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GrrlScientist ⧖ Ⓥ 🇺🇦<p>will humanity become homogenized?</p><p>Researchers have long debated over whether the language we speak shapes how we perceive the world. Now that some 1.5 billion people speak the same language, English, this question has taken on a new urgency</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Language</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BrainDevelopment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BrainDevelopment</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LanguageLearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LanguageLearning</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EnglishLanguage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EnglishLanguage</span></a> <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/12/30/how-much-does-our-language-shape-our-thinking" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">newyorker.com/magazine/2024/12</span><span class="invisible">/30/how-much-does-our-language-shape-our-thinking</span></a></p>
Hebrew by Inbal<p>🚨 Ever needed a quick escape?<br>Whether you’re running late, dodging an awkward convo, or… ahem making a mad dash to the bathroom 🚽 —<br>“I have to go” is one Hebrew phrase you definitely want to know! 😅</p><p>In today’s mini lesson, I’ll teach you exactly how to say it like a native —<br>so you can get outta there with confidence (and maybe even style).<br>Let’s go! 🏃‍♀️💨</p><p><a href="https://babka.social/tags/IHaveToGo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IHaveToGo</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/LearnHebrew" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LearnHebrew</span></a> <br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/LanguageLearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LanguageLearning</span></a> <br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/Go" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Go</span></a><br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/Hebrew" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Hebrew</span></a></p>
Hebrew by Inbal<p>🎧 This voice message gave me chills…</p><p>Jutta tried everything to learn Hebrew—nothing clicked.</p><p>Until she found Practically Speaking Hebrew.</p><p>No more memorizing. No more grammar confusion.</p><p>Just clear patterns. Real understanding. Pure confidence.</p><p>Her voice? Zero hesitation.</p><p>✨ Learn Hebrew by patterns, not lists<br>✨ Speak clearly, like locals<br>✨ Build confidence from day one<br>✨ Finally understand how Hebrew works</p><p>Ready for your breakthrough? 💙</p><p><a href="https://babka.social/tags/LearnHebrew" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LearnHebrew</span></a><br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/SpeakHebrew" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SpeakHebrew</span></a><br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/HebrewByInbal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HebrewByInbal</span></a><br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/LanguageCourse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LanguageCourse</span></a><br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/LanguageLearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LanguageLearning</span></a></p>
Hebrew by Inbal<p>🍎 New lesson is live and it's all about FRUIT!</p><p>Ready to make your next Israeli market experience authentic and confident? </p><p>Let's dive in! 🥭🍇</p><p><a href="https://babka.social/tags/Fruits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Fruits</span></a> <br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/LanguageLearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LanguageLearning</span></a><br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/Hebrew" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Hebrew</span></a><br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/HebrewByInbal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HebrewByInbal</span></a><br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/YoutubeLesson" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>YoutubeLesson</span></a></p>
EllenInEdmonton :mstdnca:<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/@ai6yr" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>ai6yr</span></a></span> There are so many things that I’ll never know in this lifetime. However, it’s super satisfying to me that I’ve figured out how to make most of clothes that I wear now. <br><a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/LanguageLearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LanguageLearning</span></a> is the other big Brain Explosion part of my life these days. Both pursuits bring me a lot of joy.</p>
Hebrew by Inbal<p>🍎 Shop Like a Local in Israel With These Must-Know Fruit Words! 🍇</p><p>Want to blend in at the Israeli shuk (market) like a true local? In this fun Hebrew lesson, we’ll teach you the essential fruit vocabulary that’ll have you shopping, eating, and speaking just like Israelis do! 🇮🇱✨</p><p>Whether you’re heading to Israel or just dreaming of it, this video will boost your modern Hebrew skills with practical, everyday words we actually use.</p><p>🎥 Watch now and start speaking like a local:<br><a href="https://youtu.be/ebb6lYiqH7o?si=aA2pss3aQl8MkImc" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">youtu.be/ebb6lYiqH7o?si=aA2pss</span><span class="invisible">3aQl8MkImc</span></a><br>🍊🍉🍌</p><p><a href="https://babka.social/tags/LearnHebrew" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LearnHebrew</span></a> <br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/Fruits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Fruits</span></a><br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/LanguageLearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LanguageLearning</span></a> <br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/HebrewByInbal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HebrewByInbal</span></a><br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/HebrewLanguage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HebrewLanguage</span></a></p>
