Whether you desire to explore this language for its historical beauty or rediscover the spiritual meaning behind a word, learning Hebrew can be a joy–provided that you have the right teachers along.
When I decided to take Hebrew last year, I had many options available to me, ranging from local colleges to free DIY (or do it yourself) online courses to even inexpensive podcast subscriptions that I could download straight to my iPhone.
So why did I choose to spend almost $1,000 with Hebrew Online (aff.) when cheaper options were available?
Basically the word could be summed up in one word: quality.
Although DIY courses and podcasts are fun when it comes to the geek life (i.e. learning computer code, etc.), they are no substitute if you want to seriously understand a language beyond the phrase “Where is the bathroom?”
Hebrew Online (aff.) also was able to provide native speakers whose first language was Hebrew, something most (if not all) of the colleges in my area could not boast of.
For those wondering whether or not the course is worth it, here are the details about the classes:
- The course is approximately 9 months long
- I paid around $200/month for the first 4 months (plus about $100 for the head phones, workbook and hebrew stickers for your keyboard)
- You connect to your class once a week over the internet, and interact with students all over the world
- You can schedule your class at your convenience (I’d recommend doing it at night, although the mornings may be better for you)
- The teachers there are really friendly (especially Drora Ezekiel! hint, hint)
Suggestions: While Hebrew Online (aff.) does supply you with a pair of microphone headphones and some Israeli stickers for your keyboard, I would recommend purchasing both a real Hebrew keyboard and your own computer microphone.
I only suggest this because stickers have a tendency to slide off (especially if your fingers become sweaty) and the headphones they send you are not exactly comfortable for your ears (fortunately I had a spare).
I would also suggest finding a decent scanner, so you can email your homework (yes, there is homework there!) which you should be able to pick up at a local garage sale for under $30.
Here is a “brief” video that goes into more depth as to how the classes operate (although the headphones are not as nice as the ones displayed below).
So if you’re interested in learning Hebrew and want to sign up for the course, feel free on clicking the affiliate banner below for more details (which will also help support this site).
For those of you interested in classical or biblical Hebrew, you can click on the link below to sign up.
Note: I have not taken their biblical Hebrew courses, but I have a feeling that they are just as kosher as the modern Hebrew ones).
If after this you still have any questions, comments or concerns regarding learning Hebrew Online, or where to find some decent computer microphones and Hebrew keyboards, feel free to contact me and I’ll respond ASAP.
Shalom!
