LANGUAGES

Languages are a huge part of connecting to the world around us. Like dance, words can break down barriers. We offer classes in Latin, Hebrew, and Spanish. These classes are based on student demand. Contact us and let us know if you are interested in investing in a priceless look into another culture.

Russian:

(Ages 6+)

This Russian course for beginners is based on studying the basics of the Russian language and will cover subjects including the alphabet, conversational phrases, vocabulary, and everyday grammar. The students will learn Russian through interaction with their native-speaking teacher with the help of fun workbooks, games, reading, and engaging in group activities.

Bezalel Registration Fee: $20 Per Student Per Semester
Tuition: $15 Per Student Per Month ($15 Per Month for Second Sibling, $10 Per Month for Each Additional Sibling After the First Two)

**Some courses below have prerequisites. Please see teacher.

Materials Fee for Russian Language 101A (Ages 6-11): $25
Materials Fee for Russian Language 101B (Ages 11+): $20
Materials Fee for Russian Language 102A (Ages 6-10): $25
Materials Fee Russian Language 102B (Ages 11+): $20

Hebrew:

Intro to Hebrew 101

(Ages 12+)

This class will provide an introduction to the Hebrew language for students with no prior knowledge of Hebrew. Students will learn to recognize, pronounce, and write the Hebrew alphabet and vowel marks, and begin to build their vocabulary with examples used in each lesson. Students will also learn about the history and development of Modern Hebrew from Biblical Hebrew. The text is unpublished, written by the instructor, but is comparable to The New Reading Hebrew: A Guided Instruction Course by C. Castberg & Lillian Adler. Please note: This class will be offered in the fall semester only. Students familiar with the Hebrew letters but not the vowel marks are required to take this class before enrolling in Hebrew Basics (102). Students who have studied both the alphabet and vowel marks on their own or with a different instructor are encouraged to take this class, but may skip if they are able to demonstrate adequate knowledge through a written and oral assessment.

Bezalel Registration Fee: $20 Per Student Per Semester
Tuition: $20 Per Student Per Month
Materials Fee: $10 Per Student Per Semester

Hebrew Basics 102

(Ages 12+)

This class will provide an introduction to the basic grammar common to both Modern and Biblical Hebrew. Students must have satisfactorily completed Intro to Hebrew (101) before enrolling in this class, or demonstrate an adequate knowledge of the Hebrew alphabet, including vowel marks, through a written and oral assessment (no exceptions). Students will focus on memorizing the vocabulary necessary to understand simple Hebrew sentences and learn basic sentence structure through in-class reading practice and written homework assignments. Grammar topics will include pronouns, plurals, adjectives, and present tense verb conjugations. Songs, video clips, and other activities will be used to enhance learning wherever possible. The text is unpublished, written by the instructor, but draws on content found in HaYesod: Fundamentals of Hebrew by Luba Uveeler & Norman Bronznick.

**Prerequisite for this course. See teacher.

Bezalel Registration Fee: $20 Per Student Per Semester
Tuition: $20 Per Student Per Month
Materials Fee: $10 Per Student Per Semester

Hebrew Basics 103

(Ages 12+)

This class will provide a continuing study of the vocabulary and grammar common to both Modern and Biblical Hebrew, with an emphasis on Modern Hebrew. Students must have satisfactorily completed Hebrew Basics (102) before enrolling in this class. Students will increase their vocabulary and gain more understanding of the structure of Hebrew, honing their skills through in-class reading practice, written homework assignments, songs, and other activities. Grammar topics to be discussed include prepositions (separable, inseparable, and inflected forms), demonstratives, and conjugations of verbs with weak (quiescent) roots. The text is unpublished, written by the instructor, but draws on content found in HaYesod: Fundamentals of Hebrew by Luba Uveeler & Norman Bronznick.

**Prerequisite for this course. See teacher.

Bezalel Registration Fee: $20 Per Student Per Semester
Tuition: $20 Per Student Per Month
Materials Fee: $10 Per Student Per Semester

Hebrew Basics 104

(Ages 12+)

This class will provide a continuing study of the vocabulary and grammar common to both Modern and Biblical Hebrew, with an emphasis on Modern Hebrew. Students must have satisfactorily completed Hebrew Basics (103) before enrolling in this class (no exceptions). Students will continue to add to their vocabulary and gain an understanding of more complex sentence structures, including possessive pronouns, conjugations of infinitive and irregular verbs, and the numerical system. Students will continue to hone their language skills through in-class reading exercises and written homework assignments. Songs, video clips, and other activities will be used to enhance learning wherever possible. The text is unpublished, written by the instructor, but draws on content found in HaYesod: Fundamentals of Hebrew by Luba Uveeler & Norman Bronznick.

