Learn Hebrew (Modern)

Learn Hebrew fast with an app that gets you speaking in minutes. Build the confidence to chat with family in Israel, or get by easily on your travels through Jerusalem and beyond.

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Imagine being greeted with “mah nishmnah” (“how are you?”) and replying “hakol beseder” (“fine, thanks”) without missing a beat.

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Learn to speak Hebrew like a local

Many people want to learn Modern Hebrew as a second language to connect with family, explore Jewish heritage, or settle into life in Israel. But many courses focus on written skills in Modern Hebrew, without ever building real spoken confidence.

uTalk is the solution. We’ll help you avoid:

Feeling overwhelmed with grammar rules before learning a single useful phrase
Relying on resources built for written Hebrew study rather than everyday conversation
Losing confidence because you have no way of reviewing your Hebrew pronunciation

Learn Hebrew online today and start holding your own in everyday conversations.

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Three steps to learn Hebrew fast

No classes to schedule. No confusing jargon. Just a clear path to learning Hebrew.

Start in minutes

Subscribe now, download the app or open the web app. Choose Hebrew and select your first category.

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Practise real phrases

Work through short lessons with native speaker audio and memory-boosting games. Reviews focus on the words you find hardest, so you learn faster.

Speak like a local

Try your Hebrew in real life. Beginners and more experienced learners can build practical spoken language and start enjoying real conversations in Israel.

What our learners say about us

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Why uTalk is the best Hebrew learning app

uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise a wide variety of Hindi words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.

Speak first

Practical content covering greetings, travel, family and everyday life. Everything you need to start speaking from day one.

Authentic speakers

Learn from real Hebrew speakers, not computer voices. Hear the language exactly as it's spoken across Israel.

Beginner friendly, fun and effective

Game-like practice builds your confidence. Lessons are short, focused and based on real-life situations.

Learn Hebrew online — Common phrases and audio

uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise key words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.

Phrase Image - I’d like a coffee, please.

אני רוצה (רוצה) קפה, בבקשה.

Ani rotseh (rotsah) kafe bevakasha

I’d like a coffee, please.

שלום.

Shalom

Hello.

כן.

Ken

Yes.

כן, תודה.

Ken, toda

Yes please.

לא.

No.

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לא, תודה.

Lo, toda

No thanks.

בבקשה.

Bevakasha

Please.

תודה.

Toda

Thank you.

תודה רבה.

Toda raba

Thank you very much.

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אין בעד מה.

Ein be'ad ma

You’re welcome.

שתי בירות בבקשה.

Shtei birot bevakasha

Two beers, please.

אוטובוס

otoboos

bus

מכונית

mekhonit

car

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מונית

monit

taxi

רכבת

rakevet

train

תחנת רכבת

takhanat rakevet

railway station

נמל תעופה

nemal te'ufa

airport

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בית מלון

beit malon

hotel

דרכון

darkon

passport

טלפון

telefon

telephone

סליחה.

Slikha

Excuse me.

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מה השעה?

Ma hasha'a?

What time is it?

Phrase Image - Can you repeat that please?

תוכל לחזור על זה, בבקשה?

Tukhal lahazor al ze bevakasha?

Can you repeat that please?

Phrase Image - Please speak more slowly.

דבר לאט יותר, בבקשה.

Daber le'at yoter bevakasha

Please speak more slowly.

אני לא מבין (מבינה).

Ani lo mevin (mevina)

I don’t understand.

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סליחה.

Slikha

Sorry.

איפה השירותים?

Aifo hashirutim?

Where are the toilets?

שירותי נשים

Shirutei nashim

Ladies’ Toilet

שירותי גברים

Shirutei gvarim

Gents’ Toilet

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איפה החוף?

Aifo hakhof?

Where is the beach?

איפה הבנק?

Aifo habank?

Where is the bank?

כמה זה עולה?

Kama ze ole?

How much does this cost?

כרטיס אשראי

kartis ashrai

credit card

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כספומט

kaspomat

cash machine

להתראות.

