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Shalomlet's learn Hebrew together
Hi, I'm Roni. Born in Tel Aviv and living in Berlin, I teach Hebrew online to adults and children around the world. We start having dialogues from day one, and my lessons include drawings, games and, most importantly, a lot of patience.
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The teacher,
briefly.
quick facts
- Living in Berlin since 2018, born and raised in Tel Aviv
- I speak German (C1) and English (C2), so I teach in both
- MA in Hebrew Literature and Creative Writing, Ben-Gurion University
- BA honors program in Humanities and Arts, Tel Aviv University
- Studied art at Metàfora, Barcelona (2008)
- MA in Applied Literature, Freie Universität Berlin
- Certified by Ulpan Bayit Tel Aviv (2023)
- Hebrew tutor at BBIS Berlin, 2024 to 2026
- Hebrew ⇄ English translator since 2021
- Teaching online only, on Google Meet, Teams or Zoom
“I've learned several languages from scratch myself, so I know exactly what it feels like: being afraid to make mistakes, working hard to learn new words and grammar rules, reaching a high level in class only to discover how native speakers really talk, and speaking to someone in their language only to have them reply in English.”
I've learned a lot from those experiences, which is why I bring empathy and patience to every lesson. We can work on pronunciation, talking with your in-laws, daily life in Israel, a job interview or an exam. I use Hebrew from Scratch, parts 1 and 2, as well as my own materials. For German speakers I also work with Ivrit Bekef.
I love literature, art and creative expression. Alongside the textbooks, I use songs, videos, games and short podcasts to enrich the learning experience. With children, we also draw and play our way through new vocabulary on a shared screen.
Tailored
Every lesson is designed around your goals.
Playful
Games, songs, doodles, creative writing exercises. Fun helps you stay persistent.
Patient
Mess up the pronunciation as many times as you need to.
A short hello, from me.
If you don't feel like reading all about me, feel free to watch my two-minute video 🙂 You'll learn where I come from, about my language-learning journey, what my lessons are like and how I tailor them to your individual needs.
— Roni Bogin
Read the transcript
Hi, my name is Roni. I'm a Hebrew teacher, originally from Tel Aviv. I live in Berlin. Right now I'm actually traveling — I'm recording this video from Tirana, Albania. I really, really enjoy traveling. I really like learning new languages. I love learning about different cultures, and I enjoy meeting people from all over the world — which is actually why I decided I wanted to be a Hebrew teacher. I moved to Berlin and I learned German from scratch. That was extremely challenging. I ended up going to university and studying in German, but I do feel that these experiences and these struggles have helped me now as a teacher. I know what it's like to be on the other side. I know the struggles of learning a new language, and I bring lots of empathy and patience to the table. In 2023 I did the Hebrew as a foreign language teaching course, and since then I've been teaching adults privately online. I've also worked in a school, tutoring Hebrew with children, and I work as a translator as well, Hebrew to English. I have two degrees in literature and creative writing, so I feel like languages is really my passion. In my lessons I use a book, and I also use a presentation which I created myself. I try to add lots of visual aids, and sometimes I use songs. I really want the lessons to be fun. I think that when something is fun, we want to continue doing it, and that fun helps us persist. I teach all levels, and I will tailor a lesson according to your needs. So if you want to practice speaking or writing — whatever you want to put the emphasis on is up to you. Let me know. I'm very much looking forward to hearing from you.
Which one suits you best?
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Young learners
Short, lively online lessons where we draw and play our way through Hebrew. Stories, games and doodles on a shared screen keep kids engaged, and they often keep practising on their own afterwards.
what's included
- Reading and writing through drawing
- Comics, stories, pictures and songs
- Songs, rhymes and games
- 25- or 60-minute lessons
online, 1-on-1
€45 · 60 min
$50 · ₪150
We draw the object.
This page is taken from a real lesson. Instead of copying a word list, we draw the object and write the word next to the picture, together, on a shared screen. It is an easier and much more fun way to learn new vocabulary.
