HebrewPod101 vs. Duolingo

Are you looking for an easier way to learn Hebrew?
With HebrewPod101… You learn Hebrew conversations with quick, 3-15 minute audio & video lessons by real teachers. Just press play. Our teachers give you a practical dialogue, explain every word and grammar rule. And then, you’re ready to speak Hebrew in just minutes.
And on top of it, you get extra study tools… to help you learn even faster: Lesson notes, spaced repetition flashcards, dialogue tracks, voice recording tools.. and more.

What’s the difference between HebrewPod101 and Duolingo?

HebrewPod101
Duolingo
Lesson
Lesson style
Quick Audio/Video lessons made by real teachers. Just press play and listen to a native conversation. Then, our teachers explain and translate words and grammar rules. Read along with lesson notes.
Game-like lessons
Lesson level
Absolute beginner to advanced
(CEFR A1-C1)
Up to Intermediate (CEFR B2)
Practice tests
Downloadable lessons for offline learning
Paid subscription only
Skip lessons
Explore our entire lesson library anytime you want
Paid subscription only
No 3rd party ad to interrupt learning
Unless you upgrade
Learning Resources
Vocabulary Lists
Hebrew Dictionary
Learning with a teacher
(Available with the Premium PLUS subscription)
Personal teacher
Ongoing assessment
Hand-graded assessments
Certificate of Completion
HebrewPod101
Duolingo
Lesson
Quick Audio/Video lessons made by real teachers. Just press play and listen to a native conversation. Then, our teachers explain and translate words and grammar rules. Read along with lesson notes
Absolute beginner to advanced (CEFR A1-C1) Lesson level
Practice tests
Downloadable lessons for offline learning
Skip lessons
Explore our entire lesson library anytime you want
No 3rd party ad to interrupt learning
Learning Resources
Vocabulary Lists
Hebrew Dictionary
Learning with a teacher
(Available with the Premium PLUS subscription)
Personal teacher
Ongoing assessment
Hand-graded assessments
Certificate of Completion
Lesson
Game-like lessons
Up to Intermediate (CEFR B2)
Practice tests
Paid subscription onlyDownloadable lessons for offline learning
Paid subscription onlySkip lessons
Unless you upgradeNo 3rd party ad to interrupt learning
Learning Resources
Vocabulary Lists
Hebrew Dictionary
Learning with a teacher
(Available with the Premium PLUS subscription)
Personal teacher
Ongoing assessment
Hand-graded assessments
Certificate of Completion

Why Learn Hebrew with HebrewPod101

With some programs, you’re just doing “fill-in-the-blank” quizzes. Or playing matching games. Or listening to audio clips of disconnected phrases. And these can help you learn a few words and phrases.
But they can’t help you with speaking and understanding a language.
To understand and start speaking Hebrew, you need to hear actual Hebrew conversations. And then have everything explained to you by a teacher. That’s how HebrewPod101 lessons work.
And our study tools help you master these words, phrases and conversations even faster.
Listen to conversations with audio and video lessons
Read along with lesson notes
Learn anywhere, anytime with free app access
Immerse yourself with Hebrew-only conversation tracks
Replay lessons as much as you want
Review words & phrases with spaced repetition flashcards
Create your own word lists for review
Practice speaking with Voice Recording Tools

See why our students love us

I've been studying Hebrew less than half a year, and only four months into HebrewPod101's Premium package and already had a small conversation with an Israeli. It's true a little Hebrew goes a long way. A young gentlemen from Tel Aviv and his friend were selling Dead Sea products at a shopping mall in the United States. When I mentioned I was studying Hebrew and was able to speak small sentences to them, their faces lit up with smiles. (As well as mine for being able to communicate) These two acquaintances became more like friends in just a few moments. I have a trip planned later this year to go to Israel, and excited to try even more Hebrew by then. I use the WordPower App to flip through flash cards with ease and learn new words daily, and repeat the ones I've studied in five-ten minute intervals throughout the day. (It's a lot more productive than social media and as quick as checking my latest social media updates) I also use the mobile version of HebrewPod101 Premium edition while doing daily tasks. I can listen to short audio dialogues and read the lesson pdf notes all from my phone. It's great for on the go or sitting at home and studying. I'm glad I purchased and have already thought about renewing after my two years. If you don't live in Israel or even if you do, HebrewPod101 gives real life teachings that help you in everyday life situations.
Jonathan Lovelace
What a great course! Thank you for making Hebrew fun and easy! (Yes! I did say “easy”.) I’ve completed the “All About”, “Basic Bootcamp” lessons and "Pronunciation". I'm now in "Absolute Beginner". You have presented learning Hebrew in such a way that once you get a good grasp of the basics, advancing is not that difficult. I almost cried when I realized I could already “read”. Okay, a little bit, but I did read the words, even guessing at what they were by recalling the basics you’ve already given me - and got it right! With such success, you’ve got a loyal customer and I will highly recommend this course to anyone else who wants to learn modern Hebrew.
Tammy Brown
I just recently started using HebrewPod101's Premium service and already I have been able to start speaking to my Hebrew friends in Hebrew. It is a GREAT feeling to learn something new and out of the 4 or 5 different language programs I have used I have to say that these are the best! I also got the Russian Complete language course from the InnovativeLanguage.com store and I am learning that side by side with the Hewbrew. If you are looking for courses that really lead to success then you are at the right place!
Steven Ghandehari

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