Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Hebrew in Bakersfield, CA and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have 4 principal opportunities for learning Hebrew interactively in Bakersfield, CA. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, read about centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are a little more affordable.) Your second possibility can be local specialized language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can find a private Hebrew tutor in Bakersfield, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Bakersfield, CA and online Hebrew tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Hebrew and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Hebrew tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Hebrew course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of 45-48 instruction hours each semester. Language centers and private Hebrew tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Hebrew tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 36 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, availability and specialization. Average reviews for Hebrew lessons on Preply is 4.93 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 pass a few pre-requisites. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and tests, so research those in advance. With personal Hebrew tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Hebrew so difficult and are there ways to learn it faster?
Formal 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 several hours a week you will be able to understand most words, have simple conversations, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Hebrew. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Hebrew tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Hebrew?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Hebrew will demand at least 600 hours of dedication. The length of time can differ a lot depending on your available level of Hebrew or proficiency in 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 television, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Hebrew out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Hebrew classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Hebrew coach?
In language centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of approved Hebrew tutors with full profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges offer classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools make available shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can take as few as one lesson a year, as many as several a day - and as many (or as few) as you want during any time of day, on weekdays and/or weekends.