Dialogues 2010 Full RD Hafalot

Authentic Israeli
Dialogues
A unique kit for accelerated Hebrew learning
using Ulpan-Or RLA (Rapid Language Acquisition) method
Intermediate Level
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Orly & Yoel Ganor
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Dear student,
This unique Hebrew study kit was especially designed for intermediate level
students.
It was made possible due to ingenuity and tremendous efforts on behalf of a
team of wonderful Ulpan-Or teachers.
We extend our special huge thanks to our staff members Noga, Ya'ara, Aviv,
Shira and BatSheva.
Yoel & Orly
Prior to studying, please read our explanations and instructions on the next
page.
For more details please visit our site www.ulpanor.com
Learning Steps
During this course you will be acquiring the Hebrew language mainly through
listening and practicing. Your main work involves listening to a specific track
on the audio CD for each lesson, and practicing it with your teacher during the
lesson. Your teacher will direct you to your material in the book and in the CD,
and you will be guided as to how to study.
The main steps are:
LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN!!!
Only then, read the text in Hebrew while listening (don't look at the
English translation!).
Speak the text aloud in Hebrew while looking at the English translation.
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE during the lesson, and use
Hebrew in your daily life.
Practicing the New Vocabulary

Each unit ends with five questions containing vocabulary acquired in the unit, as
well as a writing assignment, encouraging you to express yourself in Hebrew.
The purpose of these questions is:
To practice the new vocabulary.
To put an emphasis on words and expressions commonly used.
To create conversation between teacher and student or between students.
Conversation in Hebrew is a vital part of successful learning.
We look forward to speaking with you!
Note on English Translation

The English translation of the dialogues in this book will enable you to easily
translate the conversations into Hebrew while viewing the English translation.
As English and Hebrew sentences are not always identical in structure, brackets
and parentheses are used to aid you in your comprehension and translation:
Words in parentheses ( ) are vital for a coherent sentence in English, but do not
appear in the Hebrew sentence. Words that appear in square brackets [ ] are
essential for the Hebrew translation of the English sentence, but are unnecessary
in the English sentence.
For example:
[There is] everything (is) here =
In this sentence, the words there is are not part of the English sentence, but are
needed for the translation into Hebrew. The verb is does not exist in Hebrew, but
is necessary for the English sentence.
Wishing you a fruitful course,
Yoel & Orly Ganor
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Appendix A review of level "Alef" material

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Basic Acquaintance questions --------------------------------------------------------------- pg 162
Response Expressions ------------------------------------------------------------------------- pg 168
Nouns --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- pg 170
Adjectives ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- pg 183
Song "Lifmim.."-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- pg 192
Tests Nouns / Adjectives ---------------------------------------------------------------------- pg 195
Numbers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- pg 203
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CD 1, Track 1

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plane
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to look for
is looking for (m. sing.)
taxi
service taxi
down, downward
left, leftward
right, rightward
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quickly
come quickly! (f. sing.)
until today
as of today
to make aliyah, to come on aliyah
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alone
to stay
here it comes
question
the million dollar question
to ask
everybody asks
fine, just fine
to tell
Ill tell you (f.)
tell me (m. sing.)
tell me (f. sing.)
whats your name?

plane
gets off the plane (m. sing.)
to look for
is looking for (m. sing.)
taxi
service taxi
down, downward
left, leftward
right, rightward
slowly
quickly
come quickly! (f. sing.)
until today
as of today
to make aliyah, to come on aliyah
makes aliyah (m. sing.)
alone
to stay
here it comes
question
the million dollar question
to ask
everybody asks
fine, just fine
to tell
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tell me (m. sing.)
tell me (f. sing.)
whats your name?
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- Dialogue No. 1 -
Getting Acquainted: Part One

