Hebrew conversation, without freezing up.
An approach built around the skill you want most: real, everyday conversation with Israelis, at real speed.
Does any of this sound familiar?
You go blank
You know quite a lot of words and even a lot of grammar, but in a real conversation with an Israeli, at real speed, you freeze.
It’s not how people speak
What you learned feels irrelevant to the way people actually talk. You need practical, everyday Hebrew that’s used today.
Words don’t stick
You learn new words, then forget them, as if you never really learned them in the first place.
They switch to English
You start speaking Hebrew to someone and they automatically switch to English.
I’m Mike. I’ve walked this path, and still am.
I moved to Israel in 2012 speaking only a handful of words of Hebrew. Making aliyah without the language to connect with people was really challenging. I felt incredibly isolated, and that both challenged me and fuelled my desire to learn Hebrew as quickly and efficiently as possible.
I insistently and stubbornly refused to speak English to people. While this added to my sense of social isolation at first, it allowed me to immerse myself in constant opportunities for speaking, and this accelerated my Hebrew learning. I wrote down every new word and constantly tinkered with different systems for remembering them.
After a year or so of volunteering, to improve my Hebrew and my sense of connection to the place I’d chosen to live, I was fortunate to find a job as a homeroom teacher at a small primary school in the Upper Galilee, at Kibbutz Amir. It was an incredibly challenging leap, and over those two years my Hebrew got significantly better.
I started teaching others around that time, in 2015, and I’m still teaching to this day, and still learning. It’s such a delight, and a relief, to live my life in Hebrew, to feel fully a part of this country and to connect with people in Hebrew.
My teaching is about one thing: helping you improve your conversational Hebrew, so that when you speak with Israelis you can understand, join in the conversation and express yourself.
Two things get you talking.
The goal: understand 95% of your conversations.
A word becomes yours one step at a time.
בַּסּוֹףin the end
- You hear it
- You get it in a conversation
- You say it when asked
- You use it yourself, with effort
- It comes out without thinking
Your plan
- 1Get the free guideSix Things I’ve Learned: the keys to conversational Hebrew.Get the guide
- 2Start talking in Ulpan AIOpen a free account and let Noa guide you to fluency.Start free
- 3Talk with real peopleWhen you want to practise with people, join the Conversation Club or book a private lesson with me.See the options
Ulpan AI
A conversation coach in your pocket
Ulpan AI is my app, with my methodology built in. It’s designed to take you from where you are now to fluency in conversational Hebrew, guided by an AI coach who learns your goals, what’s missing and the way you learn, and fills in the gaps.
- Live spoken conversations and chat, any time, with incredibly real-sounding Hebrew AI partners
- Role-play real Israeli situations
- Smart flashcards that test you just before you’d forget a word
- Everyday slang and phrases, plus full verb and preposition tables
Hi, I’m Noa! I’m your Hebrew coach, and I’ll be taking you to fluency.
Let me start by asking you some questions to understand your level and your goals.
יַאלְלָה, בּוֹאִי נַתְחִיל!
Yalla, let’s get started!
Practise with real people
Conversation Club
We meet once a week on Zoom, with two times to choose from. It’s a supportive space to make mistakes freely, without pressure to get things right, and to get good at being understood.
Apply for a free sessionPrivate lessons
One-to-one practice building your conversational Hebrew, with the words you need for your life and goals. I usually have one or two spaces available.
Book a free 30-minute trial“I’ve tried many apps over the years and yours so far, is the best I’ve seen.”
“It encouraged me to speak freely without fear of errors, I feel I am getting more fluent and less inhibited.”
“When I first started learning with him, I was terrified to speak… I have grown tremendously as a Hebrew speaker and language student thanks to Mike.”
Questions people ask me
How much is Ulpan AI?
There’s a free plan forever, no credit card needed. Plus is $25 USD (₪75) a month and Pro is $45 USD (₪130) a month, and you can cancel anytime.
How does the Conversation Club work?
We meet weekly on Zoom for an hour, mostly in small breakout rooms. It’s for intermediate students and above. Sessions are on Sundays at 19:30 Israel time (12:30 pm ET / 9:30 am PT), and on Mondays at 11:00 Israel time, which is evening in Australia.
How much is the club, and how do I pay?
280 ₪ / $80 USD / $110 AUD a month, which covers one session a week. It’s a recurring monthly payment by PayPal or credit card, and you can cancel anytime.
Can I try the club first?
Yes. Apply here, and we’ll have a quick call to make sure it’s the right fit. Your first session is free.
How much are private lessons?
Lessons are 60 minutes on Zoom. 220 ₪ / $70 USD for one person, or 250 ₪ / $80 USD for two people learning together.
Can I have a trial lesson?
Yes, we can start with a free 30-minute trial lesson to talk about your goals. Book a time that suits you here. The booking is a real appointment in my calendar and I’ll be there, so if you can’t make it, please cancel.
Do you offer in-person lessons?
All my lessons are on Zoom.
