Archive for 'Learning Hebrew'
Hebrew language Quiz 2021 Posted by Ayana on Aug 23, 2021
Learning a second language, any language, is a journey. A journey of ups and downs, a journey in which you sometimes sprint and sometimes stand still. And although it sometimes feels like the destination is far, know that every step brings you forward. Today we will take a little break to summarize up what we…
Best Posts for Hebrew Learning Posted by Ayana on Dec 21, 2020
Keep calm, 2020 is almost over. Hopefully, 2021 will be better, and we can all get back to our blessed routine indoors and outdoors. International travel will be easier, and Hebrew learners will arrive in Israel, to use their Hebrew face to face with native speakers. עִבְרִית שָׂפָה קָשָׁה (Hebrew is a hard language) is…
Hebrew Language Quiz Posted by Ayana on Aug 17, 2020
Hi everyone, my name is Ayana. Some of you already know me. I’m writing the Transparent Hebrew Language Blog for five years now. On August 2015, I posted my first post, and have been accompanying your Hebrew studies since then, with monthly tips and stories. To celebrate this fifth anniversary, and to summarize up a…
Free Online Hebrew Learning Tools Posted by Ayana on Jun 22, 2020
Learning a foreign language is hard. Regardless of your level of proficiency, struggling with new vocabulary, grammar and syntax is not easy. Using the right tools can help you enjoy the way. Here is a list of free online tools to help you immerse in Hebrew. Watch Israeli television Watching television is a fun way…
5 Useful Hebrew Verbs for Summer Posted by Ayana on Jun 10, 2019
The hot weather and the long vacation make the Israeli summer a season full of activities: trips, parties, open-air concerts, water sports, etc. Here are five useful verbs for spending the summertime in Israel. To travel לְטַיֵּיל School summer vacation in Israel is long – two months in total: July and August. Many spend part…
How to Use the Hebrew Word for Bench Posted by Ayana on Dec 17, 2018
Review the vocabulary below and try to read this short Hebrew story. Use the following translation, and if you have any question leave me a comment. Bench (masculine) = סַפְסָל (saf-sal) The bench = הַסַּפְסָל (a-saf-sal) Demonstrative pronouns for bench – זֶה, הוּא This bench = הַסַּפְסָל הַזֶּה That bench = הַסַּפְסָל הַהוּא Benches =…
Learning Hebrew Through Movies: And Then She Arrived Posted by Ayana on Nov 6, 2017
And Then She Arrived (וְאָז הׅיא הִגִּיעַה) is a new Israeli movie that premiered last July in Israeli cinemas. It’s an enjoyable romantic comedy, and even though the film didn’t receive favorable reviews I still believe it’s worth watching. It’s a fun movie that provides a glimpse into the Israeli culture and a good…