Lesson 1: The Hebrew Alphabet (Aleph-Bet)
Meet all 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet, how they sound, the five final forms, and why Hebrew reads right to left.
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A1 · Beginner
Lesson 2: Your First 10 Hebrew Words
Learn ten essential Hebrew words and phrases you can use today, with transliteration and meaning.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 3: Counting from 1 to 10 in Hebrew
Learn the Hebrew numbers one through ten, with pronunciation, plus a note on masculine and feminine forms.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 4: Nice to Meet You
An A1 dialogue: two people greet each other and exchange names. With romanization, translation, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 5: At the Café
An A1 café dialogue: ordering coffee and cake. With romanization, translation, a grammar note on “to want”, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 6: My Family
An A1 short story about a family. With romanization, translation, a grammar note on “I have” and “my”, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 7: My Day
An A1 short story about a daily routine. With romanization, translation, a grammar note on present-tense verbs, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 8: At the Market
An A1 market dialogue: buying fruit and asking the price. With romanization, translation, a grammar note on plurals, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 9: Days of the Week
An A1 lesson on the Hebrew days of the week, with “today”, “tomorrow” and a short dialogue. Includes romanization, a grammar note on ordinal days, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 10: Colors
An A1 lesson on Hebrew colors and how adjectives agree in gender. With a shop dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 11: Where Is It?
An A1 lesson on asking for and giving directions in Hebrew, with prepositions of place. Includes a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 12: The Weather
An A1 lesson on talking about the weather in Hebrew. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note on “it is” sentences, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 13: Numbers 11 to 20
An A1 lesson on the Hebrew numbers eleven through twenty, building on 1–10. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note on the teen pattern, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 14: What Time Is It?
An A1 lesson on telling the time in Hebrew — the hour, half past, and quarter past. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 15: Food and Meals
An A1 lesson on meals, common foods, and saying you are hungry or thirsty in Hebrew. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 16: Getting Dressed
An A1 lesson on clothes and saying what you are wearing in Hebrew. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note on the verb “to wear”, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 17: Hobbies and Free Time
An A1 lesson on hobbies and saying what you like to do in Hebrew, using “I like to…” plus a verb. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 18: Where Are You From?
An A1 lesson on countries, origins, and languages in Hebrew. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note on “from”, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 19: Animals
An A1 lesson on common animals and pets in Hebrew, with “I have” and plurals. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 20: In My House
An A1 lesson on rooms and furniture in Hebrew, describing where things are. With a short text, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 21: How Do You Feel?
An A1 lesson on feelings and emotions in Hebrew, with adjectives that agree in gender. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 22: Jobs and Professions
An A1 lesson on jobs and asking what someone does for work in Hebrew. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 23: Parts of the Body
An A1 lesson on the parts of the body in Hebrew, with the special “dual” form for pairs. With a short text, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 24: Extended Family
An A1 lesson on the extended family in Hebrew — uncles, aunts, cousins, and grandparents. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 25: Everyday Survival Phrases
The handful of Hebrew phrases that get you through any situation — asking someone to repeat, slow down, or translate. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 26: Shopping and Prices
Hebrew phrases for shopping — asking the price, choosing, and paying. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 27: At the Café
Hebrew phrases for ordering at a café — asking for the menu, ordering, customizing, and paying. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 28: At the Hotel
Hebrew phrases for a hotel stay — checking in, asking about the room, and checking out. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 29: Making a Phone Call
Hebrew phrases for the phone — answering, asking for someone, and leaving a message. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 30: Meeting Someone New
Hebrew phrases for first introductions — giving your name, saying where you’re from, and keeping in touch. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 31: Basic Questions
The essential Hebrew question words — who, what, where, when, why — in ready-to-use sentences. With romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 32: Talking About Yourself
Hebrew phrases for sharing the basics about who you are — name, age, work, family, and likes. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 33: How Are You Feeling?
