Intermediate I Yiddish (In-person)
This weekly in-person class meets at the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research in New York City. Conducted in Yiddish and English, it is designed for students who have completed Beginner IV or equivalent coursework. The course focuses on increasing conversational vocabulary, verb conjugation, reading, writing, and familiarity with Yiddish culture.
This weekly in-person class meets at the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research in New York City. Conducted in Yiddish and English, it is designed for students who have completed Beginner IV or equivalent coursework. The course focuses on increasing conversational vocabulary, verb conjugation, reading, writing, and familiarity with Yiddish culture.
This class meets weekly in person at the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research in New York City. This class will be conducted in Yiddish and English.
12 Sessions | Tuesdays, 6:00pm – 7:30pm ET
September 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17, 24
December 1, 8
Instructor: Nachum Lerner
Who should take this course?
This course is appropriate for those who have completed Beginner III Yiddish, Beginner IV Yiddish, or equivalent coursework.
What topics will this class cover?
In this class, students will increase their conversational vocabulary and develop a higher level of proficiency in verb conjugation in the past, present, and future tenses. Students will continue to strengthen their competence in Yiddish conversation, reading and writing, as well as their familiarity with Yiddish culture and music. We will read passages in Zucker’s textbook as well as additional poems and songs. Videos and recordings will supplement the class discussions
Is knowledge of the Yiddish alphabet required?
Yes, knowledge of the Yiddish alphabet is required.
