THE KEFAR LANGUAGE BLOG
I write about language teaching + learning from my perspective as a Hebrew teacher, Spanish learner, and overall language enthusiast
How do you say SISTERS in Hebrew?
The Hebrew word for the singular word "sister" is אָחוֹת, pronounced /ACHOT/. Typically, to pluralize a feminine noun in Hebrew, you add the suffix –וֹת, pronounced /OT/. The word ACHOT already has...
What is את and how do we use it?
The Hebrew word אֶת - pronounced /et/ - doesn't have a translation in English, and that makes it one of the more difficult grammar points for Hebrew learners. It's a major part of Hebrew speech,...
3 Ways to Teach Hebrew with Pictures
I love to teach Hebrew in Hebrew, even to beginners. It’s not as hard as you might think - and that’s not to say it’s easy - but with pictures and drawings, body language and facial expressions,...
Learn Hebrew Verbs: Lesson #22 Answer Key
If you want to learn Hebrew verbs - binyanim, conjugations, etc - you should subscribe to my YouTube channel to make sure you never miss a video! Better yet - become a Patron, since only Patrons...
7 Hebrew phrases I never want to hear again: Notes from a year teaching in Israel
Have you ever thought about what you would do if a student yells out COCK in your classroom? No? Cool, me neither. It happened to me two years ago, but I remember it like it was yesterday. I was...
What’s the difference between אם and עם?
Do you know the difference between אם and עם? Both אם and עם are pronounced the same way - /im/ - so it can be confusing to know which Hebrew word to use in which context. Worry no more! אם, with an...
The Free Hebrew Music App You Need To Know About
When I decided to start seriously studying Hebrew, one of the first things I started doing was listening to music in Hebrew. It's an enjoyable way to learn new words and phrases, and get excited...
Bite-Sized Hebrew Lesson #6 { htr series }
I can't believe how quickly 2018 has flown by! Only 6 months ago I was in nature's backyard, living and teaching in southern Israel, and now I'm about half way through the school year here in the...
7 Things I Learned Teaching Abroad in Israel
In the Summer of 2016, I got an opportunity to teach English abroad in Israel with an organization called TALMA: The Israel Program for Excellence in English. I taught incoming 4th graders at an...