Hebrew phrases for basic physical states — hungry, thirsty, tired, hot, cold — and asking after someone. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 34: There Is, There Isn’t
How Hebrew says “there is / there isn’t” and “to have” with yesh and ein — shown through everyday sentences with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 35: This, That, These
Hebrew demonstratives — ze, zot, and ele — and how they agree in gender and number. Shown through sentences with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 36: Gender and Plurals
How Hebrew nouns carry gender and form plurals with -im and -ot, and how adjectives agree. Shown through sentences with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 37: Good Wishes and Blessings
The set Hebrew blessings for everyday moments, celebrations, and get-well wishes. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
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Lesson 38: What I Did Yesterday
An A2 lesson introducing the past tense of regular Hebrew verbs, with a dialogue about yesterday. Includes romanization, a conjugation table, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 39: At the Doctor
An A2 lesson on the body, symptoms, and saying what hurts in Hebrew. With a clinic dialogue, romanization, a grammar note on “it hurts me”, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 40: My Weekend
An A2 lesson telling someone about your weekend in the past tense. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note on past verbs and time words, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 41: Describing People
An A2 lesson on describing people’s appearance and personality in Hebrew, and asking someone’s age. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 42: Getting Around
An A2 lesson on transport and asking how to get somewhere in Hebrew. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note on “by bus / on foot”, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 43: At the Restaurant
An A2 lesson on ordering a meal and asking for the bill in Hebrew, with polite requests. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 44: Months and Birthdays
An A2 lesson on the months, seasons, and talking about birthdays in Hebrew. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 45: Shopping and Money
An A2 lesson on prices, paying, and getting change in Hebrew. With a shop dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 46: Making Phone Calls
An A2 lesson on phone conversations in Hebrew — asking for someone and leaving a message. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 47: Sports and Exercise
An A2 lesson on sports and exercise in Hebrew, with “to play” and frequency. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 48: At the Pharmacy
An A2 lesson on buying medicine at the pharmacy in Hebrew, and understanding dosage. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 49: Household Chores
An A2 lesson on housework and sharing chores in Hebrew. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 50: Asking for Help
An A2 lesson on asking for help and favors in Hebrew, and offering it. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 51: At the Beach
An A2 lesson on a day at the beach in Hebrew — the sea, sand, and what to bring. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 52: At the Supermarket
An A2 lesson on grocery shopping in Hebrew — a shopping list, finding items, and the checkout. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 53: Opening Hours
An A2 lesson on asking when places are open in Hebrew — open, closed, and “from… until…”. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 54: Lost and Found
An A2 lesson on losing and finding things in Hebrew — reporting a lost item and asking about it. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 55: Dietary Needs and Allergies
An A2 lesson on explaining dietary needs in Hebrew — vegetarian, vegan, and allergies. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 56: Making Small Talk
Hebrew phrases for casual conversation — greetings, fillers, and friendly sign-offs. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 57: Asking for Help
Hebrew phrases for asking for help — getting attention, explaining the problem, and thanking. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 58: Talking About Your Day
Hebrew phrases for describing your daily routine — morning, daytime, and evening. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 59: Getting Around
Hebrew phrases for public transport — bus, train, taxi, and going on foot. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 60: At the Pharmacy
Hebrew phrases for the pharmacy — describing a problem, asking for medicine, and understanding instructions. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 61: Describing Your Home
Hebrew phrases for describing where you live — the rooms, where things are, and the neighborhood. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 62: At the Restaurant
Hebrew phrases for a full restaurant meal — getting seated, ordering, special requests, and paying. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 63: Making Appointments
Hebrew phrases for booking and changing appointments — requesting a time, adjusting, and confirming. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 64: Months and Seasons
Hebrew phrases for the seasons, months, and times of year. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 65: Making Comparisons
How Hebrew compares things with yoter (more), pachot (less), and hachi (the most) — shown through sentences with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 66: Belonging — Shel and the Construct
Two ways Hebrew says “of” — the everyday shel and the tighter construct (smichut). Shown through sentences with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 67: Prepositions with Suffixes
How Hebrew prepositions like le-, be-, and im take pronoun endings — li, ito, alai. Shown through sentences with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 68: At the Post Office
Hebrew phrases for the post office — sending a package, choosing options, and picking things up. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFB1 · Intermediate
Lesson 69: A Trip to Jerusalem
A B1 short story told in the past tense about a day trip to Jerusalem. With romanization, translation, a grammar note on irregular past verbs, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 70: In My Opinion
A B1 lesson on expressing opinions, agreeing and disagreeing, and linking ideas with “that” and “because”. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 71: Daily Habits
