I'm not quite to that level where I can type and understand 100% however I did learn in a Hebrew Ulpan for 12 hours a week for 8.5 months. I can get by in Israel without English and I communicate with Israelis in English when I talk to them. I also listen and understand most of what Chaim says in his Hebrew videos. I am well beyond where I though I would be a year ago. Once I get to Israel I will be in another ulpan for 25 hours a week for about 5-6 months. I should be able to join the forum at that point. I could join at this point but I couldn't really say much without (Cheating) using google translate.