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Hebrew for Adults B

Let’s ask for objects and express our feelings in Hebrew

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Details

This course is for

Adult students of all ages (18 and above), who can hold a basic conversation in Hebrew, know the alphabet and can read and write short and simple texts.

Duration

One academic year.

Course structure and goals

The course is equivalent to an Ulpan in Israel.
The course builds a solid ground for fluent speech, focusing on correct grammar in Hebrew. The class meets every week and practices the use of the correct grammar in speaking, reading and writing. Homework assignments are given every week as well as a list of new words learnt in class. Throughout the course students expand their vocabulary which significantly improves their level of speaking. Students must complete homework assignments sent by the teacher after each lesson.

At the end of the course the student will

know how to speak in Hebrew and ask for objects found in their surroundings.
know how to express feelings and emotions in Hebrew..
know how to construct sentences in Hebrew in their correct grammar.
know how to read short texts, stories and essays in Hebrew.
know how to write short texts in Hebrew.

Schedule

Course start date: Sun, 2012-02-05 01:00
Course end date: Fri, 2012-09-28 01:00

Syllabus

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Unit No.Lesson NameLesson Description
1Welcome to second gradeIn this lesson we'll get acquainted with the teacher and with our classmates, and then we'll enter into the happy and festive environment of Hebrew studies.
2Excellent studentsIn this lesson we'll learn how to identify the gender of a noun, and how to match an adjective to a noun.
3The excellent students learn Hebrew on the internetIn this lesson we'll continue further and deeper into the subject of matching an adjective to a noun.
4Present tense verbIn this lesson we'll go over all the groups of present tense verbs we know, as preparation for learning the past tense!
5Traveling on an outingIn this lesson we'll go over the present tense conjugation and the infinitive construct of pa'al-stem verbs.
We'll think about where to travel on a short outing in Israel, and we'll talk about dentists.
6A letter from IsraelIn this lesson we'll delve deeper into the present tense conjugation of pa'al-stem verbs, and we'll read the letter Danny (who came to Israel to study) wrote to his parents.
7What did you say?
I didn't hear!		In this lesson we'll finally begin learning the past tense!
We'll learn the past tense conjugation of pa'al-stem verbs (regular verbs) and we'll read about Rachel's trip to Eilat.
8Vegetable salad and fruitcakeIn this lesson we'll learn about combining noun constructs. Understanding noun constructs and the ability to create them will broaden and enrich our manner of expression in Hebrew.
9Birthday presentsIn this lesson we'll deepen our understanding of the subject of noun constructs. We'll eat chocolate cake and we'll buy history books.
10Danny says that there's nothing in the house - no coffee, and not even sugar!In this lesson we'll study double negative expressions (never, nothing...) and how to use them in Hebrew.
We'll also learn to relate to what other people say, and we'll learn useful Hebrew words.
11Pa'al-stem verbs - Ayin-Vav groupDanny's aunt has arrived for a visit, and all day long she sings opera. What can he do? Danny is very tired...
12Where did you live a year ago?In this lesson, we'll learn past tense conjugation of pa'al-stem verbs, of the Ayin-Vav type.
By the end of the lesson we'll know how to tell where we lived a year ago, and when was the last time we flew to Israel.
13The students are excellentIn this lesson we'll learn to understand and say sentences without verbs. In Hebrew, the verb "to be" doesn't exist in present tense. What do we do?
Study of verbless sentences will broaden our expressive ability and comprehension in Hebrew.
14AltogetherVery organized people do the same things every day. What about you?
15Review lessonThere are people who love to fly, and there are those who are afraid to. What about you?
An excellent opportunity to review everything we've learned so far, and to understand everything that's not perfectly clear.
16Traveling throughout the world and keeping house.Dad and mom are traveling the world, while the children remain at home. In this lesson, we'll learn many new verbs with the active construct (such as medabber (speak), metayyel (travel), meshalem (pay)...)
17What's Cooking?In this lesson, we will learn the past tense conjugation of Pi'el group.
18It's Useful to Learn HebrewIt's useful to learn Hebrew.
No smoking!
It's impossible to ski in Jerusalem.
In this lesson we will learn about infinitive-combinations, and by the end we will be able to construct similar sentences in Hebrew.
19For Me and YouIn this lesson we will learn the inflection of the preposition "ì...", as well as verbs and expressions that require using this inflection.
By the end of the lesson we will be able to say in plain Hebrew:
"He has no time!" or "Perhaps you can help me?"
20It's Worth Your While!In this lesson we will learn how to combine what we learned in the last two lessons.
So how can I help you?
21Mine - YoursIn this lesson we will learn the inflection of the preposition "ùì".
So whose book is this? Mine or yours?
22Review LessonIn this lesson we will review the past tense conjugations we've learned so far as well as additional subjects.
23Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?we will watch the television program "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?", and while doing so we will learn many verbs in Pa'al group, Lamed-yod type such asìøàåú ,ìäéåú ì÷ðåú.
24Touring IsraelYosi and Rina toured Israel for five days. Where did they go? What did they see?
we will tour with them and learn the past tense conjugation of Pa'al group, Lamed-yod type such as ìøàåú, ìäéåú, ì÷ðåú.
25Neighbors...In this lesson we will read about two neighbors - one of whom is rich and the other is poor. How do they get along?
26The Boy Doesn't Stop Playing with the Computer! What's to Be Done?Malka asks the psychologist to help her. She has a problem. Her son Danny plays with the computer all day long.
What do you think she should do?
27Feeling GoodIn this lesson we will learn the past tense conjugation of Hif'il, such as ìäøâéù.
28Me - YouHow do you say in Hebrew "I love you"? In this lesson we will learn the inflection of the preposition "àú".
29resent Tense - äúôòìIn this lesson we will go over indirect speech and the present tense conjugation of Hitpa'el, such as ìäúôìì.
30Past Tense (äúôòì) + ReviewIn this lesson we will learn the past tense conjugation of Hitpa'el (such as ìäúôìì) and review the past tense conjugations of all the verb groups we have studied.
31To Be with YouIn this lesson we will learn the inflection of the preposition "òí".
32Expressing the Notion of TimeIn this lesson we will study temporal clauses - how to describe chronology in a sentence.

