Yiddish
Beginners
Course description
Beginners with Tamara (Face-to-face)
Mondays 6:00 - 8:00pm
At House of Annetta, Shoreditch, London
We will learn Yiddish and learn about Ashkenazi culture in the past and present. Starting with the alef-beys (alphabet), we will introduce the fundamentals of reading and writing.
We will also study basic Yiddish grammar and vocabulary, using the textbook Colloquial Yiddish by Lily Kahn from UCL. As we learn the language, we will also look at Yiddish culture and in particular the culture of the Yiddish-speaking left, through books such as Yidishe Kinder Beys. We will listen to and discuss Yiddish songs, texts and videos connected to the seasons, festivals and Ashkenazi culture.
Classes will be interactive and conversational and will emphasise learning with joy and community. By the end of the term, we will aim to be able to say, read, write and understand simple sentences in Yiddish.
If you have any questions about the course or which level is right for you, please email us at babelsblessing@gmail.com
Dates
Mondays 6:00 - 8:00pm
Dates:
September 16, 23, 30
October 7, 14, 28
November 4, 11, 18
December 2, 9, 16
Please note there is no class on 28 October.
Classes on 9 and 16 December will be held online.
Venue:
House of Annetta
25 Princelet St, London E1 6QH
Accessibility: the classroom is located up two flights of stairs so this class is, regrettably, not accessible to wheelchair users.
PLEASE NOTE: there are TWO rates, Standard (the cheaper rate), and Supporter (for those who are able to contribute a little extra).
If you would like to book this course and pay in 2 instalments of 50% of the course fees, please email us at babelsblessing@gmail.com.
Please get in touch with any other questions about the course or access to the space.
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Supporter Rate (£32/Class)
Standard Rate (£24/Class)