Course information
Contact
This course develops participants’ Hebrew proficiency at an intermediate level, with a focus on communication in both spoken and written language. Instruction includes speaking exercises, writing, grammar, reading, listening comprehension, and participant presentations.
Oral proficiency is practiced through dialogues, conversations, and presentations. Writing skills are developed through written assignments, summaries, and translations. Grammar instruction deepens knowledge of key structures, with particular emphasis on verbs, word formation, and syntax.
The course includes reading advanced-level texts as well as working with audio materials such as news and songs, strengthening both reading and listening comprehension.
For the level Bet, participants must pass the placement test for level Aleph with a minimum 67 grade. For more information, see below.
The course is given in collaboration with Paideia – the European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden.
Objectives
The course aims to:
- develop advanced communicative proficiency
- deepen grammatical knowledge
- strengthen written and spoken expression
- improve reading and listening comprehension
Course Structure
The course uses a varied approach to support advanced language development. The following components are included:
- Speaking and interaction
- Writing and written assignments
- Grammar and language structures
- Reading and text analysis
- Listening comprehension
- Participant presentations
Classes are held twice a week. This course has a fast pace and is offered in collaboration with the academically oriented One-Year Program in Jewish Studies. Participants are expected to attend all classes and actively engage in their studies. The number of places for participants that are not attending the One-Year Program in Jewish Studies are limited.
Participants need to allocate approximately one hour per lesson for home studies to prepare for the next class.
The course runs over one academic year and covers the autumn term of 2026 and the spring term of 2027.
Prior Knowledge
The course is given in English.
For the level Bet, participants must pass the placement test for level Aleph with a minimum 67 grade. Include your results in the course application.
Access the self-test via the following link:
Course Material
Course material is included in the cost for this course.