Aliyah in 90 Days: Language Preparation for Moving to Israel

In 90 days you can realistically improve your Hebrew to a level where you confidently handle daily tasks, talk on the phone, and understand basic announcements. Below is a clear "week by week" plan, daily micro-habits, and ready phrases for key situations.

TL;DR: 30-45 minutes daily × 90 days → alphabet, 900-1200 active vocabulary words, confident daily life, basic calls and correspondence. Practice in trainer and track progress in stats.

Principles of Quick Start

Daily and little: 30-45 minutes, no "weekend heroics".
Templates first: ready phrases > rules. Speak immediately.
Echo repeat: listen — repeat — substitute your data.
One theme — one day: bank / pharmacy / transport / housing.
Spaced repetition: words return after 1, 3, 7 days.

90-Day Map

Weeks 1-4 — Daily Life and Services

Goals: alphabet, reading signs, 300 words.
Topics: documents, bank, pharmacy, transport.
Study route: lessons 1-3 → easy trainer daily 10 minutes.
Mini-dialogues: "at checkout", "at pharmacy", "at bus stop".

Weeks 5-8 — Work and Housing

Goals: 700-800 words, phone scenarios, letters.
Topics: resume, job call, apartment viewings, deposit.
Study route: lessons 4-8 + trainer "answer options".
Practice: 2 phone conversations per week (language partner).

Weeks 9-12 — Conversation and Integration

Goals: 1000+ words, free 10-minute dialogue without prompts.
Topics: talk about yourself (aliyah/family/experience), visits to government offices.
Final: mini-exam: 10-minute dialogue + 150-180 word letter.

Daily Routine (45 minutes)

00:00-10:00 — new words (10-15) from dictionary.
10:00-20:00 — lesson/theory (1 screen) + 3 examples.
20:00-35:00 — trainer: 2 sets of 7-10 tasks.
35:00-45:00 — micro-dialogue on day's topic + record yourself on voice recorder.

Life hack: Everything you can, say in a whisper aloud — articulation speeds up memorization.

Template Phrases by Topic

Documents / Offices (Misrad HaPnim, Misrad HaKlita)

I need an appointment for... — אני צריך/ה תור ל... — ani tsarikh/a tor le‑...
What documents are needed? — אילו מסמכים צריכים? — eylu mismakhim tsrikhim?
Where to get the form? — איפה מקבלים טופס? — eifo mekablim tofes?
Can I book online? — אפשר לקבוע באונליין? — efshar likboa be‑online?

Bank / Mobile Service

I want to open an account — אני רוצה לפתוח חשבון — ani rotse/tsa liftoaḥ ḥeshbon
What are the fees? — אילו עמלות יש? — eylu amlot yesh?
I need a SIM with internet — אני צריך/ה סים עם אינטרנט — ani tsarikh/a sim im internet

Pharmacy / Clinic

Where's the nearest health fund? — איפה הקופה הקרובה? — eifo ha‑kupa ha‑krova?
I have a prescription — יש לי מרשם — yesh li mirsham
I feel sick / it hurts... — לא טוב לי / כואב לי... — lo tov li / ko'ev li...

Transport / Taxi

How to get to...? — איך מגיעים ל...? — eikh magi'im le‑...?
Turn on the meter — תדליק מונה בבקשה — tadlik mone bevakasha

Housing / Rent

Looking for apartment... (area/budget) — אני מחפש/ת דירה... — ani meḥapes/et dira...
What are the deposit terms? — מה תנאי הפיקדון? — ma tnay ha‑pikadon?

For complete collection of 100+ phrases with transcription see article: "100 Conversational Phrases".

"First Month in Israel" Checklist

Misrad HaKlita: absorption voucher, support programs.
Health fund: choose kupat cholim, family doctor.
SIM card: plan with unlimited internet.
Bank: open account, connect app.
Transport: Rav-Kav, Moovit/Israel Railways apps.
Address: rent housing/confirm address, receive arnona.
Work: update resume in Hebrew, create Hebrew LinkedIn.

Links: dictionary, trainers, lessons.

Mini-Dialogues (ready templates)

At office
— שלום, יש לי תור בשעה עשר.
— כן, תעודת זהות בבקשה.
— בבקשה. אני צריך/ה מידע על...

Phone call about apartment
— שלום, ראיתי מודעה על דירה ברחוב...
— מתי אפשר לראות?
— בערב מתאים, תודה.

At bank
— אני רוצה לפתוח חשבון. אילו עמלות יש?
— יש לכם אפליקציה באנגלית/ברוסית?

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Learning "all rules at once". Better 5-7 template phrases into speech.
Long sentences. Cut to 6-8 words.
English "r". Move sound closer to throat: r softer.
Fear of calls. Practice 3 scenarios and record yourself.

Minimum Week Plan (example)

Mon: documents (Misrad HaPnim) — 12 phrases, 1 dialogue.
Tue: bank — 12 phrases, 1 dialogue, call simulation.
Wed: pharmacy — 12 phrases + pronunciation kh/r.
Thu: housing — 12 phrases, reading ads.
Fri: transport — 12 phrases, build route in Moovit.
Sat: review + long dialogue (5-7 minutes).
Sun: rest / Israeli movie with subtitles.

Readiness Check (by end of 90 days)

Reading signs and boards without transliteration.
Holding 10-minute conversation on daily topics.
Understanding instructions in offices.
Writing short messages/letters (100-150 words).
Active vocabulary 1000+ words.

What's Next

Connect language partner 1-2 times per week.
Once a month — speech audit: 3-5 minute recording, error analysis.
Read short news in Hebrew, write down 10 words daily.

If you like the "no fluff and daily practice" approach, HebrewGlot has a structured course with short modules, trainers, and progress tracking. Start with free lessons — then move at your own pace.

Article updated: October 29, 2025