A B1 lesson on talking about routines and how often you do things in Hebrew, using frequency adverbs. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 72: Giving Advice
A B1 lesson on giving advice and making recommendations in Hebrew. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note on “you should”, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 73: Telling a Story
A B1 lesson on narrating events in Hebrew with connectors like “suddenly” and “in the end”. With a story, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 74: Plans and Intentions
A B1 lesson on talking about plans and intentions in Hebrew — “I’m planning to” and “I’m about to”. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 75: Following a Recipe
A B1 lesson on reading recipes and giving instructions in Hebrew, using the imperative and sequencing words. With a recipe, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 76: When I Was Young
A B1 lesson on talking about childhood and the past in Hebrew, with “when” clauses and “we had”. With a short story, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 77: Expressing Preferences
A B1 lesson on saying what you prefer in Hebrew — “I prefer X over Y”. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 78: At the Hotel
A B1 lesson on checking into a hotel in Hebrew — reservations, rooms, and what’s included. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 79: Describing Your Town
A B1 lesson on describing where you live in Hebrew — the places in a town and what it’s like. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 80: At the Airport
A B1 lesson on navigating the airport in Hebrew — flights, gates, passports, and luggage. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 81: Making a Reservation
A B1 lesson on booking a table or appointment in Hebrew, by phone. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 82: Certainty and Doubt
A B1 lesson on expressing how sure you are in Hebrew — certain, probably, or doubtful. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 83: Hopes and Wishes
A B1 lesson on expressing hopes and wishes in Hebrew — “I hope that…” and “if only…”. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 84: Reactions and Exclamations
A B1 lesson on reacting in Hebrew — surprise, delight, and disbelief. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note on “what a…!”, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 85: Obligation and Permission
A B1 lesson on must, allowed, and forbidden in Hebrew. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 86: Inviting and Suggesting
Hebrew phrases for inviting people out, making suggestions, and accepting or declining. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 87: Expressing Feelings
Hebrew phrases for talking about emotions — joy, worry, and asking how someone feels. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 88: Apologizing and Making Up
Hebrew phrases for apologizing, making things right, and accepting an apology. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 89: Talking About the Weekend
Hebrew phrases for chatting about your weekend — what you did, how it was, and next weekend’s plans. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 90: Describing People
Hebrew phrases for describing what people look like and what they’re like. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 91: Talking About Hobbies
Hebrew phrases for talking about what you do for fun — your interests, how into them you are, and asking others. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 92: Giving Advice
Hebrew phrases for offering advice — suggesting, warning gently, and encouraging. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 93: Money and the Bank
Hebrew phrases for money matters — at the bank counter, everyday money talk, and common problems. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 94: Sports and Exercise
Hebrew phrases for sports and fitness — what you do, at the gym, and talking about a game. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 95: Giving Commands
The Hebrew imperative and the everyday “don’t” (al + future) — shown through natural spoken commands with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 96: The Infinitive (to…)
The Hebrew infinitive — the li- form after wanting, needing, and liking, and to express purpose. Shown through sentences with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 97: Object Pronouns (me, you, him)
How Hebrew marks a person as the object with et plus a suffix — oti, otcha, oto. Shown through sentences with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 98: Renting an Apartment
Hebrew phrases for renting a flat — viewing, asking about the details, and deciding. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFB2 · Upper-intermediate
Lesson 99: Work and Ambitions
A B2 lesson on the future tense, careers, and talking about plans. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note on the prefix conjugation, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 100: The Environment
A B2 lesson on discussing the environment and climate, using conditionals and logical connectors. With a short opinion text, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 101: Making Plans
A B2 lesson on suggesting, inviting, and arranging to meet in Hebrew. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note on “let’s…”, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 102: Renting an Apartment
A B2 lesson on describing and comparing apartments while renting in Hebrew. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note on comparatives, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 103: Technology in Daily Life
A B2 lesson on discussing technology and its trade-offs in Hebrew, using relative clauses. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note on “that/which”, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 104: A Job Interview
A B2 lesson on presenting yourself in a Hebrew job interview — experience, skills, and a professional register. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 105: Personal Finance
A B2 lesson on budgeting, saving, and managing money in Hebrew. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note on “managing to”, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 106: Making a Complaint
A B2 lesson on complaining politely but firmly in Hebrew — returning a faulty item and asking for a refund. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 107: If I Could…
A B2 lesson on the unreal conditional in Hebrew — talking about hypotheticals and dreams with “if I were…”. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 108: Health and Fitness
A B2 lesson on talking about a healthy lifestyle in Hebrew — diet, exercise, and giving health advice. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 109: Then and Now
