A bite-size podcast showcasing modern Hebrew and its slang. Host Guy Sharett explains what we can learn about Israeli psyche, society, and culture through the Hebrew language.
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episode 167: It's Not What You Say, It's How You Intonate It
There's so much more to learning a language than studying grammar and vocabulary. The melodies of a language, Guy says, are equally as important. So join him on this short journey through Israel's many voices to learn a thing or two about Hebrew intonation. No need to think, analyze or translate. Just listen.
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Words and expressions discussed:
Intonatsyot – Intonations – אינטונציות
Music:
It’s Okay, That’s Love (Korean TV drama)
Julieta movie trailer
“Hayati” Moroccan TV series
Dr. Gilad Goldshmidt, Galey Tsahal Radio interview
Static and Ben-El Tavori, interviewed by Ba-tribuna
Muhammad Kaabiya, TV1
Katya Kupchik, Ha-televizia Ha-hinuchit, show about 2nd generation immigrants from Russia
Ahuvya Malkin, Hahagana
Israel News (1958)
Big Brother, Israeli channel 2, (2016)
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