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Ever had that feeling that you wished you could read the bible in its original form and verse? Today you get the bible in almost all languages, but it was originally written in Hebrew. So wouldn't it be absolute fun if you could read and understand Hebrew? There are many language fanatics in the world who are always learning a new language on the go. Learning Hebrew would be one interesting thing to do. Reconnect with one of the oldest languages on earth.
So how do you go about learning Hebrew? Chances are high that the local schools and colleges don't teach the language. But you can ask around and see if any of the linguistics professors in a college could guide you as to which university does offer a course in learning Hebrew. You could enquire at the various universities, buy their prospectus and browse. Well, this chore is for actually learning Hebrew and getting a degree to prove it. If you are just interested in learning Hebrew for the sentimental sake, you can go find a person who is well versed with the language and wouldn't mind to teach you some.
Another great option to consider is the internet tutorials. You can get scores of information on the background of the language and even find loads of blogs and websites dedicated to teaching and learning Hebrew. You could even download free e-books and printable material that you can take a print out of and read at your convenience. Look around for free tutorials. A number of sites provide free audio as well as video tutorials for learning Hebrew basics.
The advanced classes may have a small fee attached to it. But it would be worth the money, because you get to get in the depths of the Jewish language. It's an ancient language and learning Hebrew could actually be an investment. There is a lot of market for people who can read and write in Hebrew, to translate of the older texts in the world. Learning Hebrew would be the best thing you ever did, if being a linguistic was a childhood dream.
You could increase your Hebrew vocabulary, get a Hebrew dictionary and even enrol your kids for free Hebrew learning classes. Kids are always great at grasping a new language, so it's better if you make them learn the language when they are still in their formative years. Learning Hebrew in today's times is very easy. You can be from any place around the world, having any religious background, still learning Hebrew would be easy for you. This is because now you can have the ease of learning Hebrew from the comforts of your home.
Learning Hebrew was never so easy. But yes, you have to be disciplined enough and interested enough to go through the whole process of learning the vast vocabulary, grammar, etc. Learning Hebrew should be taken as a core discipline, one that takes a lot of patience and will power. Nobody ever said the process of learning Hebrew was easy, but the means to achieve that goal is definitely easy and simple.
