עברית · שלום
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A Semitic language written right to left, mostly without vowels, and a university test that is scored from 50 to 150 with no pass mark of its own.
- Native name
- עברית
- Speakers
- 9M
- Lesson length
- 25 / 50 / 80
What the Hebrew levels mean
Teachers describe lessons using the Common European Framework. Not sure of yours? Your teacher will work it out with you in your first lesson.
- A1Beginner
Introduce yourself and handle very simple, predictable exchanges.
- A2Elementary
Cope with routine tasks — shopping, directions, simple description of your background.
- B1Intermediate
Handle most travel situations and explain opinions on familiar topics.
- B2Upper-intermediate
Hold a fluent, spontaneous conversation with a native speaker without strain on either side.
- C1Advanced
Use the language flexibly for social, academic and professional purposes.
- C2Proficient
Understand virtually everything heard or read, and express yourself with precision.
Kinds of Hebrew lesson
Teachers list what they specialise in, so you can match on purpose rather than on price alone.
Hebrew tutors for beginners
Teachers who work with absolute beginners every day and can run a first Hebrew lesson entirely in a language you share.
Conversational Hebrew tutors
Lessons that are mostly you talking. For learners who can read Hebrew but freeze when someone answers back.
Business Hebrew tutors
Meetings, email, negotiation and presentations — Hebrew for the situations your job actually puts you in.
Hebrew tutors for kids
Teachers experienced with children, who keep Hebrew lessons short, build them around games, and keep a parent in the loop.
Hebrew exam preparation tutors
Teachers who know the Hebrew exam formats, mark to the real rubric, and work backwards from your test date.
Intensive Hebrew courses
Several Hebrew lessons a week with homework between them, for learners with a deadline rather than a hobby.
Native Hebrew speaking tutors
Teachers who grew up speaking Hebrew, for accent work, idiom and the register textbooks never cover.
Hebrew grammar tutors
Focused work on the Hebrew structures that keep breaking, with exercises built from your own mistakes.
Hebrew exams we have written about
YAEL / YAELNET
NITE's Hebrew proficiency test for Israeli higher education, scored 50–150
Questions about learning Hebrew
How long does it take to learn Hebrew?
It depends entirely on where you are starting from and what you need Hebrew for. A specific goal — an exam, an interview, a move — is far more useful for planning than a general target.
How much do Hebrew lessons cost?
Each Hebrew teacher decides which lesson lengths they offer and sets a price for each — you see both before booking. Many teachers also sell lesson packages at their own price, usually cheaper per lesson. If you are still choosing, you can top up your wallet instead and spend the balance with any teacher — nothing is tied to one person.
Should I learn Hebrew with a native speaker?
For pronunciation, idiom and register, yes — a native ear catches things a textbook cannot. For grammar explanations early on, a teacher who learned Hebrew as a second language themselves is often clearer, because they remember finding it hard. Many learners use both, and there is no rule against switching.
Can I learn Hebrew from absolute zero?
Yes. Filter for teachers who work with beginners and your first lessons will be run partly in a language you already share, shifting into Hebrew as you gain ground. You do not need to prepare anything beforehand.
Which Hebrew exams can I prepare for?
We have written guides to YAEL / YAELNET (NITE's Hebrew proficiency test for Israeli higher education, scored 50–150), each read on the examining body's own pages.
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