INTERMEDIATE LEVELS

 

 

INTERMEDIATE LOW

This curriculum encompasses the following content in an integrative and coherent way, which is used in an interactive way to allow students to make significant progress in Hebrew while enjoying the process.

  1. Ten units from “Authentic Israeli Dialogs” ebook
  2. Past tense (all Binyanim) and prepositions
  3. Ten Israeli songs
  4. Ten E-Tone® articles/Virtual tours

The curriculum follows Daniel, a new “Ole” (immigrant) to Israel, throughout his first days in Israel. From a taxi cab ride to Jerusalem to family gatherings, dining in restaurants and shopping for clothes- the student will learn to converse about everyday life matters in authentic “Israeli” Hebrew. Daniel’s trips in Israel and his conversations with his family and Israeli friends teach the student the Hebrew language and culture from the inside-out in a fun and humorous way. Combined with E-Tone® articles, virtual tours, and popular Israeli songs, the curriculum brings the Israeli street to the student and enables him/her to converse fluently about various topics.

The Goal:

To lead the student to the following achievements:

  1. Learn Past tense in all 5 Binyanim, while acquiring a deeper understanding of prepositions and their conjugations.
  2. Acquire the ability to converse freely and accurately in Hebrew about various everyday topics to get along in everyday life in Israel.
  3. Experience Authentic Israeli culture through spoken Hebrew and encountering different people and situations in Israel.

The curriculum is divided into 10 units which build the different skills (listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing) layer by layer.  Intermediate mid is followed by Intermediate High and then the advanced levels.

SAMPLE VIDEO: 

To watch a sample video of short clips from actual classes with Morah Makedah (beginner, novice and intermediate levels) watch this YOUTUBE VIDEO CLICK HERE. 

PROGRAM DEMOS: 

To read more about the program or see demos on the Ulpan Or website, visit the link HERE. 

FORMAT:  

Classes will be held on Zoom.  Because the Ulpan Or curriculum is an all inclusive Hebrew conversation program designed for independent or classroom study, students are able to prepare in advance for classes and in class the instructor will act as a coach.  For example, students will receive their assignments a week in advance, and will study the dialogue and vocabulary using the videos, flashcards and textbook exercises for the week daily.  By class time, the instructor will guide students in a fun and relaxed way in how to use the vocabulary in conversation.  Students will practice their dialogues with partners and will also play games, activities and sing songs in Hebrew.  Students will have time to prepare for conversation and activities a week ahead of time.  Each lesson introduces small chunks of new vocabulary and builds upon vocabulary learned in previous lessons.  

SCHEDULE 2022-2023: 

Fall/Winter semester begins August 7th -  December 25th, 2022 with a break(s) for the High Holy Days 9/25, 10/9-16).  

Winter/Spring semester begins January 15th - May 28th.  Summer break with opportunities to take special courses.

  • Novice Low class will meet Sundays at 11:00 a.m. EST (10:00 a.m. CST, 9:00 a.m. MST, 8:00 a.m. PST). 
  • Novice Mid class will meet Sundays at 12:00 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m. CST, 10:00 a.m. MST, 9:00 a.m. PST). 
  • Intermediate Classes will meet Mondays at 9:30 pm EST (8:30 pm CST, 7:30 pm MST, 6:30 pm PST)

***Conversational classes need at least 4-6 attending students in order to open.  Check with the instructor.

PACING:  

  • Each class is 1 instructional hour, which is 45 minutes. 
  • The pacing can be 1-2 lessons per 45 minute session and depends upon the content and comfort level of the students.   
  • Each level has 10 units.  Our goal is to cover a unit every month so that by the end of the semester or academic year students will have completed a full level.  

HOW TO REGISTER & SUBSCRIBE:    

  • TEST - If you're not sure of your level, take the PLACEMENT TEST HERE. 
  • CONTACT - Contact Morah Makedah at morahmakedah@gmail.com regarding class placement and starting dates.  After you get a starting date and class placement, complete the following steps. 
  • CURRICULUM FEE - STUDENTS PAY a CURRICULUM FEE to of $75 via PAYPAL each semester (Once in the summer/fall and once in the winter/spring) to queenmakedah@gmail.com or Paypal.me/queenmakedah for access to the Ulpan Or online e-books/curriculum.  The fee includes $60 for the curriculum, 20% tax and Payal transfer fees.  The processing time takes a few days to get you in the system in time for classes.  If you enter classes late in the semester, the fee is still the same.
  • SUBSCRIBE VIA PATREON - subscribe at the Gold Level of $50/month on www.patreon.com/queenmakedah .  Your first charge will come out the day you subscribe and once a month on the 1st of the month afterwards.   
  • ZOOM REGISTRATION - Once you pay your subscribe on Patreon, you will visit the VIP PATRONS page on this website, enter the password you receive upon registering for Patreon, and scroll down to register for the Zoom class you've been placed in. 

***Family or Group discounts - If you are interested in your group, spouse or family members attending classes, speak with Morah about family discounts.  A youth's class may be opened for children 12 and under if there is a demand.