Lehitra'ot

Goodbye.

אקמול

akamol

paracetamol

מפתחות

maftekhot

keys

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מפה

mapa

map

שמאל

smol

left

ימין

yamin

right

אחת

akhat

one

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שתיים

shta'im

two

שלוש

shalosh

three

Where is it spoken?

Israel

Number of speakers

9,000,000

Language family

Afro-Asiatic

Semitic

Central Semitic

Canaanite

Fun facts | Hebrew

Hebrew is written from right to left and traditionally doesn’t include any vowels, although vowels can be indicated by small dots above and below the consonants.
English words borrowed from Hebrew include: cherub, hallelujah and amen.
Speaking modern Hebrew helps you understand a lot - but not all - of Biblical Hebrew, like speaking English helps you understand a lot - but not all - of Shakespearian English.

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How our Hebrew lessons work

Learning Hebrew should feel manageable from the start. Begin with greetings and high-frequency words, then move on to practical categories covering family, travel and everyday phrases. Every word you hear is voiced by native speakers so you quickly become familiar with how the language sounds. Memory-boosting tests reinforce what you learn, and review sessions adapt to focus more on the words you find trickiest.

Pick a category and the app organises the content so you get quick wins early on. Earn points for correct answers as you practise and improve your pronunciation from the very start. Use the online phrase book to save your favourite phrases and, if you choose, quiz yourself on them too. Switch categories any time, learn online or offline, on mobile or desktop. If you have questions, contact our support team for help – we love hearing from our customers.

Modern Hebrew vs. Biblical Hebrew

Modern Hebrew is directly derived from Biblical Hebrew but there are significant differences.

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Key points

Modern Hebrew is the living, spoken language of Israel today, revived for everyday use in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Biblical Hebrew is the older form found in religious texts, with some differences in vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation from the language spoken on the street in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv today.
uTalk focuses on Modern Hebrew, the version you need for real conversation, travel and connecting with Hebrew speakers, rather than the classical form used mainly for religious study.

Hebrew and its Middle Eastern neighbours

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Hebrew is spoken across Israel, but the wider Middle East is home to closely related Semitic languages with a long shared history.

Whether you have connections elsewhere in the region or simply want to explore further, uTalk also offers Modern Standard Arabic, Egyptian Arabic, Lebanese Arabic, Gulf Arabic and null.

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“We help make learning Hebrew easy.”

“We understand it can feel daunting to tackle a language with its own alphabet and right-to-left script. So uTalk is designed to help you get started easily and quickly by focusing on Hebrew speaking and listening skills. At uTalk, we believe every language matters, which is why we recorded native Hebrew speakers, so you can hear exactly how the language is genuinely spoken, not just how it's written in a textbook.”

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Richard Howeson

uTalk Founder

Why learners trust uTalk for Hebrew

At uTalk, we are passionate about supporting languages that often get overlooked by other apps. Our Hebrew content is recorded by native speakers, so every lesson gives you audio you can trust. The app works for English speakers and for speakers of more than 140 other languages. Check our reviews and see how learners are turning daily practice into real progress.

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Your Hebrew language learning journey

Maybe you want to connect with family, explore Jewish heritage, or settle into life in Israel. Finding lessons that focus on Modern Hebrew, rather than the Biblical form used for religious study, can feel like a challenge.

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uTalk can help. Take your first proper look at Hebrew with First Words like “shalom” (hello) and “toda raba” (thank you very much), then build everyday phrases you can use in real situations. You'll listen to native Hebrew speakers, record yourself copying them and compare your pronunciation with their. Game-like practice makes it fun for beginners, while practical content helps more experienced learners fill gaps in their vocabulary. Learn online or offline, follow a guided path or choose what to work on and when.

The outcome is simple. You'll speak Hebrew with confidence and understand more of what people say around you. You'll use your new skills with family, friends and colleagues across Israel. uTalk fits your life.