A B2 lesson on contrasting the past and present in Hebrew — how things used to be versus how they are today. With a short text, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 110: Cause and Effect
A B2 lesson on linking causes and consequences in Hebrew — “because of”, “as a result”, “therefore”. With a short text, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 111: At a Meeting
A B2 lesson on the language of a workplace meeting in Hebrew — agendas, proposals, decisions, and deadlines. With a dialogue, romanization, a register note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 112: Education and Exams
A B2 lesson on school, university, and exams in Hebrew — studying, grades, and degrees. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 113: Problems and Solutions
A B2 lesson on describing a problem and proposing a solution in Hebrew. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 114: Goals and Resolutions
A B2 lesson on talking about personal goals and resolutions in Hebrew — deciding, committing, and aspiring. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 115: Advantages and Disadvantages
A B2 lesson on weighing pros and cons in Hebrew — advantages, disadvantages, and considering options. With a dialogue, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 116: Persuading and Convincing
Hebrew phrases for making your case and winning someone over — building an argument, nudging gently, and sealing the deal. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 117: At a Job Interview
Hebrew phrases for a job interview — introducing yourself, describing strengths, and asking about the role. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 118: Telling a Story
Hebrew phrases for narrating — setting the scene, moving the plot, and the payoff. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 119: Discussing the News
Hebrew phrases for talking about current events — bringing something up, reacting, and giving your take. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 120: Making a Complaint
Hebrew phrases for complaining effectively but politely — stating the problem, asking for a fix, and escalating. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 121: In a Meeting
Hebrew phrases for the workplace meeting — opening, contributing, and wrapping up. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 122: Talking About the Future
Hebrew phrases for the future — plans, predictions, and hopes. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 123: Technology and the Internet
Hebrew phrases for the digital everyday — devices, glitches, going online, and asking for tech help. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 124: Culture and the Arts
Hebrew phrases for talking about films, books, and music — reacting, giving an opinion, and recommending. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 125: If… (Conditional Sentences)
Hebrew conditionals — real conditions with im, and hypothetical ones with haya + past — shown through sentences with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 126: Verb Patterns (Binyanim)
An overview of the Hebrew binyanim — the seven verb patterns built on a three-letter root — shown through sentences with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 127: Time Clauses (when, while, after)
How Hebrew builds time clauses with kshe-, bizman she-, and acharei she-. Shown through sentences with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 128: Emergencies
Hebrew phrases for an emergency — getting help fast, explaining what happened, and staying calm. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFC1 · Advanced
Lesson 129: Idioms and Expressions
A C1 lesson on common Hebrew idioms and slang, where the literal words don’t match the meaning. With a dialogue, romanization, a register note, and a glossary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 130: Reading the News
A C1 lesson on Hebrew journalistic register: construct chains, formal verbs, and reported claims. With a news-style text, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 131: Hebrew Proverbs
A C1 lesson on common Hebrew proverbs and sayings, their meaning and origins. With a dialogue, romanization, a register note, and a glossary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 132: Formal Writing and Email
A C1 lesson on Hebrew formal correspondence — the register, openings, and closings of a business email or letter. With a sample, romanization, a register note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 133: Slang and Colloquial Hebrew
A C1 lesson on everyday Israeli slang and its origins, and when to use it. With a dialogue, romanization, a register note, and a glossary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 134: Bureaucracy and Officialdom
A C1 lesson on the language of forms, offices, and officials in Hebrew. With a dialogue, romanization, a register note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 135: Giving a Presentation
A C1 lesson on structuring and signposting a talk in Hebrew — introducing, sequencing points, and concluding. With a sample, romanization, a register note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 136: Reviewing Books and Film
A C1 lesson on giving a nuanced review of a book or film in Hebrew — plot, characters, and a balanced verdict. With a dialogue, romanization, a register note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 137: The Art of Negotiation
A C1 lesson on negotiating in Hebrew — making offers, compromising, and reaching an agreement. With a dialogue, romanization, a register note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 138: Trends and Statistics
A C1 lesson on describing data, trends, and change in Hebrew — rising, falling, percentages, and surveys. With a data passage, romanization, a grammar note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 139: At the Bank
A C1 lesson on banking in Hebrew — transfers, fees, and checking your balance. With a dialogue, romanization, a register note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 140: Talking About Politics
A C1 lesson on the language of elections, parties, and policy in Hebrew, and how to discuss them. With a dialogue, romanization, a register note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 141: Holidays and Traditions
A C1 lesson on the Jewish and Israeli holidays and customs, and how to talk about celebrating them in Hebrew. With a dialogue, romanization, a culture note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 142: Wishes and Condolences
