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Itay Dafan
Community TutorTeaches
Hebrew
Native
Speaks
English
Italian
Spanish
Hebrew for professionals, relocation & real-world use
Teaches
Hebrew
Native
Speaks
English
Italian
Spanish
Hebrew for professionals, relocation & real-world use
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From IsraelLiving in Houston, United States (17:57 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 13, 2018InterestsBusiness & FinanceHistoryReadingTravelSports & Fitness
Shalom! I’m Itay, a native Hebrew speaker with an international background and experience living and working in the U.S.
I help students speak Hebrew confidently in real-life situations—whether for travel, relocation, or professional use. My lessons are practical and results-driven: from the first lesson, you’ll start using Hebrew actively, focusing on real conversations, natural expressions, and confidence.
I adapt each lesson to your goals so you can make clear progress and speak naturally.
Me as a Teacher
I focus on making Hebrew practical, clear, and easy to use in real life. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, I’ll help you build confidence and actually speak—not just study.
My teaching style is relaxed but structured: you’ll feel comfortable, while still making real progress every lesson. I guide you step by step, correct your mistakes, and help you sound more natural.
I started teaching Hebrew to people from around the world, and it quickly became something I truly enjoy. Today, I bring that same energy into every lesson—supportive, focused, and results-driven. My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are structured to help you speak Hebrew confidently and naturally.
We focus on real-life communication through guided conversation, practical exercises, and targeted corrections. You won’t just learn—you’ll actively use Hebrew in every lesson.
I combine speaking practice with reading, listening, and real-world topics like daily life, culture, and current events, so your Hebrew becomes both accurate and natural.
You’ll always know what you’re improving and how to progress, while learning in a supportive environment where mistakes are part of the process.My teaching material
- Articles and news
- Text Documents
- Homework Assignments
- Video files
Certificates
Appreciation letter by the mayor - City of Houston - 2023
Education
2015 - 2021
Bachelor’s - political science and international relations
Work Experience
2021 - 2022
Student at NASA Space Center University
5.0
Rating
79
Students
406
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Hebrew Lessons
Trial Lesson
26 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
🗣️ Real-Life Hebrew Conversation (Speak with Confidence)
A2 - C2Conversation371 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 8% off
📖 Hebrew Reading & Pronunciation (Speak Clearly & Naturally)
A2 - C2Language Essentials8 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 12% off
Availability
70 Reviews
Steve Santayana
31 Hebrew lessons
Teacher’s pick
Itay is an amazing teacher. I've worked with him for months and he's helped push my Hebrew to the next level. I'll continue working with him and can't recommend him enough!
Nov 17, 2025
Paulo Behar
43 Hebrew lessons
Teacher’s pick
Professor de alta qualidade, muito empático, técnica excelente!
Jun 5, 2025
Anja
1 Hebrew lesson
תודה רבה! היה מעניין מאוד 😄
Nov 6, 2025
T'helah תהילה
29 Hebrew lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've had a lot of Hebrew teachers over the past 10+ years and Itay is one of the best. Every lesson with him is interesting and challenges me, which is exactly what I need as an advanced speaker. 5 stars!
Nov 16, 2025
Steve Santayana
31 Hebrew lessons
He is the best!
Dec 9, 2025
Liberty FitzClaridge
1 Hebrew lesson
Flexible and helpful with the thing I was working on, thanks.
Sep 24, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 16.00
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