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This course is designed to advance participants’ Hebrew proficiency by engaging with contemporary social, psychological, and environmental topics. It is based on the first three chapters of the textbook Hebrew Matters (Osim Inyan). The curriculum integrates global issues with insights into the cultural fabric of modern Israeli life.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to discuss complex academic and social themes in Hebrew, analyze contemporary Israeli media, including documentaries, news reports, and songs, and apply advanced syntactic structures to describe personal experiences and long-term processes.
For the level Gimmel, participants must pass the placement test for level Bet with a minimum 67 grade. More information below.
The course runs over one academic year and covers the autumn term of 2026 and the spring term of 2027.
The course is given in collaboration with Paideia – the European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden.
Course Structure
The course employs a multifaceted pedagogical approach that balances technical linguistic skills with cultural and thematic analysis. The following methods are used:
- Text-based comprehension
- Discussions in Hebrew
- Creative and reflective writing
- Audio-visual and multimedia integration
- Interactive and collaborative learning
- Analysis of Israeli culture and art
- Project-based learning
- Integrated grammar and syntax instruction
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 two hours 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 Gimmel, participants must pass the placement test for level Bet with a minimum 67 grade. Access the self-test via the following link:
Include your results in the course application.
Course Material
All course literature is not included in the cost of this course. The course uses the following book:
- Hebrew Matters (Hebrew for Intermediate Level), By Tzuki Shay & Gali Huminer, Academon 2020.
Participants have the option to purchase the course book from the school. Please indicate in your application whether you wish to buy the book from the school or if you will obtain it on your own.