A C1 lesson on the fixed expressions for life’s big moments in Hebrew — congratulations, get-well wishes, and condolences. With a dialogue, romanization, a register note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 143: Art and Culture
A C1 lesson on discussing art, exhibitions, and taste in Hebrew. With a dialogue, romanization, a register note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 144: Writing a CV
A C1 lesson on writing a Hebrew CV — its sections and the action verbs that make it strong. With a model, romanization, a register note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 145: Diplomatic Phrases
Hebrew phrases for tact and diplomacy — disagreeing gently, softening a request, and bowing out gracefully. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 146: Expressing Doubt and Certainty
Hebrew phrases for sounding sure, sounding unsure, and hedging carefully. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 147: Giving a Speech
Hebrew phrases for public speaking — opening, structuring your points, and closing with impact. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 148: Expressing Regret and Hindsight
Hebrew phrases for looking back — voicing regret, speaking with hindsight, and making peace with it. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 149: Negotiating
Hebrew phrases for negotiating a deal — opening positions, bargaining, and closing. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 150: Giving Feedback
Hebrew phrases for giving and receiving feedback — praise, constructive notes, and taking it well. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 151: Reported Speech
How Hebrew reports what someone said, asked, or requested using she- (“that”) — shown through sentences with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 152: Linking Ideas
Advanced Hebrew connectors for cause, contrast, and sequence — beyond “and” and “but”. Shown through sentences with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 153: Word Order and Emphasis
How Hebrew uses flexible word order — fronting a word for emphasis — to change what a sentence stresses. Shown through sentences with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 154: Holidays and Their Greetings
The right Hebrew greeting for each Jewish holiday — the High Holidays, the festivals, and general well-wishes. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
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Lesson 155: The Art of Debate
A C2 lesson on argumentation in elevated Hebrew: concession, escalation, and balance using literary connectors. With a model argument, romanization, a register note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 156: The Layers of Hebrew
A C2 lesson on the historical registers of Hebrew and the three-letter root system, with biblical vs. modern forms and wordplay. Includes a root-family table and notes.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 157: Biblical Echoes in Modern Hebrew
A C2 lesson on how biblical phrases live on in everyday modern Hebrew, and the layers of meaning they carry. With examples, romanization, a register note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 158: Poetry and Literary Hebrew
A C2 lesson on reading Hebrew poetry — parallelism, metaphor, and imagery — using a classic biblical line. With analysis, romanization, a register note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 159: Untranslatable Hebrew Words
A C2 lesson on culturally-loaded Hebrew words that have no clean English equivalent, and the nuance they carry. With examples, romanization, a register note, and a glossary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 160: Humor and Wordplay
A C2 lesson on Hebrew humor and puns, built on the root system and double meanings. With an example, romanization, a note on how it works, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 161: Acronyms and Abbreviations
A C2 lesson on the dense world of Hebrew acronyms (rashei tevot) and how to read them. With a dialogue, romanization, a register note, and a glossary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 162: Sarcasm and Irony
A C2 lesson on reading and using sarcasm and irony in Hebrew — saying the opposite of what you mean. With a dialogue, romanization, a register note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 163: Talmudic Argumentation
A C2 lesson on the classical reasoning that shapes Hebrew argument — “all the more so” (kal vachomer) and the connectors of logic. With an example, romanization, a register note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 164: Neologisms and the Living Language
A C2 lesson on how modern Hebrew coins new words from ancient roots, and the role of the Academy of the Hebrew Language. With a passage, romanization, a register note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 165: Euphemism and Indirectness
A C2 lesson on “clean language” and indirect speech in Hebrew — softening hard topics and refusing gracefully. With examples, romanization, a register note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 166: Accents and Pronunciation
A C2 lesson on how Hebrew is pronounced differently across communities — gutturals, the resh, and standard vs traditional accents. With examples, romanization, a register note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 167: Aramaic in Hebrew
A C2 lesson on Aramaic’s deep influence on Hebrew — everyday words and phrases that came from it. With examples, romanization, a register note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 168: The Language of Law
A C2 lesson on Hebrew legal register — the courtroom, its roles, and its precise vocabulary. With a passage, romanization, a register note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 169: Army Slang
A C2 lesson on how Israeli army slang shapes everyday Hebrew. With a dialogue, romanization, a register note, and a glossary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 170: The Language of Prayer
A C2 lesson on the ancient, elevated register of Hebrew prayer and how it echoes in modern high Hebrew. With a passage, romanization, a register note, and vocabulary.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 171: Proverbs and Wisdom
Classic Hebrew proverbs and sayings, from everyday wisdom to Pirkei Avot. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 172: Idioms and Slang
Real Israeli idioms and everyday slang — the expressions you’ll hear on the street but won’t find in a textbook. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
⤓ Save as PDFLesson 173: Formal Correspondence
The fixed conventions of formal Hebrew letters and emails — openings, the body, and closings in high register. Sentence by sentence, with romanization and translation.
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