The Course
Dive into modern Hebrew as it's actually spoken today. You'll master the aleph-bet and pronunciation, build essential grammar and vocabulary, and practice through role-plays, short readings, songs, and real media. Each week centers on practical themes—introductions, food, travel, work, and digital life—so you can understand and be understood from day one.
Beyond phrases, you'll get cultural insight into Israeli life, humor, and norms, plus tools for decoding menus, street signs, headlines, and chats. By the end, you’ll hold everyday conversations, navigate trips, connect with family or colleagues, and feel confident engaging with Hebrew speakers online and offline. Suitable for beginners and rusty returners, with plenty of feedback and support along the way.
What you will learn
I started this course after years of watching beginners get stuck between the alphabet and real conversation, and I built it from the ground up for absolute starters. You’ll get bite-sized lessons, clear milestones, and everyday phrases you can use from day one, all paced so you make steady progress without feeling overwhelmed. Each module stacks logically—letters to sounds, words to sentences, dialogues to mini-stories—so you always know exactly what to practice next. I carefully curated audio practice, memory-friendly drills, and quick culture notes to make pronunciation natural and learning fun, plus checklists, recap quizzes, and cheat sheets that keep everything tidy and on track. By the end, you’ll feel confident reading, speaking, and handling common situations with a toolkit that’s simple, supportive, and easy to follow.
Curriculum
Your instructor
I’m Rita Gitman, teacher of Living Hebrew. As an educator and lifelong language enthusiast, I focus on clear, practical instruction that helps learners move from first steps to natural conversation, while connecting the language to everyday life and culture.
Living Hebrew reflects how I see the language: dynamic, warm, and meant to be used. I’m deeply committed to creating a supportive class environment, building confidence through authentic practice, and sharing the joy that made me fall in love with Hebrew in the first place.