חתול · כלב · דג · ילד · תות
05 · Languages I speak
Six ways
to be misunderstood.
I've been the awkward beginner in five different languages — and, of course, in my own language as a child. I've also learned a whole new alphabet from scratch. That's exactly what makes me a patient teacher.
- HebrewNative
- EnglishProficient · C2
- GermanAdvanced · C1
- SpanishUpper-Intermediate · B2
- ArabicBeginner · A1
- FrenchBeginner · A1
What students say.
Shalom! The lessons are fun and creative! I like the drawings Roni does during the lessons to practice Hebrew. And I've used much more Hebrew since we started learning.
Roni is exactly the tutor I was looking for. She is structured (uses a theory book, and one for exercises, plus a document she created herself), while at the same time open to changes of path and new requests. She is kind and fun; I feel very comfortable and enjoy our classes!
I love my classes with Roni, they're fun and relaxed, just what I need right now.
Roni is a wonderful teacher! My 7-year-old daughter speaks Hebrew fluently but couldn't read or write, and Roni has been exactly what she needed. The short 25-minute lessons are engaging and genuinely fun, and the best proof is that afterward she sits down to practice on her own initiative. Patient, warm, and really knows how to connect with kids. Highly recommend!
From hi to fluent.
Say hello
Send me a short message mentioning your level, your learning goals and any previous knowledge of Hebrew. That way I can build a trial lesson tailored to your individual needs.
Trial lesson
In the first lesson, I'll assess your level, get to know you, and introduce myself and my teaching methods. I'll show you my teaching materials, tell you which ones to get, and share my own learning material with you.
Online lessons
Here, the learning begins. Lessons are 60 minutes, with 25-minute lessons available for young children, on Zoom, Google Meet or Teams. Homework is optional. The number of weekly lessons depends on your needs, availability and budget.
You start speaking
We start speaking from the very first moment, though I never push anyone. Everyone has their own pace: some prefer to speak early and make mistakes, others like to absorb the language first. Whichever you are, after a few months you'll find yourself having real conversations in Hebrew.
Things students
actually ask.
Do I need to know the Hebrew alphabet?
No. We can start from absolute zero, including which direction to open your notebook.
What languages do you teach in?
I teach in English (C2) and German (C1).
Online or in person?
Online only, on Google Meet, Teams or Zoom. That means we can work together from anywhere in the world.
How long until I can actually speak?
It really depends on how many lessons you take, but my approach is to try to have short dialogues right from the beginning. Usually after a few months we can start having very short conversations in Hebrew.
Do you teach kids?
Yes. I have experience as a Hebrew tutor at a school in Berlin, and I have been teaching children privately online as well. With kids I use a lot of drawing and games on screen to keep them engaged.
How much does it cost?
€45 for a 60-minute online lesson, one-on-one (about $50, or ₪150). Shorter 25-minute formats are available for younger children, just ask.
Before your first lesson.
Three guides to help you get started: the alphabet, the learning journey and Hebrew in Berlin.
The Hebrew alphabet: from creation to punctuation
A guide to the 22 Hebrew letters, print and handwriting, nikud, final letters, roots and the surprises learners meet when they start to read.
From shalom to fluency: how long does it take to learn Hebrew?
How your goals, practice and exposure shape the time it takes to learn Hebrew, plus its challenges, helpful features and a realistic first year.
Learning Hebrew in Berlin
Hebrew in Berlin, reasons people learn it, lessons in English or German, and what a trial lesson with a Berlin-based Israeli teacher looks like.
let's go · בואו נתחיל
Your first Hebrew word
starts here.
(it's probably going to be 'shalom'.)
- €45 per 60-minute lesson ($50 · ₪150)
- One-on-one, online on Google Meet, Teams or Zoom
- Adults and children, every level
- I reply within 24 hours
- +49 178 7911159 on WhatsApp
book a lesson
Let's meet.
Tell me a little about you and I'll come back with a few time slots.