Six Month Hebrew Course

Six Month Hebrew Course

Month 1: Introduction and Basics

1. Introduction to Hebrew:
   • History and significance
   • Overview of the Hebrew alphabet and script
   • Pronunciation and accent
2. The Hebrew Alphabet:
   • The Alef-Bet: letters and their sounds
   • Vowels and vowel marks (Nikud)
   • Writing and reading practice
3. Basic Vocabulary:
   • Greetings and introductions
   • Numbers
   • Colors
   • Days of the week and months
4. Basic Grammar:
   • Nouns, pronouns, and adjectives
   • Sentence structure
   • Subject-verb agreement
5. Practice and Review

Month 2: Building Vocabulary and Grammar Foundations

1. Intermediate Vocabulary:
   • Family and relationships
   • Food and dining
   • Travel and transportation
   • Hobbies and interests
2. Verb Conjugation:
   • Present tense
   • Past tense
   • Future tense
3. Prepositions and Conjunctions
4. Adverbs and Comparative Forms
5. Practice and Review

Month 3: Conversational Hebrew and Intermediate Grammar

1. Conversational Practice:
   • Asking and answering questions
   • Describing people, places, and things
   • Expressing preferences and opinions
2. Possession and Demonstratives
3. Reflexive and Reciprocal Verbs
4. The Infinitive Construct (מקור)
5. Practice and Review

Month 4: Advanced Grammar and Vocabulary

1. Advanced Vocabulary:
   • Professions and workplace
   • Health and emergencies
   • Culture and current events
2. The Passive Voice
3. The Infinitive Absolute (מקור מוחלט)
4. Prefixes and Suffixes
5. Idiomatic Expressions and Slang
6. Practice and Review

Month 5: Listening and Reading Comprehension

1. Listening Comprehension:
   • Podcasts, news, and radio
   • Movies, TV shows, and videos
   • Songs and music
2. Reading Comprehension:
   • Children’s books and simple texts
   • Newspapers and magazines
   • Short stories and poetry
3. Hebrew Literature and Culture
4. Practice and Review

Month 6: Fluency and Proficiency

1. Advanced Conversational Practice:
   • Debates and discussions
   • Presentations and storytelling
2. Writing Skills:
   • Essays and reports
   • Personal and formal correspondence
3. Test Preparation and Evaluation:
   • Review of grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension
   • Practice tests and feedback
4. Final Review and Assessment
5. Next Steps and Continuing Education

Remember that every learner’s pace is different, so you can adjust the duration or content of the

lessons to fit your needs. It is crucial to practice consistently and immerse yourself in the language to achieve the best results. For each month, there are also Practice and Review sections. These sections are meant to solidify what was learned over the month and prepare students for the next month’s material. Each month also has a corresponding Test, the questions of which are based on the material covered in that month. Students should use these tests as a way to assess their comprehension of the material and identify areas where they might need further practice or study.

Throughout the course, there are several additional resources and supplemental material that students may find beneficial:

• Hebrew Buddy Flashcards: These flashcards are a great tool for practicing Hebrew letters and their sounds.
• Listening and Reading Comprehension Resources: These resources, which include podcasts, movies, TV shows, songs, and written texts, can help students improve their comprehension skills and get accustomed to hearing and reading Hebrew in various contexts.
• Hebrew Literature and Culture: Learning about Hebrew literature and culture can enhance students’ understanding of the language and provide them with additional, interesting contexts in which the language is used.
• Writing Skills: This section provides guidance on writing in Hebrew, from constructing sentences to writing essays and formal letters.

As a final step, students should take the Final Review and Assessment, which covers all the material from the course and assesses their overall proficiency in Hebrew.

Once students have completed the course, they can explore Next Steps and Continuing Education options to further their study of Hebrew. This might include more advanced courses, immersion programs, or opportunities to use Hebrew in a professional or personal setting.