Ulpan: Intensive Hebrew Language

Designed for those with little or no prior knowledge of Hebrew. Classes are taught almost entirely in Hebrew, and students are encouraged and expected to speak the language in class. Vocabulary consists of about 250 new words each semester.

What You’ll Learn

• To read and write both block and script letters
• Foundations of grammar, such as masculine and feminine, the definite article and the basic structure of Hebrew sentences
• To use basic forms of present tense, past tense and infinitives
• To have simple conversation using familiar vocabulary and basic grammar

Designed for students with moderate ability to express themselves by writing and speaking Hebrew. You’ll listen to stories and recorded dialogues, watch videos, participate in open conversations and write short expository passages.

What You’ll Learn

• Continue to develop reading fluency and comprehension skills through a variety of materials (textbook, news papers articles, short stories)
• Strengthen and develop writing skills using a variety of writing forms
• To use more advanced grammatical forms and structures such as future  and imperative tenses as well as compound and complex sentences
• Expand vocabulary knowledge and ability to conduct a short conversation in Hebrew

Designed for students with a high level of language skills and ability to express themselves by writing and speaking Hebrew. The course is structured to accommodate a wide range of student interests. You’ll carry on conversations taken from daily life, read texts dealing with cultural and historical topics and explore original literature.

What You’ll Learn