Beginner III Yiddish

Class starts Feb 22 6:30pm-8:00pm

Tuition: $350
YIVO members: $275**
Students: $175 (Must register with valid university email address)

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Instructor: Perl Teitelbaum

Who should take this course?
This course is for students who have previously taken two semesters of Yiddish.

Beginner III Yiddish is the right class for students who took Advanced Beginner Yiddish in fall 2020 or Winter Intensive Beginner II Yiddish in January 2021.

What topics will this class cover?
Beginner III Yiddish will continue to expand listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills with content from the textbook and supplementary materials.

Is knowledge of the Yiddish alphabet required?
Yes, knowledge of the Yiddish alphabet is required.

Course Materials:
This course will use the textbook Yiddish: An Introduction to the Language, Literature & Culture, Volume I by Sheva Zucker. (Purchase)

The instructor will also provide supplementary stories and songs digitally to students throughout the class.

Questions? Read our 2021 Spring Classes FAQ.

Perl (Paula) Teitelbaum was born and raised in a Yiddish-speaking home in post-war Wroclaw. After immigrating to the United States in 1967, Paula became actively involved in New York City’s Yiddish-speaking circles. During her professional career Paula has taught Yiddish as well as Spanish and English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESL) in a variety of settings, including college, and pre-K through high school and adult education classes. Using her TESOL background Paula has applied some of the most successful teaching methods into her Yiddish classes.

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