Work with an instructor. The Hebrew alphabet is complicated and can be difficult to learn on your own. An instructor can show you how Hebrew letters are formed and indicate the proper way to pronounce each letter. Certain sounds such as the ch sound are hard for many native English speakers to master without practice. A few basic Hebrew lessons will provide you with the grounding necessary to study the written language.
Learn the basics first. The Hebrew alphabet, known as the alef-bet in Hebrew, is composed of 27 letters. Each letter has both a print and a script form--you should master both. Get a lined Hebrew notebook, one that has slightly different lines than a standard American notebook. An instructor can help you practice writing the letters.
Practice as much as possible. Mastery of the Hebrew alphabet requires practice to get used to the formation of the letters. Most Hebrew letters do not have an English counterpart. Hebrew letters also have forms such as the final form that differs when placed at the end of a word. Hebrew, unlike English, is written from right to left instead of from left to right. You may need to accustom your eyes and brain to seeing the alphabet slightly differently.
Use vowels. Many Hebrew publications designed for native speakers leave out vowels. Hebrew vowels are added in the language using dots and dashes underneath the letters. When first learning Hebrew you should always read material that has the vowels put in. This will help you master the sounds used in Hebrew. Most publications and educational materials designed for beginners utilizes vowels.
Study at an ulpan. An ulpan is a common Israel institution designed to help students master Hebrew quickly. Ulpans can also be found in many American cities with a large Jewish population. Students can study the language in short bursts of a week or less, or take longer Hebrew lessons that may last for six months or longer. An ulpan instructor will help you with all aspects of the Hebrew alphabet by immersing you in the language.