Now having completed Course B in eTeacher, you will have a good understanding of Hebrew and be able to speak with fluency.
See you in the next course!

Testimonials

Below you can find just a few of the many expressions of positive feedback that our programs have received for this course

  •   Exellent lesson, good speed. Thanks.  
    Cohen Simon, Rotterdam, Netherlands
  •   Thank you we learn the language in the proper way 
    El-Aref Nisreen, Jerusalem, Israel
  •   Very good, I am perfectly content. I learned quite a lot. Very good that we could talk and listen to Hebrew a lot. Our teacher explains difficult grammatical problems very well. I'm beginning to speak Hebrew a bit. I'd like to continue soon! 
    Diana Krull, Stockolm, Sweden
  •   Thank you we learn the language in the proper way Dalia is really very good & helpful, I enjoy my weekly classes, Todah. 
    El-Aref Nisreen, Jerusalem, Israel
  •   thank you for providing a way for us to learn even outside Israel. yasher koach 
    Gitchel Aharon, USA
  •   This was excellent. I am learning not only how to speak Hebrew but how to intonate my voice correctly. Thank you for Niva's patience and kindness so we can learn how to speak it correctly and not like an English slang. 
    Sharon Grace, Australia
  •   This was a very good practice and consolidation lesson with lots of speaking and reading. Very very useful and Michal has an excellent supportive manner. 
    Smith Pete, United Kingdom
  •   Very good class today - i like that the teacher is writing the text down. it will be good for review. 
    Raz Charyll, USA
  •   I am having fun learning Hebrew Lashon Ha Kodesh, after two lessons I can see this is the best method for me In a situation where no one around me speaks Hebrew much, outside of the Scripture reading for Shabbat, and the Liturgy. your method gently forces me to think and speak in the language, this is what I need. Todah rabah 
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  •   Any progress I make is because of Sigal. Her teaching is wonderful! 
    Diamond Arnold, USA
  •   Very patient and thorough. Great teacher. 
    Monro Kevin, United Kingdom
  •   Excellent as usual; Yoni is a fantastic teacher 
    Levy Ralph, USA
  •   sigal is the best 
    Schneiderman Ciara, Australia
  •   our classes are good because the teacher is very atentious with the students. 
    Dwek Jack, Brazil (E)
  •   I am very impressed by the service hebrew online is providing - the reminder phone calls, the study kit, the technical set up - great! Yardena is very clear and understandable and I look forward to future classes 
    Nicole,
  •   very good. I really enjoy Michal and she is so patient and always smiles. 
    Pankowsky Dan, USA
  •   Eti is a very good teacher who has patience and can explain in a way that everyone can follow. 
    Rouhier Fabrice, Germany
  •   very good teacher and patient, best of all! 
    Flores Louis, USA
  •   Malka is both a GREAT teacher and a wonderful MENSCH! I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity to study with her--TODAH RABA! 
    Betzel Daniel, USA