Talking about the best book to learn Hebrew is starting to sound so old fashioned! When I first saw this phrase, I had to take second glance. My first thought was, “who uses books these days?” isn’t everything online? In this digital world, it is not uncommon for people to think that it is odd […]
How to Read Hebrew
Best app for learning Hebrew
When I ask my father what is the best app for learning Hebrew, he stares at me blankly. He is, what we call “old school”. I mean pen, paper and flashcards old school! To even think of what might be the best app for learning Hebrew, is a completely foreign concept for him. But the […]
Beginner Hebrew
A person who enrolls in a beginner Hebrew class usually has no knowledge of Hebrew whatsoever. A beginner Hebrew class offers the pupil the opportunity to learn the basics of the language. This will most likely include learning the Hebrew consonants and vowels. Depending on what course you enrol in, it may also offer the […]
Basic Hebrew Words
When you start planning your trip to Israel, it will be very helpful to learn some basic Hebrew words. Having some vocabulary will help you navigate all kinds of different situations. Knowledge of basic Hebrew words can also help create rapport when you meet the locals who live in Israel. The locals like to hear […]
Basic Hebrew Phrases
An important skill before you go to Israel is to learn basic Hebrew phrases. This will help you navigate the social etiquette in Israeli society. By utilizing these basic Hebrew phrases, it allows you to ask questions using the local language. Knowing how to say “thank you”, “excuse me” or using introductory phrases can break […]
Basic Hebrew language
To some people the term “basic Hebrew language” is a bit of an oxymoron. To the novice, Hebrew appears to be a very difficult language to learn. The characters are completely different to the Latin characters that are common in English and other European languages. It is also read from the opposite way we read […]
app to learn Hebrew
There are so many different ways to learn Hebrew. One of these ways is through an App to learn Hebrew. Take for example Easy Learn Hebrew. It is a perfect way to access online learning. It is like a classroom in the palm of your hand. The student can log on anywhere, anytime and learn […]
Hebrew reading practice with vowels
All pupils learning to read Hebrew must engage in Hebrew reading practice with vowels. The vowels make up a vital part of fluent Hebrew reading. It is important to do the hard yard of Hebrew reading practice with vowels. Otherwise, it will be very difficult for non-native speaker to be able to pronounce words correctly. […]
Hebrew reading practice sheets
I will never forget sitting in primary school and filling out Hebrew reading practice sheets. I had asked to go to a Jewish day school, but, as a nine-year-old, it was not what I was expecting, to spend my days working on worksheets! Looking back, it was extremely valuable, as it gave me a chance […]
Basic Hebrew
I will never forget when I was in grade 3 (9 years old) and I didn’t even know basic Hebrew. This is relevant, because I had started attending a Jewish day school for the first time. Although I had heard the language read at Synagogue, I really did not know an aleph from a beit. […]