Over 7 years of teaching experience to every level. Patient, supportive and let's get started !
Teaches
Hebrew
Native
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Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
Native
Chinese (Other)
Arabic
Arabic (Maghrebi)
Korean
Spanish
Austrian German
French
Japanese
Portuguese
Over 7 years of teaching experience to every level. Patient, supportive and let's get started !
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From IsraelLiving in Jerusalem, Israel (14:31 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 30, 2022
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Professional Hebrew teacher at Tel-Aviv University, specializing in guiding absolute beginners to fluency—especially Chinese speakers with zero background. My dual expertise in language education and cultural research (I speak 11 languages!) helps me craft lessons that resonate across borders. Students call me ‘the confidence builder’—mistakes are celebrated here as stepping stones. Let’s turn Hebrew into your second nature, one tailored lesson at a time.
Me as a Teacher
I teach Hebrew from the alphabet to very advanced in terms of vocabulary, grammar, diction, and idioms. I can help you improve your pronunciation as my accent and way of conversing is natural. I will speak to you slowly in a calm and welcoming tone.
All my classes are specific are tailored to each student's needs. I care about your personality, and ways of learning. I adjust to your specific requirements and states of mind.
I am a very open-minded person I like talking about psychology, history, anthropology, cross-cultural exchanges, and so on.
I mainly teach to adults and I have over five years of experience to a variety of nationalities.
My lessons & teaching style
I provide all the materials and can give you homework assignments. I will take notes during each lesson so you can review vocabulary.
I offer classes to every level so it doesn't matter if you are totally new to Hebrew.
I am a very concrete self-confidence builder and am quite able to guide you through the different levels of comprehension during the lessons.
What can you expect from my lessons?
Substantial progress and results in both writing, speaking and comprehension,
a major increase in your usage of vocabulary in whatever field you will need.
So why don't book a lesson with me and see how it goes?
I can't wait to teach you and hear your progression.
My teaching material
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Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teacher's ceritifcate - Beit Berl College - 2022
Certificate verified
Education
2019 - 2022
Master's - East Asian Studies and Social SciencesTel-Aviv Univesity
2015 - 2019
Bachelor’s - East Asian StudiesTel-Aviv University
Work Experience
2022 - 2022
teacherYironi Yud-Daled Highschool - Tel-Aviv, Israel
5.0
Rating
155
Students
916
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
155
Students
916
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Hebrew Lessons
Trial Lesson
82 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Language essentials in Modern Hebrew for complete beginners: alphabet included
A1 - A2Language Essentials229 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 6% off
Language essentials in Modern Hebrew for intermediates and advanced: grammar included
B1 - C2Language Essentials310 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 6% off
Conversation class for intermediate and advanced levels
B1 - C2Conversation293 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 6% off
Availability
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71 Reviews
SalimgareevaMarina
2 Hebrew lessons
Teacher’s pick
Tzuf brings to his lessons great atmosphere, engaging materials and plenty of practice! I felt some progress already after my first class, and realized how much I need to learn even before that, when Tzuf reviewed my intro homework. Very helpful and recommend to anyone with serious attitude and intention
Feb 9, 2026
Noa Steiger
6 Hebrew lessons
Teacher’s pick
Tzuf is an excellent Hebrew teacher! His passion for teaching really shines through in every lesson. He is absolutely charming and intelligent. What I appreciate most about him is that you can have conversations on a wide range of topics. Learning from him isn't just about language; it's like having engaging discussions with a friend. It is educational and also super fun!
I highly recommend Tzuf for his charisma, intellect and his exceptional dedication!
Jan 9, 2024
Mika Netser
4 Hebrew lessons
I love studying Hebrew with Tzuf. He’s smart, attentive and patient all at once. Plus, he’s very kind and friendly.
מומלץ!
Jan 25, 2026
HartmannJudith
73 Hebrew lessons
Teacher’s pick
Gerade habe ich mich wieder eine wunderbare Stunde mit Tzuf gehabt. Und ich geh beschwingt in den Abend.
Inzwischen lerne ich mit Tzuf seit zehn Monaten hebräisch. Dank ihm bin ich immer dran geblieben, trotz vieler Momente, in denen ich mich gefragt habe, ob ich dabei bleibe. Seine offene und bestärkende Seite wie sein Humor haben mich durch so manche Frustration getragen. Auch seine Bereitschaft, jede meiner Hausaufgaben zu korrigieren, ist eine große Hilfe für mich.
Herzlichen Dank!
Jun 11, 2025
Sean
2 Hebrew lessons
Exceptional instructor with a strong emphasis on correct pronunciation - Tzuf stretched my own abilities and I walked away with not only more vocabulary but more great confidence and accuracy in speaking. Looking forward to more lessons.
Feb 8, 2026
James
9 Hebrew lessons
Tzuf is an excellent teacher. He is organized and has met me right where I am in terms of level. He has also challenged me just the perfect amount to grow.