Daniel gets off the plane and looks for a service taxi to Jerusalem. He asks Shira where the
taxies are, and they begin to talk.
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Excuse me
Yes?
Do you maybe know where theres a service taxi to Jerusalem?
Yeah, sure! You walk down, and then left, and then right, and then
One minute, take it easy!
Im sorry, am I speaking quickly?
Yes, but its ok. All Israelis speak quickly.
Im sorry. I should speak slowly. The taxies for Jerusalem are One
minute, I need a service taxi for Jerusalem too. Maybe youd like to walk
with me?
Yes, thank you!
Cool, come on.
Do you live in Jerusalem?
No, I live close to Jerusalem, in Mevaseret. And do you live in Jerusalem?
As of today yes.
As of today? And until today?
Until today in New York, and as of today in Jerusalem.
Oh. Youre a new immigrant?
Yes.
One minute, and wheres all your family? What, youre making aliyah on
your own [alone]?
Yes, Im making aliyah on my own. My parents and brothers dont want to
make aliyah. They want to stay in New York.
Really? And why are you making aliyah to Israel?
Oh boy, here it comes
What?
The Question. The million dollar question Why are you making aliyah?
Everybody asks why.
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Its fine! Its an excellent question. You know what? Ill tell you why Im
making aliyah, and you tell me what your name is.
Oh, Im sorry! My name is Shira.
And Im Daniel. Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you. Daniel, heres our taxi!
Come quickly!
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Practicing the Vocabulary

Please translate the following questions into Hebrew and answer those.
These questions can also be used when participating in conversation with others,
while each participant can express his opinion using as much new words from
the situation text as possible
It's best to practice asking the questions in Hebrew while reading them silently
in English.
1. What do you usually look for in the supermarket? Do you always look for
the same things?
2. What do you think is best about making "aliyah"?
3. What is the name of your president? Do you think he is a good president?
Why?
4. How do you walk from your house to the supermarket? (Use the directions
youve learned: up, down, left, and right).
5. What is the question everybody asks you all the time? What is your "million
dollar question"?
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parents
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to pass
one week in Israel and it will pass

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- Dialogue No. 2 -
Getting Acquainted: Part Two

Daniel:
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So, Shira
What?
You want to know why Im making aliyah to Israel?
Yes.
Ok. I have an uncle in Israel my fathers brother. He lives in Jerusalem.
Oh.
My dad loves his brother very much, and every year in August, we come for
a visit in Israel.
What do you do on the visit?
We tour the country, meet friends, and many more things.
Do you like the visits here?
Yes, very much. All year I think about the visit. At the end of the visit I
dont want to return to America. In short, my uncle has three children:
Benny, Gil, and Tali. Benny and I are good friends; we speak a lot on the
phone and on Skype, and also write a lot of emails (to each other).
Nice.
Yeah. In 2006 Benny was a soldier and there was a war in Lebanon. And
you know what?
What?
I thought I should [need to] be in Lebanon, helping Benny and his friends. I
thought I should also enlist in the IDF. I thought I should finish college and
come on aliyah to Israel. And thats it. Now Im here.
And your parents? What do they say about this?
They dont like it, but they understand. Theyre terrific parents.
Terrific? Wow, you really are an Israeli
Thank you very much!
Umm thank you very much isnt really Israeli
I know, but Im Israeli, but also a gentleman.
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1. Do you want to enlist in the army? Why?

2. Is it difficult to be ( )a soldier? What do you think?
3. What do you want to do today?
4. Do you have an uncle or a brother? Where do they live?
5. Are you having a terrific day ? Why is it terrific?
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enough
thats not enough
to return
where are you (f. sing.) returning from?
trip
of course, sure
to travel
all Israelis travel
army
go to the army (m. pl.)
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South America
how long; how much time
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thats so much fun!
loads of fun
how should I know? (m. sing.)
how should I know? (f. sing.)
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could I get your (f.) phone number?
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- Dialogue No. 3 -
Getting Acquainted Part Three

