Born in the United States, raised in Belgium and living in Israel since the age of 18, Jessica Tulchin runs a social startup called FluenTLV, which aims to impact the way people learn languages in society.
Host Josh Hoffman and Jessica cover a lot in this episode, including:
- The best ways to learn a new language
- Myths about learning a new language
- Why learning new languages will better connect people from different cultures and backgrounds
Talking Points
- FluenTLV’s website
- FluenTLV on Facebook
- Rustico (Jessica’s favorite restaurant in Tel Aviv)
- Balkan Beat Box & Dudu Tassa (Jessica’s favorite Israeli musicians)
- Jessica Tulchin on Facebook
Quotes From This Episode
- “One of the main things that attracted me in Tel Aviv is some kind of freedom — that you can basically be who you want to be in Tel Aviv. Everyone can find their own place.”
- “One of the biggest myths about learning a new language is that it’s only for smart people. First of all, find the interest. What’s going to interest you about learning a new language?”
- “Our overall goal is to have more people know more languages, more people connect, and make this world a more comprehensive and tolerant place.”
About the Show
Hosted by Josh Hoffman, Totally Tel Aviv is an interview-style podcast that introduces you to Tel Avivians from all walks of life.
Totally Tel Aviv is recorded at Rise Tel Aviv.
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