**Prerequisite for this course. See Teacher.

Bezalel Registration Fee: $20 Per Student Per Semester
Tuition: $20 Per Student Per Month
Materials Fee: $10 Per Student Per Semester

Modern Hebrew 201

(Ages 12+)

This class will provide an in-depth study of the vocabulary and grammar of Modern Hebrew. Because of the advanced nature of the text and amount of study and memorization required, students must have satisfactorily completed Hebrew Basics 102 and have the instructor's permission before enrolling in this class (no exceptions). Students will increase their Hebrew vocabulary and listening/speaking skills through listening exercises, oral question-and-answer activities, and written homework assignments. Songs, video clips, and other activities will be used to enhance learning wherever possible, and all students will be required to complete weekly written homework assignments and vocabulary quizzes. The text for this class is Ha Yesod: Fundamentals of Hebrew by Luba Uveeler & Norman Bronznick, which will be used for all 200-level classes.

**Prerequisite for this course. See Teacher.

Bezalel Registration Fee: $20 Per Student Per Semester
Tuition: $20 Per Student Per Month
Materials Fee: $30 Per Book

Modern Hebrew 202

(Ages 12+)

This class will provide a continued in-depth study of the vocabulary and grammar of Modern Hebrew. Students must have satisfactorily completed Modern Hebrew (201) before enrolling in this class (no exceptions). Students will continue to increase their vocabulary and listening/speaking skills through listening exercises, oral question-and-answer activities, and written homework assignments. New grammar topics will include stative and past tense verbs, possessive pronouns, and infinitives. Songs, video clips, and other activities will be used to enhance learning wherever possible, and all students will be required to complete weekly written homework assignments and quizzes. The text for this class is HaYesod: Fundamentals of Hebrew by Luba Uveeler & Norman Bronznick.

**Prerequisite for this course. See Teacher.

Bezalel Registration Fee: $20 Per Student Per Semester
Tuition: $20 Per Student Per Month
Materials Fee: No fee, will use book from previous semester

Modern Hebrew 203

(Ages 12+)

This class will provide a continued in-depth study of the vocabulary and grammar of Modern Hebrew. Students must have satisfactorily completed Modern Hebrew 202 before enrolling in this class. Students will continue to increase their vocabulary and listening/speaking skills through listening exercises, oral question-and-answer activities, and written homework assignments. New grammar topics will include past tense verb conjugations, infinitives, and possessive pronouns. Songs, video clips, and other activities will be used to enhance learning wherever possible. Our primary text is HaYesod: Fundamentals of Hebrew by Luba Uveeler & Norman Bronznick, which will be supplemented by a new text this semester: Hebrew Verb Tables by Asher Tarmon & Ezri Uval. While each student is encouraged to have his or her own copy of the primary text, family members may opt to share the supplemental text. The supplemental text will be used for all continuing 200-level classes and is also useful for Biblical Hebrew studies.

**Prerequisite for this course. See teacher.

Bezalel Registration Fee: $20 Per Student Per Semester
Tuition: $20 Per Student Per Month
Materials Fee: $30 per book (used copies may be available for less, please see instructor)

Modern Hebrew 204

(Ages 12+)

This class will provide a continued in-depth study of the vocabulary and grammar of Modern Hebrew. Students must have satisfactorily completed Modern Hebrew 203 before enrolling in this class. Students will continue to increase their vocabulary and listening/ speaking skills through listening exercises, oral question-and-answer activities, and written homework assignments. New grammar topics will include future and imperative tense verb conjugations, and object pronouns. Songs, video clips, and other activities will be used to enhance learning wherever possible. Our primary text is HaYesod: Fundamentals of Hebrew by Luba Uveeler & Norman Bronznick, which will be supplemented by Hebrew Verb Tables by Asher Tarmon & Ezri Uval.

**Prerequisite for this course. See teacher.

Bezalel Registration Fee: $20 Per Student Per Semester
Tuition: $20 Per Student Per Month
Materials Fee: No fee, will use books from previous semester

SPANISH:

Spanish 101A

(Ages 6-10)

This introductory Spanish course is designed specifically for younger students. It provides a fun, interactive experience for a student’s first exposure to the Spanish language. The course focuses on language acquisition through literature, games, songs, scripture memory and varied practice activities.

Bezalel Registration Fee: $20 Per Student Per Semester
Tuition: $20 Per Student Per Month ($15 Per Month for each Additional Sibling)
Materials fee: $10 New students will need to purchase class workbook. Please contact instructor for details.

Spanish 101B

(Ages 12+)

This introductory Spanish course is designed for the middle and high school (or adult) student. It provides a fun, interactive experience for a student’s first exposure to the Spanish language. The course focuses on vocabulary acquisition, as well as basic Spanish sentence structure and grammar. Literature, games, songs, scripture memory and practice activities will be utilized in order to enhance language acquisition.

Spanish 102A

(Ages 6-10)

This course is a continuation of Spanish 101A. It is designed for the younger student that has successfully completed Spanish 101A. The course will continue to focus on language acquisition through literature, games, songs, scripture memory and varied practice activities.

Spanish 102B

(Ages 11+)

This course is a continuation of Spanish 101B. It is designed for the older student that has successfully completed Soanish 101B. The course focuses on vocabulary acquisition, as well as basic Spanish sentence structure and grammar. Literature, games, songs, scripture memory and practice activities will be utilized in order to enhance language acquisition.