You Spoke Hebrew. They Answered in English. Here's Why.
https://youtu.be/54xH5MMB19w?si=XXWsDQnJ5BhasSlp
#LearnHebrew #Israel #Language Learning #LanguageBarriers
You Spoke Hebrew. They Answered in English. Here's Why.
https://youtu.be/54xH5MMB19w?si=XXWsDQnJ5BhasSlp
#LearnHebrew #Israel #Language Learning #LanguageBarriers
Wall 2: You freeze and go blank
Your mouth opens. Everything disappears.
That's not a you problem. That's a preparation problem.
Inside Practically Speaking Hebrew, we build your go-to sentences until they're automatic. Until your brain doesn't have to search. They're just there.
That's the difference between freezing and speaking.
hebrewbyinbal.com/speak
#LanguageBarriers #LearnHebrew #SpeakHebrew #LanguageLearning #Jewish
This is wall #1
Watch the full video to break through all 4 and learn exactly how to get past each one.
👉 https://youtu.be/54xH5MMB19w
#Hebrew #LanguageBarriers #LanguageLearning #SpeakHebrew #Tips
undefined | Heavily pregnant cleaner tricked by employer into signing termination notice by Sweden Herald
A heavily pregnant cleaner in Sweden applied for five weeks of vacation before her maternity leave, but the employer gave her a form claiming it was a vacation request. Because of the woman’s limited Swedish language skills, she signed the document without realizing its true purpose.
When she showed the form to her Swedish‑speaking husband, they discovered it was actually a notice of termination citing a lack of work. The company had simultaneously advertised vacant positions that matched her qualifications, and she was in the process of training a new employee at the time.
The labour court ruled that the cleaning company, which operates under a collective agreement, must compensate the woman with 200,000 SEK for the unlawful termination. This decision highlights the importance of clear communication and fair treatment of employees, especially those with language barriers.
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#sweden #employer #maternityleave #labourcourt #languagebarriers
Rethinking Assessment for Generative AI: Orals and discussions
This post is part of a series on rethinking assessment in light of generative AI. The posts draw on research and resources from K-12 and tertiary to suggest ways that educators can design engaging, compelling assessments which shift the narrative away from GAI and "cheating". In a previous post, I talked about the risks associated with trying to "catch" students, such as the ethical issues with detection software, the mistrust created by heavy-handed academic integrity policies, and the […]https://leonfurze.com/2023/09/27/rethinking-assessment-for-generative-ai-orals-and-discussions/
Rethinking Assessment for Generative AI: Beyond the Essay
This post is part of a series on rethinking assessment in light of generative AI. The posts draw on research and resources from K-12 and tertiary to suggest ways that educators can design engaging, compelling assessments which shift the narrative away from GAI and "cheating". Click here for the previous post on oral assessments. There are plenty of good reasons to use the essay as a formal piece of assessment. Essays offer an opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge in a […]https://leonfurze.com/2023/10/04/rethinking-assessment-for-generative-ai-beyond-the-essay/
People reveal the surprising discoveries they made dating someone from a different culture
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/dating-someone-from-a-different-culture
Censorship and the Power of Language: Adapting, Not Constraining
In a recent video from CerosTV, the issue of censorship and its impact on the way we communicate was discussed. Ceros expressed concerns over how banning words and phrases limits our ability to effectively convey ideas, suggesting that the growing prevalence of censorship is fundamentally altering the way we speak. While I don’t disagree with the sentiment that censorship is problematic, I believe the argument that censorship is ruining the way we speak may be overstated. In fact, I would […]