Learning Hebrew
Methods, resources, and honest reflections on how to actually improve.
Hebrew Idioms and Expressions
Why do Hebrew and English share some idioms exactly, while others use a completely different image for the same idea? In this episode I compare nine Hebrew idioms with their English cousins, from "to walk on eggs" and "to break your head" to "light at the end of the tunnel", and explain why learning idioms means letting go of word-for-word translation.
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My Top Hebrew Learning Resources
In this episode, I share the resources and methods I personally use to practice all four skills in Hebrew - listening, reading, speaking, and writing. From YouTube channels and podcasts to newspapers and creative uses of ChatGPT, I break down what works for me at each stage. Whether you're a beginner looking for direction or an advanced learner struggling to find good materials, this episode is full of practical recommendations you can start using today.
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My Hebrew Journey
In this episode, I share my personal Hebrew learning journey - from why I started learning the language to how I’ve made progress over the past two years. I talk about the challenges I’ve faced, the methods that have worked best for me, and how my love for the language has grown!
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