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Lomir zikh lernen in eynem—let’s learn together!
About In eynem Yiddish Courses
Our courses use a research-backed method called the communicative approach, based on the idea that successful language learning should prioritize communicating and interpreting real meaning, similarly to how humans learn their first language. Using real-life situations and authentic materials, students in our courses focus on engaging directly with Yiddish, rather than learning about Yiddish.
Our small, student-centered classes are led by instructors who facilitate a uniquely collaborative and dynamic environment. Instructors ensure that students are able to understand the language used in class by means of gestures, miming, and visual aids, and that they are compelled to understand by encouraging conversations about topics that are important to each student, thus increasing motivation and lowering any anxiety about language learning. Each course level builds on previous knowledge and uses In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook, authored by Asya Vaisman Schulman, director of the Center's Yiddish Language Institute.
12-Week In eynem Yiddish Language Courses
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Classes are held twice a week on Zoom, and students connect and submit homework using Google Classroom. See our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
Course Expectations
Before signing up, make sure you:
- Can commit to participating in all class sessions and spending 60–90 minutes on homework per class
- Have a computer with a camera and microphone, headphones, Internet access, and proficiency with Zoom
- Create a free Google account (or use an existing one) to access Google Classroom
- Have a copy of In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook (available here)
- Familiarize yourself with the Yiddish alphabet before the course begins (or take our alphabet course)
- If you are a continuing student, review previous units of the textbook before the course begins
In eynem Level 1
Who should take this course?
This course is designed for students with no prior Yiddish-language experience. Students should study the Yiddish alphabet prior to the course start date.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
- Greet people and introduce yourself
- Describe activities during a typical day and a typical week
- Talk about geography
- Have polite conversation
- Count objects and buy certain items at a store
- Describe your classrooms and workspaces
- Exchange simple information about everyday objects
Grammar: Present tense verb conjugations, pronouns, word order, negation, there is/there are
Culture: Folksongs, brief history of Yiddish, poems, archival images
Instructor: Moishele Alonso
Course schedule:
Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ET
September 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
October 7, 9, 14, 21, 28, 30
November 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25
December 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18
Cost: $700 for members, $775 for nonmembers. The required textbook is sold separately at $100 in our online store.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations by September 9 will be refunded, minus a $30 administration fee. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide refunds for cancellations after September 9.
In eynem Level 3
Who should take this course?
This course is designed for students who have taken In eynem Level 1 and 2 online courses, or have studied equivalent material (Chapters 1–7 of In Eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook).
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Ask and answer questions about your family
- Discuss professions
- Describe a person's physical appearance
- Talk about activities you like and dislike
Grammar: Adjective endings; the accusative case; lib hobn (to like)
Culture: Folksongs; poems; film clips; archival images
Instructor: Sasha Berenstein
Course schedule:
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. ET
September 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
October 7, 9, 14, 21, 28, 30
November 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25
December 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18
Cost: $700 for members; $775 for nonmembers. The required textbook is sold separately at $100 in our online store.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations by September 9 will be refunded, minus a $30 administration fee. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide refunds for cancellations after September 9.
This has been a dream of mine my entire adult life, and I had all but given up on it. I thought I was just too old to tackle this type of new learning. But now I believe it is possible for me to take this much further, and I hope to do so.
Questions? Please contact us at [email protected].