MIT Hillel
Hebrew@MIT is a program started by students for students consisting of Hebrew classes at a variety of levels taught by MIT students and community members. Students spend two hours a week learning the Hebrew aleph bet with fellow beginners.
Classes on the very beginner and intermediate level are offered both during the term and during IAP.
Level 1
After participating in all 10 classes and completing the assignments, learners will:
- Be able to read Hebrew in print and script with punctuation marks
- Be able to Introduce themselves, ask for directions, tell the time and shop in Hebrew
- Understand some Hebrew slang
- Expand their vocabulary. They will know at least 100 new Hebrew words.
Level 2 (this is a rough estimation)
Learners will be allowed to participate in level 2 classes only if successfully completed level 1 or passed a pretest.
After participating in all 10 classes and completing the assignments, learners will:
- Improve their reading skills and will be able to read Hebrew in print and script without punctuation marks
- Be able to make basic conversations in Hebrew
- Expand their vocabulary by at least 100 new words.
- Become familiar with Hebrew grammar basics (singular, plural, feminine, masculine, verb conjugation, and more).
Want to teach Hebrew?
If you have Hebrew knowledge and a love for the Hebrew language, come share those passions with others in a stress-free, fun learning environment.
We now offer volunteer teachers a comprehensive teacher training. This covers the basics of classroom management, curriculum and lesson plan development, and educational theory. Much of the training is on-line.
Once accepted as a teacher candidate, the training will be provided free of charge.
“I can't describe the feeling of working with real beginners who in the beginning of the semester don't know any Hebrew and by the end of the semester can actually read, it is very satisfying.” (Eliad Shmuel)
Find out more
- Email hebrew@mit.edu for details about the program and ways to sign up, or
- Stop by the Hillel offices in W11
We are a group of several organizations:
