Language is learned "on the job", instead of going to Ulpan--
That is exactly how many of us acquired knowledge of Ivrit--It started with Smol, Yamin, Smol and proceeded from that point--
The IDF at one time consisted of a lot a volunteers and conscripts, Jewish and non-Jewish, from many nations who didn`t know a word of Hebrew or merely had a smattering of kowledge--
If you haven`t heard of Machal, try looking it up--
Aluf Mickey Marcus, an American, who didn`t speak a word of Ivrit, was the first Israeli General in more than 2000 years-- |
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