Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Hebrew in Ottawa and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have four primary choices for learning Hebrew interactively in Ottawa. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, research centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are cheaper.) Your 2nd option can be local specialized language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can look for a private Hebrew tutor in Ottawa. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Ottawa and online Hebrew tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Hebrew and how much should Hebrew tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Hebrew course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for 45-48 instruction hours each semester. Language academies and independent Hebrew tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Hebrew tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 35 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, positive reviews and student demand. Average reviews for Hebrew lessons on Preply is 4.97 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Hebrew language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and exams, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Hebrew tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Hebrew so difficult and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Hebrew. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Hebrew fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand most phrases, express yourself, socialize in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Hebrew. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Hebrew tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Hebrew?
Some people seem to have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Hebrew will take at least 600 hours of active use. The required duration of time can differ by a lot depending on your already acquired level of Hebrew or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Hebrew out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Hebrew classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Hebrew tutor?
In colleges and universities, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, certainly! The largest selection of verified Hebrew tutors with extensive profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges as a rule schedule classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule have shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, allows the flexibility to schedule lessons around your commitments, on weekdays and/or weekends.