Frequently Asked Questions

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It depends entirely on your goals and how much you practice between sessions.

Most students reach basic conversational Hebrew within 8-18 months. If you're planning on making Aliyah, working in Hebrew, or want to comfortably engage with Israeli media (news, television, radio), the process can take longer.

My goal is to get you speaking naturally as quickly as possible, not just memorizing vocabulary.

Private sessions are 60 minutes and scheduled flexibly to fit your schedule. All lessons are conducted via Zoom.

Once we get started, each session typically includes:

• 15–30 minutes of real conversation, where you practice speaking naturally and build confidence.
• 30 minutes of targeted instruction, where we introduce new vocabulary and grammar based on your level and goals.

Each lesson is designed to move you forward. You’ll learn something new every time—and receive a short, focused assignment to reinforce it between sessions.

Assignments can be submitted anytime before your next lesson. I’ll review, correct, and return them to you before our next lesson so we can spend our time together doing what matters most: speaking, thinking, laughing, communicating, and responding in Hebrew.

There is no long-term commitment.

Every student comes in with different goals and at a different level, so lessons are scheduled on a session-to-session basis. You can continue for as long as the lessons are valuable to you.

Yes — many students choose to learn with a partner. This works best when:

• You are at a similar level
• You have aligned goals
• You can commit to a consistent schedule together

No. Many students begin with little to no background in Hebrew.

If you don’t know the alphabet, we’ll integrate it naturally into our lessons while focusing on speaking and comprehension from day one. The goal is to get you using the language immediately, not stuck in theory.

The focus is primarily conversational.

That said, grammar is introduced as needed to support real communication — not as isolated rules to memorize. You’ll learn how Hebrew actually sounds and functions in everyday situations, which leads to faster and more natural fluency.

Apps and traditional programs tend to focus on:

• Memorization
• Repetition
• Large group settings

My approach is:

• Fully personalized
• Focused on real conversation from the beginning
• Adapted to your specific goals (Aliyah, relationships, work, travel)

You’re not following a generic curriculum — rather, the cuerriculum is customized to address how you need to actually communicate in Hebrew.

Most students take 1–2 sessions per week.

Progress depends heavily on consistency and practice between sessions. I’ll recommend a schedule based on your goals and availability.

Yes — but it’s designed to be practical and manageable.

Homework reinforces what we cover in sessions and helps you progress faster. You’re also welcome to send your work in advance so I can review and correct it before we meet.

Absolutely — many of my students fall into exactly these categories.

Lessons can be tailored to:

• Everyday conversations in Israel
• Cultural nuances and slang
• Real-life situations (dating, work, social interactions)

The focus is on helping you feel comfortable and confident in real-world Hebrew.

I use WhatsApp to:

• Share whiteboard screenshots from our sessions
• Pronounciation recordings
• Assign homework
• Review and correct your work

You’re always welcome to send questions between sessions. Language learning is a highly personal process, and ongoing support makes a big difference.

Fill out the contact form to schedule a complimentary session. In that session, we will:

• Assess your current level
• Discuss your goals (travel, Aliyah, relationships, etc.)
• Map out a personalized approach

I look forward to seeing if we're a good fit to work together!