Hebrew by Inbal<p>🚨 Less than 3 hours to go — don’t miss it! 🚨</p><p>🎉 This week’s exclusive Hebrew lesson is Part 3 of my YouTube Food Series — and it’s all about how to say some of Israel’s favorite foods like a native! 🍽🇮🇱</p><p>Want it delivered straight to your inbox? ✉️<br>My email lessons go out every Sunday at 12 noon Eastern — and they’re only for subscribers!</p><p>👉 Sign up now at <a href="https://www.hebrewbyinbal.com" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">hebrewbyinbal.com</span><span class="invisible"></span></a><br>OR send me a DM with your first name and email address, and I’ll add you myself!</p><p>Let’s take your Hebrew to the next level — one bite at a time! 😄🇮🇱🍟🥙</p><p><a href="https://babka.social/tags/Foods" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Foods</span></a><br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/Hebrew" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Hebrew</span></a><br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/LanguageLearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LanguageLearning</span></a> <br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/HebrewByInbal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HebrewByInbal</span></a><br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/LessonOfTheDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LessonOfTheDay</span></a></p>
Hebrew by Inbal<p>🌙 Today begins the Hebrew month of Av (אב)—a time of deep remembrance and resilience.</p><p>Though we mourn the destruction of the Temples on the 9th of Av, this month reminds us of our power to transform sorrow into strength.</p><p>“Av” means father—a hint that even in grief, we are held and guided.</p><p>Hebrew embraces life’s depth. Through learning it, we honor the past and build a hopeful future.</p><p>חודש אב טוב — May this Av be a good month 💙</p><p><a href="https://babka.social/tags/Av" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Av</span></a><br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/LearnHebrew" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LearnHebrew</span></a><br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/LanguageLearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LanguageLearning</span></a><br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/HebrewByInbal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HebrewByInbal</span></a><br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/Hebrew" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Hebrew</span></a></p>
Martijn :europe:<p>I know there are plenty of languages/vocabulary learning apps around, but are there any (I could use) for short trips? So focusing on things like ordering a beer or a coffee, asking for the bill, buying a bus ticket to somewhere, basics like “hello” and “thank you”…<br>Specifically looking for Hungarian and Romanian, from English or Dutch. <br><a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/LanguageLearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LanguageLearning</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/iOS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>iOS</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/app" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>app</span></a></p>
Hebrew by Inbal<p>Sandra just sent me the sweetest video showing off her Hebrew 1 skills! 😍</p><p>Listen to her excitement — Hebrew is finally clicking and becoming FUN! ✨</p><p>📚 She’s using Hebrew 1 to build her foundation<br>🎨 The coloring book adds playfulness<br>📝 The notebook helps her write with confidence<br>💕 Best of all — she’s enjoying the process!</p><p>I want to see YOUR Hebrew journey too!<br>Send or tag me in a video of you:<br>📖 Learning<br>✍️ Writing<br>🗣️ Speaking<br>🎨 Creating</p><p>Your story might inspire someone else to begin! 💙</p><p>What language do YOU speak besides English?<br>Comment below! 👇</p><p><a href="https://babka.social/tags/LearnHebrew" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LearnHebrew</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/Books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Books</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/LanguageLearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LanguageLearning</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/HebrewByInbal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HebrewByInbal</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/StudentLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>StudentLife</span></a></p>
Hebrew by Inbal<p>☕️ The question we all get at the coffee shop: “For here or to go?”</p><p>Ever wondered how to say that in Hebrew? 🧋🇮🇱<br>In today’s mini lesson, I’ll teach you exactly how to order like a local — whether you’re sitting down or taking it to-go!</p><p>It’s short, fun, and super useful.</p><p><a href="https://babka.social/tags/HebrewByInbal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HebrewByInbal</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/SpeakHebrew" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SpeakHebrew</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/HebrewLesson" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HebrewLesson</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/LanguageLearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LanguageLearning</span></a> <br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/ToGo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ToGo</span></a></p>
Hebrew by Inbal<p>“Love thy neighbor as thyself.”</p><p>Did you know this beautiful teaching comes straight from the Torah? 📖 – it’s found in Vayikra (Leviticus) 19:18, and it’s one of the most powerful phrases in Hebrew and in life. 💙</p><p>In today’s lesson, I’ll teach you how to say it in Hebrew—so you can carry both the language and the message with you wherever you go.</p><p>🎥 Watch the lesson and repeat after me!</p><p><a href="https://babka.social/tags/HebrewByInbal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HebrewByInbal</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/Torah" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Torah</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/LearnHebrew" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LearnHebrew</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/LoveThyNeighbor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LoveThyNeighbor</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/LanguageLearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LanguageLearning</span></a></p>
Hebrew by Inbal<p>🚗💬 Ready to stop turning the wrong way in Hebrew? 😅</p><p>In today’s video lesson, we’re learning how to say right and left in Hebrew—super useful for navigating the streets and conversations!</p><p>Fun fact: When my husband first started learning Hebrew, he switched the Waze app to a custom recording of me saying the directions in Hebrew just so he’d hear the words for right and left every time he drove! 🧠➡️⬅️</p><p>Now it’s your turn! Hit play and let’s take a quick turn into Hebrew directions 🗺️🇮🇱</p><p><a href="https://babka.social/tags/Navigation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Navigation</span></a> <br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/Directions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Directions</span></a><br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/LearnHebrew" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LearnHebrew</span></a><br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/LanguageLearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LanguageLearning</span></a> <br><a href="https://babka.social/tags/HebrewByInbal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HebrewByInbal</span></a></p>
