Colloquial Yiddish
Subtitle: the complete course for beginners
By: Lily Kahn
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: The colloquial series
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Milton Park, Abingdon; New York, NY
Language: eng; yid
Number of pages: 293
ISBN-13: 9780415580199; 9780415580229; 9780415580205; 9780203851203
Subjects: Yiddish language; Textbooks for foreign speakers; Spoken Yiddish; English
Description: "Specially written by an experienced teacher, Colloquial Yiddish offers a step-by-step approach to Yiddish as it is spoken and written today. Colloquial Yiddish provides the first widely available, easily accessible, comprehensive Yiddish course designed primarily for the twenty-first-century international English-speaking independent learner and suitable for use in Yiddish classes worldwide. Each unit presents numerous grammatical points that are reinforced with a wide range of exercises for regular practice. A full answer key can be found at the back as well as useful vocabulary summaries throughout. Key features include: graded development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills realistic and entertaining dialogues jargon-free and clearly structured grammatical explanations a range of dynamic and appropriate supporting exercises supplementary texts presenting many of the most significant and relevant aspects of Yiddish culture. By the end of this rewarding course you will be able to communicate confidently and effectively in Yiddish in a broad range of situations."--Publisher's description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.