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
Sept 9 - Dec 16 (no cl Sept 30, Oct 14, 21, Nov 11)
Tu 7:00-9:00pm | 1901 | M$165/N$180/11 cl
Sept 10 - Dec 17 (no cl Oct 1, 22)
We 12:00-1:00pm | 1902 | M$95/N$110/11cl

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
Sept 9 - Dec 16 (no cl Sept 30, Oct 14, 21, Nov 11)
Tu 7:00-9:00pm | 1903 | M$165/N$180/11 cl
Sept 10 - Dec 17 (no cl Oct 1, 22)
We 1:00-2:00pm | 1904 | M$95/N$110/11 cl

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
Sept 8 - Dec 15 (no cl Sept 29, Oct 13, 20)
Mo 7:00-9:00pm | 1905 | M$180/N$200/12 cl
Sept 8 - Dec 15 no cl Sept 29, Oct 13, 20
Mo 9:30-11:30am | 1906 | M$180/N$200/12 cl

Aleph 4
Prerequisite: Aleph 3, Mini Ulpan Aleph, or equivalent.
Gain better understanding of Hebrew grammar, expand your vocabulary and improve your reading, speaking and writing. You will be able to read more interesting texts about everyday life, entertainment and even a bit of history.
Textbook: Ivrit min haHat'halah, Aleph $55 +GST (Ch. 6-10)
Sept 8 - Dec 15 (no cl Sept 29, Oct 13, 20)
Mo 7:00-9:00pm | 1907 | M$180/N$200/12 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)
Sept 9 - Dec 16 (no cl Sept 30, Oct 14, 21, Nov 11)
Tu 7:00-9:00pm | 1908 | M$165/N$180/11 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
Sept 8 - Dec 15 (no cl Sept 29, Oct 13, 20)
Mo 7:00-9:00pm | 1909 | M$180/N$200/12 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
Sept 11 - Dec 18 (no cl Oct 9)
Th 9:30-11:30am | 1910 | M210/N230/14 cl

MODERN HEBREW | BIBLICAL HEBREW | YIDDISH | 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