“I am learning modern Hebrew, which, the professor assures the class, is not the same language as ancient Hebrew.
I know students who can read ancient Hebrew but must start all over again to learn Modern Hebrew.”
I started with the ancient language, but didn’t find the jump into modern all that difficult, except that Israelis talk too fast for me to follow, and there are some new terms like “mechona” (car) and “masreda” (office) that I had to get used to.
You are a superstar. :)
I am very slow and stupid at languages. It is like math for me. One plus One equals two on a good day with everything going right in my life.
I wish I had a talent for it, but I don't. So, I have to rely on what the profs tell me. (like I said earlier, especially if I want to pass those exams)