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On Teaching Biblical Languages

5/2/2026

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Yellow page with Hebrew letters and the English word Genesis
CEFR Level C1-C2

Background

As of April 2026, I have spent two semesters each formally studying biblical Greek and biblical Hebrew. I also have a B.A. in Spanish and have informally dabbled in at least five other languages. Additionally, I am certified to tutor ESL. All this to say, I’ve spent a lot of time both learning languages and thinking about how to teach them. I acknowledge that biblical languages are no longer spoken (like 13th-century English is no longer spoken), but I think there are crossover principles in how adults learn.

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Is A Two-Week Vacation Normal?

6/28/2025

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A white American woman stands in the rain in front of the Royal Palace of Brussels. She is wearing dark pants and a black raincoat over a forest green winter garment.
Royal Palace of Brussels: Was I traveling or on a vacation? Are the terms synonyms?
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CEFR Level B2-C1
In early June 2025, I saw a HARO request for industry experts to share their opinions on why people are choosing 10-day vacations instead of two-week vacations. From the details of the request, it didn’t look like the topic was about taking time off of work. Rather, it appeared that the topic is leaving your house and staying somewhere else as a way to have fun.

​Is it normal to take a two-week vacation? 


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