Aleph 1
For beginners and those needing a review of their basics. Learn the Hebrew alphabet, start reading and writing in cursive letters. Begin learning elementary vocabulary and some grammar. Textbook: Ivrit Alphon $18 +GST
Apr 1-Jun 24, no cl, Apr 22, May 6, Jun 10
Tu 7:00-9:00pm | 1901 | M$140/N$170 +GST/10 cl
Apr 2-Jun 25, no cl Apr 23
We 12:00-1:00pm | 1902 | M$100/N$120 +GST/12 cl

Aleph 2
Prerequisite: Aleph 1 or equivalent. You will start speaking Hebrew and expand your vocabulary. You will encounter sentences without a verb, but at the same time learn about 15 present tense verbs in verbal sentences. You will learn the numbers 1-10, tell the time and will be able to ask basic questions.
Textbook: Ivrit min haHat'halah, Aleph $55 +GST
Apr 1-Jun 24, no cl, Apr 22, May 6, Jun 10
Tu 7:00-9:00pm | 1903 | M$140/N$170 +GST/10 cl
Apr 2-Jun 25 no cl Apr 23
We 1:00-2:00pm | 1904 | M$100/N$120 +GST/12 cl

Aleph 3
Aleph 3
Prerequisite: Aleph 2 or equivalent. By the end of the course you will be able to use about 30 verbs in their present and infinitive forms. You will describe things more fully by adding adjectives. You will start finding your way around, going to the stores and buying what you need.
Textbook: Ivrit min haHat'halah, Aleph $55 +GST
Mar 31-Jun 30, no cl Apr 21, May 19, Jun 9
Mo 7:00-9:00pm | 1905 | M$150/N$185 +GST/11 cl
Apr 2-Jun 25 no cl Apr 23
We 9:30-11:30am | 1906 | M$165/N$200 +GST/12 cl

Aleph 4
Prerequisite: Aleph 3, Mini Ulpan Aleph, or equivalent.
Gain better understanding of Hebrew grammar, expand your vocabulary and improve on your reading, speaking and writing. You will be able to read more interesting text about everyday life, entertainment and even a bit of history.
Textbook: Ivrit min haHat'halah, Aleph $55 +GST (Ch. 6-10)
Mar 31-Jun 30, no cl Apr 21, May 19, Jun 9
Mo 7:00-9:00pm | 1907 | M$150/N$185 +GST/11 cl

Aleph 5-6
Prerequisite: Aleph 4, Mini Ulpan Aleph Plus, or equivalent.
By the end of this level you will be able to engage in more challenging conversation and read a variety of texts thanks to your larger vocabulary and better understanding of grammar.
Textbook: Ivrit min haHat'halah, Aleph $55 +GST (Ch. 11-20)
Apr 1-Jun 24, no cl, Apr 22, May 6, Jun 10
Tu 7:00-9:00pm | 1908 | M$140/N$170 +GST/10 cl

Bet
Prerequisite: 'Ivrit min haHat'halah' Aleph textbook or equivalent. At this level you will learn the future tense. Better use of verb and richer vocabulary will allow you to read and start to discuss social, historical and cultural topics, dealt with in a variety of adapted articles and stories.
Textbook: Ivrit min haHat'halah, Bet $55 +GST
Mar 31-Jun 30, no cl Apr 21, May 19, Jun 9
Mo 7:00-9:00pm | 1909 | M$150/N$185 +GST/11 cl

Gimmel
Prerequisite: 'Ivrit min haHat'halah' Bet textbook or equivalent.
Transition from easy to regular Hebrew. The various groups of verbs studied more in depth with the more sophisticated vocabulary will help you to read a greater variety of articles and stories of actual general interest and discuss them seriously.
Textbook: TBA
Apr 3-Jun 26, no cl Apr 24, May 8
Th 12:30-2:30pm | 1910 | M$150/N$185 +GST/11 cl

Biblical Hebrew
Ongoing program will be offered again starting in the Fall
Acquire effective tools to help you comprehend and get deeper insight into biblical text in its original Hebrew, discover the intricacies of biblical grammar, read texts, sing some verses.
Prerequisite: BH I - reading Hebrew well (no knowledge of
vocabulary required); BH II - some knowledge of Hebrew.
Level Assessment: Rahel (604) 879 2677; rahel@telus.net

CLASSES | MINI ULPANIM | INSTRUCTORS

The JCCGV uses the Israeli Ulpan and locally created methods and materials for teaching and improving language skills.

Information:
Daniella Givon
(604) 257-5118

Level placement:
Rahel Halabe
(604) 879-2677