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Mark Etinger
Learning a new language is no easy task. Once in a blue moon, you'll meet someone who seems to be able to pick up a new language like it's as simple as trying learning a new recipe. Whether you're a language learning genius or struggle a little more than others, you can easily learn Hebrew with these few tips: 1. Set a specific goal for yourself. The more defined your goal is, the easier it will be to meet it. Concentrate solely on achieving that goal so you know what you really need to learn. What are your reasons for wanting to learn Hebrew? Are you trying to communicate with friends and family? Or maybe you need it for your career. Once you figure that out, write down a list of vocabulary words you think you'll most likely need to learn. 2. Find quality learning materials. There are a lot of resources on the internet that can tell you how helpful a textbook, audio course or language learning software is. The first thing you should get a Jewish book like a dictionary with Hebrew to English translations. 3. Schedule your study times. Once you set aside a specific time during the day or throughout the week (whatever works best for you) to study, you know that that time should only be spent studying. To learn Hebrew fast, you'll probably have to study for at least two hours each day. 4. Focus on learning phrases. If there are some phrases you think you need to know, start a list and get them translated. Phrases are key because they are complete thoughts, not just random vocabulary words. This will help you hold a conversation with a Hebrew speaker, even if it lasts 30 seconds—it's still a conversation. 5. Vocabulary is important also—without them, you won't be utter any phrases at all. Try learning 5 or 7 new words each day, essential ones that are used in everyday speech. Words like "bathroom," "restaurant," and "post office" are great important to know since they're so commonly used. 6. Grammar, grammar, grammar. Without knowing the basics of Hebrew grammar, knowing all the vocabulary words won't be of any help to you unless you're able to form grammatically correct sentences. 7. Start speaking Hebrew, practice makes perfect. Do a language exchange with a friend or family to truly start communicating. This will give you a chance to hear the sounds of words you might have only been studying from a book. In addition, speaking with an actual person forces you to pronounce words and makes mistakes. Follow these tips, buy some Jewish books, and you'll soon be on your way to Hebrew fluency. Now, isn't that exciting?
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