

January 12, 2016 0:08:28

You probably know that אוכל כשר means kosher food. But did you know that כשר also means fit, valid, or reliable? And what does the verb להכשיר mean?

Linguistic Healing: Welcome to Your Hebrew Clinic

January 5, 2016 00:07:25

In Hebrew, רופא means “healer.” So how do you bless someone to get well soon? And how is the first name Raphael related to all this?

How to Make an Impression with Your Hebrew

December 22, 2015 00:11:15

The shoresh ר.ש.מ is one of those Hebrew roots with so many different words stemming from it, you could easily get baffled.

It’s All in the Game

December 15, 2015 00:11:13

The word “mischak” can mean so many things in Hebrew – from a game, a match, or a toy, to acting in a movie or a play.

Improving Your Hebrew is a Matter of “Inyan”

December 8, 2015 00:09:38

In Hebrew, עניין (inyan) means matter, business, or thing. Many Hebrew learners confuse מעוניין and מתעניין, often switching between them as if they are one and the same, which they are not. So in this episode, Guy explains these important differences.