Daniel:
Shira:
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So, Shira
Yes?
Now you know why Im making aliyah to Israel. You know that Im a bit
of an Israeli and a bit of a gentleman, and I know that youre pretty and
sweet, and thats it.
What? Pretty and sweet isnt enough?
Its a lot, but I want to know more.
Ok What do you want to know?
I want to know where youre returning from now.
Im returning from a trip in Thailand.
Well, of course.
Why [what] of course?
All Israelis travel to Thailand after the army, dont they?
Not all Israelis Half travel to South America.
But everybody travels.
Not everybody, but a lot.
How long were you in Thailand?
Half a year.
Wow, thats so much fun!
Yeah, loads of fun.
And what do you want to do now?
How should I know? Maybe work
Do you want to go to university?
Yes, but not now. I dont know what I want to study.
You know, its very interesting. In America, we go to college at the age of
18. In Israel, people go to the army, afterwards travel to Thailand and
afterwards think for a year or two (about) what they want to do.
What, is that a problem?
No, what are you talking about?! Its not a problem at all. Its not like in
America, but its not a problem. Its interesting.
Its really fun speaking with you, Shira.
Thanks, with you too.
Maybe youd like that Could I get your phone number?
Mevaseret! Get off fast please!
Oh, I have to get off.
What? But
Come on, quickly!
Ok Daniel goodbye!
Goodbye
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1. Do you want to travel? Where to?
2. How long have you been [are you] studying Hebrew? Do you like it?
3. Are you reading an interesting book? What is it about?
4. Is it a problem that Israelis talk quickly? What can we do?
5. Do you think that it is good to go to college when you are 18? Why?
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CD 1, Track 7
brother, bro
welcome
bummed (m. sing.)
why are you bummed?
to know (e.g. a person)
I know you (m.)
a girl, a young woman
girls
I met a girl
fast (adj.)
to wait
dad and mom are waiting for you (m.)
come to the car
come, lets go
hug; give a hug
to see
its good to see you (m.)
huge
youre huge!
cousin (m.)
how old are you?
to get dressed
shes getting dressed
to talk about
are you talking about me?
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hungry
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girls
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fast (adj.)
to wait
dad and mom are waiting for you (m.)
come to the car
come, lets go
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its good to see you (m.)
huge
youre huge!
cousin (m.)
how old are you?
to get dressed
shes getting dressed
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- Dialogue No. 4 -
Family: Part One

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Daniel:
Danny!
Benny!
Welcome! Its so much fun that youre here, bro!
Yeah. really
Yeah. really Whats up, bro? Why are you bummed?
Im not bummed.
Come on, Danny I know you.
Well, I met a girl this morning
A girl?! On the first day in Israel? Youre fast
Yeah, but there is a problem: I dont have her phone number.
Danny, its only your first day in Israel! There are a million of
beautiful and sweet Israeli girls.
Yeah, Yeah
Well, can we [is it possible to] go? Dad and Mom are waiting for
you. Come to the car.
Come, lets go.
At the Aunt and Uncles house

Aunt Ruthie:
Daniel:
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Uncle Natti:
Daniel:
Uncle Natti:
Gil:
Danny:
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Danny:
Tali:
Danny:
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Aunt Ruthie:
Danny:
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Danieli! Come; give your aunt a hug!

How are you, Aunt Ruthie? Its good to see you.
You too, sweetie. Natti, Dannys here!
Hi Danny! Whats up?
Everything is good, Uncle. Its fun to be in Jerusalem. Where are the
children?
Theyre upstairs. Children, your cousin is here! Why arent you
coming?
D-a-n-n-y!
Gil! Youre huge! What is this, how old are you?
Im twelve and a half! What, you dont remember? In September Im
having a Bar-Mitzvah and the whole family is coming: Grandpa,
Grandma, all the uncles and aunts
I remember, but Youre huge! A real man. And wheres Tali?
Shes probably getting dressed. Every morning she gets dressed (for)
an hour! Girls
Well, shes a sixteen year old girl She must be beautiful.
Are you talking about me?
Tali! Youre so beautiful!
And youre such a flatterer Whats up, Danny? How are Dad and
Mom? What are you doing today? What are you
Tali, Daniel just came now. Hes tired and hungry. Do you want to
eat, Danny?
Want to? Im dying to eat!
Lets go, come to the kitchen.
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1. Are you bummed sometimes? Why?

2. Are you hungry? What do you like to eat?
3. Does it take you a long time to get dressed in the morning? How long?
4. Who do you want to see this week? why?
5. Describe (/ )your kitchen: is it big or small? open or closed?
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what a meal!
nothing
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nothing beats
nothing beats a good breakfast
compliment
to pay a compliment
dont we pay you (f.) compliments?
to remember
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never
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plays basketball
team (sports)
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plays the guitar (f. sing.)
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exam(s)
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to sleep
go (m.) to sleep
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team (sports)
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exam(s)
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Family: Part Two - Breakfast

Daniel:
Aunt Ruthie:
Uncle Natti:
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Aunt Ruthie:
Tali:
Aunt Ruthie:
Benny:
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Gil:
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Aunt Ruthie:
Daniel:
Benny:
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Benny:
Aunt Ruthie, what a meal! You worked hard!