See the difference

Before uTalk you were:

Struggling to find structured Hebrew lessons that focus on speaking and listening skills, not just the alphabet
Memorising vocabulary lists with no idea how to use them in conversation
Unsure how native Hebrew speakers actually pronounce everyday phrases
Confusing Modern Hebrew with the Biblical form used in religious study
Missing out on conversations with Hebrew speakers around you

“I'll never be able to speak Hebrew properly.”

With uTalk you will be:

Using everyday Hebrew phrases with ease, from greetings to travel
Perfecting your pronunciation with clear, native speaker audio
Building confidence with daily wins that keep you motivated
Listening to spoken Hebrew and understanding key words and phrases you've learned from the app
Starting real conversations with Hebrew speakers and making meaningful connections

“I can actually have conversations in Hebrew!”

Learn real-life categories in Hebrew

First Words Transport Restaurant Food and Drink Cooking Places Directions Illness Doctor Body Emergencies Social Phrases Leisure Likes and Dislikes Football Match Abroad Football Commentary Sports Shopping Words Fruit Vegetables Clothes Ingredients Home Bathroom Kitchen Tools Family Occupations Animals Animals' Bodies Farming Technology School Business Numbers up to Twenty Numbers up to Ten Million Essential Phrases Adjectives Prepositions Colours Countries Calendar Time Timetable Outdoors Holiday Skiing Camping Golf Sailing Driving Olympics Summer Olympics Winter Olympics Military Commands Military Peace Keeping Military Intelligence Accommodation Shopping Phrases Travelling Free Starter Words Disaster Relief - Volunteers Natural Disasters

Explore the Central Semitic language family

Hebrew belongs to the Central Semitic branch of the Afroasiatic family, sharing roots with languages from the Middle East and parts of North Africa and the Horn of Africa. If you're curious to compare words, sounds or everyday phrases across the family, check out: Modern Standard Arabic, Egyptian Arabic, Lebanese Arabic, Gulf Arabic, Tigrinya and Maltese.

These languages share deep historical roots and often recognisable vocabulary, so learning Hebrew can give you a useful head start exploring the wider Semitic family.

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Your Hebrew questions, answered

Do you offer live online classes or is it just an app?

uTalk is an app and online language learning software. Lessons are digital, short and practical. If you want a tutor, the app still helps you prepare for class and review between sessions.

Can I start as a beginner?

Yes. The course begins with basic greetings and everyday words and phrases and takes you to an A1–A2 level on the CEFR scale. Some of our topics even cover material you’d learn as you grow your skills to B1 or B2.

What application languages do you support? Can I learn without English?

Yes. uTalk works for speakers of more than 140 languages. Choose the one that suits you in Settings.

How is content selected and ordered?

Topics are based on real-life situations. You can select any category and the app suggests a smart learning order for beginners. You can change it at any time.

How does uTalk compare with YouTube lessons?

YouTube can be useful, but it’s hard to check pronunciation or get structured reviews. uTalk gives you native speaker audio, games that test tricky words more often and a clear path from basic to practical use.

Is Modern Hebrew the same as Biblical Hebrew?

No. Modern Hebrew is the spoken language of Israel today, revived for everyday use, while Biblical Hebrew is the older form used in religious texts. They share a core but differ in vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.

Is Hebrew hard to learn?

Hebrew's alphabet and right-to-left script look unfamiliar at first, but the spelling is consistent once you learn the letters. uTalk's short lessons and native speaker audio help you build confidence by focusing on the speaking and listening skills from the outset.

How fast can I learn to speak Hebrew?

Short, regular sessions work best. Many learners can handle simple conversations after a few weeks of steady practice. Your progress depends on how often you use the app and how much you review.

Can I learn Hebrew for free with uTalk?

Yes. Getting started with uTalk is easy, and you can cancel whenever you want. We want you to love uTalk, so we even offer a 28-Day Money Back Guarantee if you are not satisfied.

Where can I learn Hebrew with uTalk?

We’re available on iOS, Android, web, Mac and PC. Get started now and you’ll be directed to download uTalk for your device.

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