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 so

How many languages does Israel speak? 🇮🇱 Israel is a linguistic mosaic! While Hebrew and Arabic are the official languages, you’ll hear a stunning variety of tongues across the country. Here are just a few of the languages spoken in Israel: 🗣 Hebrew: Revived as a modern language, it’s the heart of Israeli life. 🗣 Arabic: Spoken by Israel’s Arab citizens and widely recognized in culture and government. 🗣 Russian: Nearly 1 million immigrants from the former Soviet Union brought their language