The course is equivalent to an Ulpan in Israel. The classes focus on speaking, reading and writing in Modern Hebrew. The course focuses on grammatical structures in Hebrew and ways of using and identifying various modes of the language. The course focuses on enhancing all language skills of the students with special attention given to engaging in conversations.
The classes focus on reading the Hebrew Bible in its original language. During the course students learn the Hebrew alphabet and vowels, become familiar with the basic paradigms of Hebrew nouns and verbs and acquire 450 common Biblical Hebrew words.