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Hebrew course for advanced level
$349.99
The advanced Hebrew course, typically encompassing Level Dalet and Level Heh in the Ulpan system, is designed for students who are already functionally fluent. The focus shifts entirely to mastering complex linguistic structures, formal registers, specialized vocabulary, and deep cultural content.
The primary goal is to achieve near-native proficiency, allowing students to navigate academic, professional, and complex cultural environments entirely in Hebrew.
Key Components of an Advanced Hebrew Course
I. Advanced Linguistic Mastery
The final stages of grammar study focus on irregularities and stylistic choices:
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Irregular Verbs (Gzarot): Finalizing the study of all irregular verb forms (such as verbs with guttural letters or weak roots) across all seven binyanim (conjugation patterns).
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Derivational Morphology: Systematic study of patterns for forming nouns, adjectives, and adverbs from verbal roots, significantly expanding vocabulary by understanding the underlying structure.
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Complex Syntax: Mastering advanced clause structures, including conditional, purpose, and comparative clauses, and distinguishing between formal - written and spoken - colloquial syntax.
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Passive Forms: Thoroughly understanding and utilizing the passive to vary sentence structure.
II. Reading and Comprehension
Students engage with authentic, unadapted, and challenging materials:
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Formal and Academic Texts: Reading and analyzing articles from major Israeli newspapers (editorials, current affairs), academic papers, and official documents.
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Literature and Poetry: Reading Modern Hebrew short stories, essays, and poetry by prominent Israeli authors (e.g., Amos Oz, Yehuda Amichai, Leah Goldberg).
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Critical Analysis: Developing the ability to identify the writer's tone, opinion, and rhetorical devices, and summarizing complex arguments accurately.
III. Speaking and Discussion
Conversation moves beyond everyday life into nuanced and abstract debate:
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Discussions and Debates: Engaging in sophisticated discussions on abstract topics, including Israeli politics, history, philosophy, and social issues.
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Advanced Vocabulary: Acquiring the specific terminology needed for academic or professional fields, including colloquialisms, slang, and idiomatic expressions that give speech a native sound.
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Presentations: Delivering structured, detailed oral presentations (lectures) on researched topics, using a formal register and maintaining coherence.
IV. Writing and Style
The focus is on producing sophisticated and polished written work:
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Essay Writing: Producing long-form essays with proper thesis statements, supporting arguments, and concluding remarks.
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Formal Writing: Learning the conventions for writing formal letters, applications, job résumés and official reports.
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Stylistic Variation: Practicing shifting registers between formal, academic, and journalistic styles as required by the text genre.