r/LearnHebrew • u/Zaddyshemesh • 4d ago

Ask me for any tips!

Living in Israel for 11 years, but only until started speaking Hebrew after 5 years.

I just took a break from hi tech and been working fully in Hebrew as a front desk receptionist at a gym specifically to become fluent and reimmerse myself into Israeli culture.

I have come very very far, but luckily I did learn to read and write at younger age.

I’ve failed an still do most of the time but that’s how we learn :)

If you want any tips or help I can share some tricks!

*fluent in English and Spanish

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u/frankiebabylon 4d ago

I’m studying since one year at Citizen Cafe and having small conversations with my Israeli husband but I live in the U.S. so no way to fully immerse myself. How did you finally become conversational and do you think I can without actually living there?

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u/Zaddyshemesh 4d ago

I would highly recommend learning Israeli Hebrew songs, in particular anything mainstream such as Omer Adam.

The Hebrew in the today popular hits, is the Hebrew the majority of people speak in the street.

I recommend learning the lyrics but actually LEARNING the lyrics, what it means, how it’s pronounced.

There is nothing more satisfying then being at a celebration where everyone knows the songs and sings along as you know it.

You could even beat your husbands “israeliness” by knowing certified all known bangers without even living here.

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u/frankiebabylon 4d ago

That’s a great idea. My problem is I don’t care much for modern pop Israeli music. I did start learning some classics like from Arik Einstein which is more up my alley, but it’s ultra poetic stuff so not quite as useful. But thank you for the suggestion and reminder!

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u/Zaddyshemesh 4d ago

Same! Honestly I hate any and all music after 2009 lol

The first songs I learned were by Chava Alberstein. It’s super advanced and no one speaks like that but important culturally

Eyal Golan has had music over the decades , highly recommended his music. The Hebrew is not difficult and still relevant

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u/The3nzymeQueen 4d ago

Ooh some reccs please, feel free to DM me. I'm always on the look out for more solid israeli music

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u/KamtzaBarKamtza 3d ago

What kind of work were you doing in tech? How much Hebrew was required for the job? Were regular office interactions typically in Hebrew or in English?