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Hebrew courses for beginners
$299.99
Beginner's Hebrew Course
A beginner's course in Hebrew, often referred to as Level Aleph in the Ulpan (intensive language school) system, is designed to provide a strong foundation in Modern Hebrew. The primary goal is to enable students to achieve basic literacy and conversational ability.
I. Literacy and Writing
The initial focus is on mastering the unique writing system.
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The Aleph-Bet (Alphabet): Learning the 22 consonants, including the final letter forms.
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Vocalization: Understanding the vowel markings (Niqqud) necessary for accurate reading and pronunciation.
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Reading and Writing Practice: Students learn to recognize and write both the printed (block) and the cursive (handwritten) scripts, progressing from single letters to simple, pointed words.
II. Basic Grammar and Structure
The course introduces the essential structural components of the language:
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Nouns: Introduction to Hebrew's grammatical gender (masculine/feminine) and the formation of singular and plural nouns.
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Nominal Sentences: Learning to construct simple sentences without an explicit present-tense form of the verb "to be" (e.g., "The book is good").
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Verbs (Present Tense): Introduction to the most common conjugation pattern (Binyan Pa'al) and conjugating high-frequency verbs in the present tense.
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Pronouns & Articles: Mastering personal pronouns (I, you, he, she, etc.), question words, and the use of the definite article ("the").
III. Conversational and Practical Skills
The course focuses on practical communication for everyday situations:
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Basic Vocabulary: Acquiring a foundational vocabulary (around a few hundred words) for common topics.
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Greetings and Introductions: Learning how to greet people, introduce oneself and others, and ask about well-being.
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Everyday Situations: Practicing short dialogues related to topics like family, nationalities, time, and common locations (like the market or a cafe).
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Numbers: Learning to count and use numbers to discuss age and tell time.
IV. Expected Outcome
Upon completion, students should be able to:
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Read and write basic Hebrew texts.
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Understand and use simple sentences in the present tense.
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Manage survival conversation in common daily and travel scenarios.