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Learn Hebrew in 3 Months: A Realistic Plan for Beginners

A practical guide to learning Hebrew from scratch in 3 months. Proven methods, study schedule, and free resources.

HebrewGlot Team

Learn Hebrew in 3 Months: A Realistic Plan for Beginners

Learning Hebrew may seem daunting, but with the right approach, you can achieve basic conversational level in 3 months. In this article, we present a realistic learning plan.

Month 1: Basics and Alphabet

Week 1-2: Alphabet and Pronunciation

  • Learn all 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet
  • Master the vowel system (nikud)
  • Practice reading at least 30 minutes daily
  • Use HebrewGlot for interactive practice

Week 3-4: First Words and Phrases

  • Learn 200 most common words
  • Master basic greetings and polite phrases
  • Start distinguishing binyanim (verb patterns)

Daily Schedule:

  • 20 minutes - learning new words
  • 20 minutes - HebrewGlot exercises
  • 10 minutes - reading simple texts

Month 2: Grammar and Conversational Practice

Present Tense

Focus on verb conjugations in present tense:

  • Binyan PAAL (פָּעַל)
  • Binyan PIEL (פִּעֵל)
  • Binyan HIFIL (הִפְעִיל)

Vocabulary Expansion

  • Goal: 500-700 words by end of month
  • Focus on thematic groups: family, work, food, transportation
  • Use HebrewGlot dictionary for systematization

Speaking Practice

  • Find a language partner (tandem)
  • Join online Hebrew learning groups
  • Watch Israeli series with subtitles

Month 3: Past and Future Tense

Past Tense (עָבָר)

  • Learn conjugations of all main binyanim
  • Practice telling stories about past events
  • Pay attention to irregular verbs

Future Tense (עָתִיד)

  • Master future tense formation
  • Learn to plan and discuss future events

Knowledge Consolidation

  • Solve exercises on HebrewGlot Trainer daily
  • Write short texts in Hebrew (5-10 sentences)
  • Try thinking in Hebrew in everyday situations

Additional Resources

  1. Online Platforms:

    • HebrewGlot - comprehensive learning with exercises
    • Pealim - verb conjugation
    • Reverso Context - contextual translation

  2. Mobile Apps:

    • HebrewGlot (use on phone)
    • Anki - flashcards for memorizing words

  3. YouTube Channels:

    • HebrewPod101
    • Learn Hebrew with HebrewPod101.com

Realistic Expectations

After 3 months of intensive study (1-2 hours daily) you will be able to:

  • ✅ Read simple texts
  • ✅ Conduct basic dialogue on everyday topics
  • ✅ Understand basic grammar
  • ✅ Have vocabulary of 700-1000 words

Important: This requires discipline and daily practice. Skipping lessons will significantly slow progress.

Start Right Now!

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Article updated: October 26, 2025

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Learn Hebrew in 3 Months: A Realistic Plan for Beginners