Neta Weiss

Another lesson with Neta completed. My Hebrew has seen good improvement also just from immersing more. Now that I am at a bit higher level, I have some new observations about lessons with Neta. I think her main strength is as a conversation partner, probably most effectively for an intermediate or advanced learner. She will correct all your mistakes which is useful if this is something you are looking for (I am at least) and will give register indications. I do not think she is as effective for being taught grammar points (but being a native speaker conscious of language she can naturally point out usage of certain features just fine, e.g. the imperative/future mix-up in Modern Israeli Hebrew). For that I would probably look for a professional teacher as a beginner in any case. If you are looking for someone to practise dialogue with, however, then I would say Neta is a good fit. The register differences are something very useful that you don't always see with teachers.

Neta is a wonderful teacher! She provides materials to enhance my Hebrew study and meticulously walks through each alphabetical/grammar point so that I understand it thoroughly. Very encouraging and patient as well. Thank you, Neta! :)

Another fine lesson with Neta. I have been noticing a sharp increase in my speaking capabilities within just a month just by finally getting speaking. In this lesson we had some free talking at the beginning and then a reading exercise. I feel this is a good distribution of time as I don't have the level/energy to try to talk for 60 minutes in only Hebrew but by reading I still practice an aspect of Hebrew and learn something along the way. I do not cover explicit grammar lessons like "now I will teach you the future tense" with Neta, but today we discussed the form of לרכוב vs. לרכב as marked by Pealim as being colloquial. It is useful that she is aware of the differences. Sometimes she says thing that strike me as being typical for native speakers trying to explain the rules behind their own language but which do not necessarily always work (as I would for Dutch in my own case). This may be good to pay attention to if you are looking for a grammar-heavy curriculum.

Thank you so much for another wonderful lesson!

I really enjoyed the conversation Neta! Time flew by so fast! Looking forward to talk with her again!

Neta is a very good teacher ! I learn hebrew with a great pleasure with her !