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Israelis are known for being דוגרי - straightforward and honest to a fault. Nevertheless, they have some expressions that could be a bit... misleading. Join Irma and Ami in their discussion about these things - in intermediate-level Hebrew.

In this episode Irma and Ami talk about what it's like to drive in Israel and in the USA, all in intermediate-level Hebrew.

This episode continues Ami and Irma's presentation of some super-useful Israeli slang like how to say "messup", "what are your plans?" and lots more - all in intermediate-level Hebrew.

Irma and Ami host Michal, a student at Ulpan La-Inyan who's made very nice progress with her Hebrew, as you'll hear in the interview.

Where does Rosh Hashanah fall among the Jewish holidays? And is it really the start of the new year? What about other New Years, Jewish and otherwise? Irma and Ami talk about all this in intermediate-level Hebrew.

After returning from Tanzania, Ami tells Irma all about this experience of a lifetime - in intermediate-level Hebrew.

Irma and Ami hash out the meaning and contexts for Hebrew slang words like אחלה, סוף הדרך, and even how to use פצצה as a verb - all in intermediate-level Hebrew.

Ami hosts Amir, a high-techist, gamer, connector at Ulpan La-Inyan, and most importantly for this episode - foodie. They talk about how the Israeli cuisine draws inspiration from kitchens around the world - in intermediate-level Hebrew.

Irma and Yoshi talk about their pets, as well as other types of animals - all in Hebrew.

Ami interviews Shmuel and Ruti Gombo, who share their experiences in the 1967 Six-Day War, when Israel was facing annihilation and instead doubled its territory, including Jerusalem.

In this episode Irma and Ami host Yoshi. All three born and raised in the 80's, they talk (in intermediate-level Hebrew) about all the things they used to like and now run away from - like roller coasters and horror movies.

This יום הזיכרון is different from previous years. Irma and Ami reflect on the painful memories and fresh wounds of this past year - in intermediate-level Hebrew.

Israelis possess a quality not found in much of the West - חוצפה (chutzpah). In this episode, Irma and Ami talk - in intermediate-level Hebrew - about how this quality is essential to bring Israeli, for better and for worse.

Irma and Ami talk about Passover in each of their homes and in general - in intermediate-level Hebrew.

Here's the song Irma mentions towards the end by Berry Sakharof - https://open.spotify.com/track/4ry8eY8jzgdzWT68LxlyiR

Irma was out sick, so Ami recorded this episode alone... but with you in mind. It's got some really good Hebrew vocabulary. Enjoy!

Terrorism, wars, protests, October 7... and yet Israelis are among the happiest people in the world. In this episode Irma and Ami start the conversation about what it means to be Israeli - in intermediate-level Hebrew.

Irma and Ami come back from a tough morning at the Knesset, but eventually change the subject to talk in intermediate-level Hebrew something happier: Purim.

Irma and Ami host Shir, Director of Human Resources at Ulpan La-Inyan. This episode, in intermediate-level Hebrew, is packed with tips and useful Hebrew vocabulary for people looking to land a job in Israel. You may want to listen to it a few times to take it all in!

Irma and Ami chat in intermediate-level Hebrew about what they like to do in their spare time... and what less so (ומה פחות).

Irma interviews Ami - in intermediate-level Hebrew - about what motivated him to open Ulpan La-Inyan.

Irma and Ami discuss the pros and cons, and everything in between, about these two iconic Israeli cities - all in intermediate-level Hebrew.

Irma and Ami talk about their adventures trying to understand directions in Northern Ireland, driving in pitch black in Egypt, and more - all in intermediate-level Hebrew.

Irma made aliyah as a child from Soviet Russia before the fall of the Iron Curtain. Ami fell in love with Israel at a ceremony for fallen soldiers. They've both got useful tips for how to make aliyah with style and become a real Israeli - all in intermediate-level Hebrew.