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Day 32 cont 🗳️

Take care #voting, make your #Preferences count. ⚠️

“Preferences have become more important than ever in Australian elections, as the share of people supporting the major parties has dropped from more than 90% of primary votes in the 1950s to just 68.8% in the most recent federal poll.

The last Australian election saw 16 seats won by candidates who were not leading after the first count – the most ever, tied with 2016. And more than half of those winners were independent candidates – also the most ever.

Australia’s electoral system requires #voters to #number #candidates in their order of preference: their first choice, second choice and so on. During #counting, if no candidate has yet achieved a #majority, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated and their votes are redistributed to voters’ next #preference. This is repeated until there is a clear winner.”

#AusPol <theguardian.com/australia-news>

The Guardian · Preferences are more important than ever this election. See where Australian voters sent theirs last timeBy Josh Nicholas

Let’s count together in Hebrew!

I’m sharing a sneak peek of my newest video where I count from 1 to 10 in Hebrew! But why stop there?

In the full video, I’ll take you all the way to 100, showing you the spelling, pronunciation, and my special PSP system to help you sound like a native speaker.

🎥 Watch the full lesson now on my YouTube channel: Hebrew by Inbal!

How high can you count in Hebrew? Let me know in the comments! 🔢🇮🇱

youtube.com/hebrewbyinbal

#Counting The #Vote: A Firing Line Special with Margaret Hoover #uspolitics

In this one-hour #documentary, Margaret Hoover embarks on a journey to explore voting systems across the United States. She examines methods to increase voter confidence and sheds light on #states that face challenges in their vote count processes as the 2024 #election approaches.
#video
Aired: 08/27/24

pbs.org/video/counting-the-vot

PBS.orgFiring Line | Counting The Vote: A Firing Line Special with Margaret Hoover | PBSMargaret Hoover embarks on a journey to explore voting systems across the United States.

Sounding Like a Local in Israel

In the dynamic landscape of the Hebrew language, there's often a distinction between formal pronunciation as prescribed by the Academy of the Hebrew Language and the colloquial way Israelis speak today.

Some of these informal pronunciations have become so ingrained in everyday speech that to truly sound like a local, it’s best to adopt these common variations.

Even I, who speaks very correct Hebrew, use these "mispronunciations" to blend in seamlessly and avoid sounding odd or foreign.

This adjustment is not just about fitting in; it’s about communicating naturally and effectively with native speakers.

Remember, language is a living, evolving entity. The goal is to communicate effectively and authentically. So, don’t hesitate to adopt these common pronunciations. They’re a small step towards a deeper connection with the Hebrew language and Israeli culture.