Brandeis Modern Hebrew, Pilot Edition : Intermediate to Advanced
, by Ringvald, Vardit; Porath, Bonit; Peleg, Yaron; Shorr, Esther- ISBN: 9781611684476 | 1611684471
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 8/5/2013
Written by the core faculty of the Hebrew program at Brandeis University, the pilot edition of Brandeis Modern Hebrew: Intermediate to Advanced serves as a sequel to the well-known volume for beginners. It contains the functional and contextual elements to bring users' Hebrew language proficiency to the intermediate level and introduce students to skills they need to become advanced in their use of the language. Brandeis Modern Hebrew, Pilot Edition reflects key principles of the Brandeis University Hebrew curriculum. These include: * An emphasis on the learner's ability to use Hebrew in four skill areas: listening, reading, speaking, and writing * Contextualizing each unit within a specific subject or theme * Exposing the student to authentic materials and exploring aspects of Israeli and Jewish culture through the language drills and reading passages Brandeis Modern Hebrew, Pilot Edition comprises a short introduction to the instructor, five units, supplementary Hebrew proficiency guidelines, a vocabulary list, and a verb table. Included are an enrichment program keyed to the text and links to audio and video material to supplement many of the exercises.