Innovation in Language Learning

Teaching a second language effectively requires moving beyond textbooks into immersive, real-world contexts. This presentation demonstrates a practical, experiential approach to teaching Hebrew as a second language through sensory and physical classroom simulations. Based on successful classroom practices, the session explores how transforming the classroom into interactive spaces—such as a 'Classroom Supermarket', a 'Classroom Cinema', and theatre role-playing stages—enhances language acquisition. By engaging in these tactile and situational activities, students actively practice everyday Hebrew vocabulary, sentence structures, and spontaneous conversation. The presentation will analyze how these physical, play-based strategies break psychological barriers, reduce language anxiety, and boost students' speaking confidence. Attendees will receive actionable frameworks and creative ideas for designing immersive, sensory-driven language environments that foster natural communication.

Keywords: Hebrew as a Second Language, Experiential Learning, Role-Play, Classroom Simulations, Sensory Pedagogy