What to Consider Before Moving to a New Country

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Whether you’re taking Hebrew distant learning courses because you want to move to Israel or studying German because you’ve always wanted to live in Berlin, moving to a new country is a huge step. Even if you’ve spent time in different countries before, there’s a lot of preparation and research you need to do before […]

Basic Hebrew Phrases for Tourists

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Learn a few basic Hebrew phrases that can help you on your trip to Israel, with help from a modern Hebrew instruction institution.

4 Benefits of Being Bilingual

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Hebrew is a second language—or even a third—for most of the students who join our modern Hebrew learning courses. The reasons to study Hebrew differ from one person to another, but not everyone knows the less-obvious benefits of being bilingual. Discover some of the benefits you can enjoy if you’re bilingual with the help of […]

6 Romantic Phrases in Hebrew

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Our Hebrew language instructors often tell our students that the modern Hebrew we speak today is quite different from its ancient, biblical version. Many people believe that even modern Hebrew is short on phrases of love and affection. As a modern Hebrew institution, we can confirm that this is not the case. Check out our […]

5 Famous Hollywood Actors Who Speak Hebrew

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The presence of Israeli stars in Hollywood is no secret, and some have even achieved global stardom. However, did you know that there are numerous Hollywood stars who speak Hebrew fluently? From the co-creator and star of Fauda, Lior Raz, to Wonder Woman herself-Gal Gadot, these are the five most famous Hollywood celebrities who speak […]

Why Learn Hebrew?

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Known as one of the oldest languages globally, Hebrew is spoken by nearly 2.3 million people, mostly residents of Israel. However, you don’t have to be a local to learn the language. Many linguists have grown a keen interest in the ancient language and are actively working toward mastering it. Understandably, Hebrew is not a […]

Hebrew Learning Timeline: A Foolproof Plan

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Hebrew is an antediluvian and unique language. Having sustained centuries of history, the language was revitalized as a modern semantic around 150 years ago and currently has millions of speakers in Israel and beyond. Modern Hebrew is the official language of the State of Israel; however, Jewish community members also use prehistoric Hebrew for delivering prayers. The […]

Common Mistakes People Make When Learning Hebrew

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Learning languages can be tricky, especially when it’s one as ancient as Hebrew. There’s so much to cover, and unless you’re regularly practicing, there is always a high chance that you lose your progress. Lost progress means having to start all over again, and before you know it, you’re stuck in a loop with no […]

Is Hebrew Difficult to Learn for English Speakers?

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Anytime Hebrew is mentioned, people are fascinated and intimidated by the ancient language. After all, it belongs to a completely different language group and also has a difficult-to-decipher script. The fear of Hebrew being a difficult language stems from its categorization as a level 3 language, which means it supposedly takes significantly longer to learn. […]