Learning means starting a multichannel process. To
learn Hebrew today means to be able to become an independent learner in short time using several channels at the same time.
This essay suggests some ways, which could be used by you as a learner:
How to learn Hebrew – HEBREW TEACHER
A good Hebrew teacher today not only facilitates the process, but also challenges you to go further, bridges between frustration and joy of learning the language. Being your Hebrew teacher means to be yours – a facilitator, a coacher, a friend in Israel, a source of advice on Jewish questions of any kind, a source for information about visiting in Israel, your children`s teacher.
To be a Hebrew teacher means to have wide knowledge on different issues of the Hebrew language: linguistic, sociological, historical, theological and psychological as well.
Tip: The earlier you use Hebrew alphabet letters while writing your mails, the better you become in communicating in Hebrew.
How to learn Hebrew – FRIENDS
Life has changed since the term `friends` was used for describing any person.
Creating your `Hebrew circle` means sharing thoughts about the meaning of words and sentences, discussing about where there are good courses, who the best teacher is. Taking group lessons is the best option for `peers` learning.
Tip: This type of learning process is known as “social learning” - learning to use it effectively means being active in communication via “Facebook”, mobile and other e-devices.
How to learn Hebrew – BOOKS
Books help in organizing the information that accumulates during the process of learning the Hebrew language. Students reflect that by visualizing – they remember the vocabulary better.
Tip: Using books effectively means you should have it during your lesson for further questions. Some people need to visualize the new lesson's materials.
How to learn Hebrew – CD
As soon as we try to use your listening skills, not only visualizing the words, each student is a great learner because he uses the senses that are more developed in order to “learn” vocabulary.
As a learner you should better use all your channels of sense perception: improve your communication skills by listening to recorded conversations.
How to learn Hebrew – DICTIONARY
Using dictionary is a smart decision; I suggest that it should be a routine practice.
Work before classes. The dictionary should be on the desk top just in case you need to understand a word that someone has used.
Tip: I always remember my young Korean student, who would use the dictionary as her best source and would mark every new word we had learned during the lesson, after a year she asked me TO TEST her knowledge. I was amazed to acknowledge that almost every world was marked.
How to learn Hebrew – NEWSPAPER
You should use newspapers for beginners - it takes time but it's worth it, because
-it extends your vocabulary
-you are exposed to a higher level of syntax
-you read exactly what you are interested in.
Tip: Take only articles and subjects that you find interesting. The more interesting they are for you, the more you enjoy learning.
