Shalom (שָלוֹם) and welcome to Marabu, a different kind of Hebrew school.

Marabu (מַרַבּוּ) is a Berlin-based hybrid Hebrew school offering in-person and online classes. It places special emphasis on the visual aspect of language learning, combining traditional Ulpan teaching methods with uncompromised, constantly updated original content. Whether your goal is to speak, write, or read Hebrew, Marabu will help you achieve it quickly through playful, personally tailored, and attentive instruction.

Testimonials

Jana, Portland :

I cannot say enough good things about Ella as a teacher. I have been taking lessons with her once a week for just over a year. My goals were to improve my vocabulary and to enjoy the beauty of the language in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere.  She brings comics, music, fine art,  and literature to our lessons - I often learn things that I think about all through the week until the next lesson.  Ella is truly a gem. 

Barbea, Honolulu :

Ella is a fantastic teacher. She is teaching my 11-year old daughter Hebrew. From the very beginning, Ella wanted to know more about my daughter, things she is interested in, and her drive behind wanting to learn Hebrew. All of this, of course, helped to know what would keep my daughter engaged in lessons. She is so joyful about her progress and excited for each of her lessons.

Ann, Berlin / Tel aviv :

Bei Ella Hebräisch zu lernen war eine Freude. Mit ihrer freundlichen und einnehmenden Art fiel das Lernen trotz Unterricht über Zoom stets leicht. Ella findet hervorragende Erklärungen und hat immer Eselsbrücken zur Hand. Ich lerne nun in Israel weiter, aber bin sehr froh, durch den Unterricht mit Ella bei meiner Ankunft gute Orientierung und erste Kenntnisse für Smalltalk gehabt zu haben.

Marcus / Saarbrücken :

Ella gestaltet den Unterricht sehr abwechslungsreich und motiviert mich (als Anfänger) durch einfache Fragen aktiv Hebräisch zu sprechen. Ellas Unterricht ist sehr gut strukturiert und macht durch ihre sympathische Art und ihre didaktischen Fähigkeiten viel Spaß, so dass die 60 Minuten auch abends nicht anstrengend sind und man schnell Fortschritte merkt. Ich kann Ella auch für Anfänger ohne Vorkenntnisse als Hebräisch Lehrerin nur empfehlen!

Dan / NYC :

I've been taking classes with Ella for a year and a half. I have a lot of friends and family who live in Israel and I wanted to converse with them in their language. Ella’s understanding of my needs as a student are outstanding: I never feel frustrated or overwhelmed because she knows exactly how and when to introduce new ideas and I always wish there was more time in the classes.

Services & fees

  • 60 minute 1:1 class in person or via Zoom. Single class 40 € / 12 pack 450 €. (Valid for 6 months max).

  • 300 € for a 12 classes package. (classes are 60 minutes long).

  • 90 minute class via Zoom or in person. Max 8 participants. 150/180 € for 12 meetings.