Hebrew by Inbal<p>I just posted a brand new YouTube lesson that's completely in Hebrew, designed to fit you wherever you are.</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usSo4yVYuN4" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=usSo4yVYuN</span><span class="invisible">4</span></a></p><p><a href="https://babka.social/tags/Hebrew" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Hebrew</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/LanguageLearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LanguageLearning</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/Israeli" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Israeli</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/YoutubeVideo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>YoutubeVideo</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/Trending" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Trending</span></a></p>
John Johnson Okah<p>Dear Duolingo: How do I get better at pronunciation in my new language?</p><p>- Listen attentively to tricky sounds <br>- Give yourself permission to speak slower <br>- Prioritize effective communication <br>- Read Aloud <br>- Record Yourself <br>- Identify Lapses <br>- IMPROVE <br>- REPEAT <br>- 🔁</p><p>Ref:<br><a href="https://blog.duolingo.com/improve-pronunciation-in-new-language-tips/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">blog.duolingo.com/improve-pron</span><span class="invisible">unciation-in-new-language-tips/</span></a><br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/duolingo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>duolingo</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/languagelearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>languagelearning</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/pronunciationtips" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>pronunciationtips</span></a></p>
Gos Salsitxa<p>Learning <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/German" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>German</span></a> as a Polish native:<br>- We have 4 cases.<br>- Yes, I know what they are, we have 7 of them.<br>- The verbs take a different form for every person.<br>- That's only logical.<br>- And we gender our nouns.<br>- Well, obviously.</p><p>Learning German as an English speaker:<br>*confusion and panic*</p><p>Continued in comment.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/langtoot" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>langtoot</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/languagelearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>languagelearning</span></a></p>
Jill<p><a href="https://NerdJoy.social/tags/cdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>cdrama</span></a> <a href="https://NerdJoy.social/tags/TheStoryOfMingLan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TheStoryOfMingLan</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://NerdJoy.social/tags/LanguageLearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LanguageLearning</span></a> is so fun when something clicks!</p><p>I knew the Mandarin symbol for person was 人</p><p>The TV show I'm watching has people in prison with this Mandarin symbol on the back of their clothes: 囚</p><p>A person in a box. A prisoner.</p><p>That just makes too much sense! 🤓</p>
German Word of the Day<p>der Nerd - nerd<br>------------------------<br>Der Nerd hat ein tiefes Wissen in seinem Fachgebiet und ist sehr leidenschaftlich.</p><p>The nerd has deep knowledge in his field and is very passionate.</p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/LearnGerman" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LearnGerman</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/German" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>German</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Languagelearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Languagelearning</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/deutsch" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>deutsch</span></a></p>
Hebrew by Inbal<p>Want to kickstart speaking Hebrew? Curious about how my programs work or simply want to hear yourself speaking a new language in as short as 4hrs? </p><p>Send me your email in a private message and I’ll send you my free guide OR sign up directly at <br> <a href="https://www.hebrewbyinbal.com/guide" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">hebrewbyinbal.com/guide</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>I would love to watch and hear you speaking Hebrew in a video as well 🤗</p><p><a href="https://babka.social/tags/FreeGift" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeGift</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/Hebrew" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Hebrew</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/LanguageLearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LanguageLearning</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/HebrewByInbal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HebrewByInbal</span></a></p>
Hebrew by Inbal<p>🎉 Exciting news for all Hebrew learners! 🎉<br>My bestselling Hebrew workbooks, textbooks, coloring books, and notebooks are now available on Amazon, Barnes &amp; Noble, and directly from me — at discounted prices! 💙✡️</p><p>Whether you’re learning to read, write, or speak like an Israeli, I’ve created resources to help you thrive — and enjoy the process!</p><p>🛒 Grab yours today and let’s make Hebrew learning practical, fun, and unforgettable!</p><p>COMMENT “ALEF” and I will message you the link to learn more. </p><p><a href="https://babka.social/tags/LearnHebrew" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LearnHebrew</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/HebrewBooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HebrewBooks</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/HebrewByInbal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HebrewByInbal</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/ReadHebrew" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ReadHebrew</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/LanguageLearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LanguageLearning</span></a></p>
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