Why chose on line learning? by Rachele Silver ISH Contributing writer

Why chose on line learning? I know from some of the students point of view that it's more conducive learn in their comfort of their own home also without the pressure of travel and parking. However, as an English teacher, I was interested to hear teachers prospective. I telephoned Osnat who is qualified language teacher with over a decades experience behind her, who is a Hebrew teacher with Istudyhebrew.com to ask her opinion on the virtual classroom. Osnat enlightened me; she reminded me that in a normal teaching day, where time is taken from lesson preparation to travel, the teacher often arrives hassled and maybe not able to totally focus on the lesson. As an on line teacher Osnat has to only walk to her computer with her lesson plan , and greet her student, she is fresh relaxed and able to give 100% attention to her students needs . Osnat teaches all levels of students, each group comprises of students on the same starting level, from very beginners who have no knowledge of Hebrew whatsoever, to advanced students. She explained how the students build up a relationship with their on line class, but because there is no webcam it overcomes the student's initial embarrassment and they learn in a stress free environment, the students support & encourage each others efforts. Since the classes are small, Osnat can customize the lesson to suit the individual students learning needs. I was struck by Osnat's professionalism yet her friendliness; she put me at my ease, and I could imagine her building up an instant rapport with her students. When I asked her what the best part of her job was she didn't hesitate for even a split second, "my student's success "she said, "knowing they have achieved their goal in a relaxed and happy manner. " Before my conversation with Osnat I was somewhat apprehensive about undertaking a Hebrew language course on line , but now I am excited, knowing that my teacher will also be professional, and personable and able to help me through the mine field of learning Hebrew, and I am looking forward to sharing my experience with you.