Oh, its nothing, just breakfast.
Nothing beats a good breakfast, eh Danny?
Nothing beats a good aunt.
Ah, what compliments! Its good that youre here, Danny.
Why, we dont pay [give] you compliments?
Not really I dont remember compliments about breakfast at home.
Sure Because you never prepare breakfast for us. It really is good
that youre here, Danny.
Ok, ok enough. Tali, Gil, whats happening? Do you play
basketball?
Yeah, sure! I play in the school team.
What do you say! Can I come see you play?
Sure.
And you, Tali? Do you still play the guitar?
I play, but I dont have a lot of time to play.
Really? What a shame Why dont you have time?
She doesnt have time because all day long she gets dressed, or goes
to the cosmetician, or talks on the phone with her friends.
Quiet, Gil! I dont have time because I study. I have a lot of exams at
school.
There are also a lot of guys at school. Thats why Tali needs to dress
[get dressed] well and go to the cosmetician.
Mom!!!
Thats enough, Gil. Really, what does Danny think now?
I think Im happy to be in your home.
And I think youre tired. Go ahead; go to sleep until the evening.
Why? Whats in the evening?
All the guys are coming, and were going to a pub.
All the guys? In whose honor [in honor of what]?
In whose honor? What do you think? In your honor!
Really? Thanks, bro!
With pleasure. Now, go ahead. Good night.

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1. Do you like to eat a good breakfast? What do you usually eat?

2. Do you play a musical instrument ( ?) Do you want to play?
3. Do you like to play basketball? Do you know any Israeli teams?
4. What time do you want to go to sleep tonight? Why?
5. Can you remember your first day at school? What do you remember?
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what's happening?
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what are you showing off?
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trip
summer
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enlists (m. sing.)
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- Dialogue No. 6 -
At the Pub
Daniel, Michael and the guys go out to a pub.
Yair:
The guys:
Daniel:
Yair:
Benny:
Waitress:
Benny:
Daniel:
Yair:
Michael:
Benny:
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Waitress:
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Yair:
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Guys:
Look who is coming!

Daniel! Whats up? Whats happening, bro? Hows it going, man?
Everything is good, everything is good.
Whats up, Benny?
Terrific.
What are you drinking?
Im not drinking. Im driving. Danny, are you drinking something?
Id like half a liter (a pint) of Carlsberg, please.
Id also like a Carlsberg. Michael, are you drinking?
Sure! I want a Goldstar.
Michael, Goldstar is a girls beer.
Come on, what are you showing off? A girls beer
Two Carlsberg and a Goldstar. No problem.
So [what], guys, whats happening?
You know in search of ourselves
In search of yourselves? What does that mean? Thinking (about) what to
study?
Study? What are you talking about? We just [now] finished the army.
(We) need[s] a year to think (about) what we want to do.
And what about a trip? Are you going to travel [are you traveling]?
Im traveling to Thailand in the summer, and Yair is traveling to New
Zealand.
Really?? That is so much fun! And until the summer, what are you
doing?
I work in security at a hotel.
And Im a tour guide. Its both fun and good money.
And what about you, Danny? Benny says youre enlisting (in the army).
Yeah, its true. Im enlisting in August: Youre going [traveling] on a
trip and Im going to the army
Its your choice, honey.
Yeah, true, and I think its a good choice.
You know, Danny? All soldiers think that life after the army is a picnic.
Now I see that life is not a picnic: Its hard to find work, to find an
apartment, to think about what to study
Why are you so serious? Guys, its Dannys first night in Israel!
Come on, Danny, make (a) toast!
What?!
You know, make a toast.
Cheers, guys. (Heres) for good work, a good trip and a good life.
Cheers!
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2. Why do you think young people go traveling to "search for themselves"?
3. Do you know how to drive? Do you want to drive in Israel? Why?
4. Is it easy to find your house ? Where is your house?
5. "Life is no picnic" What do you think? Why?
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to find an apartment
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mice
kitchen
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- Dialogue No. 7 -
Apartment: Part One

Daniel:
Benny:
Daniel:
Benny:
Daniel:
Benny:
Daniel:
Benny:
Daniel:
Benny:
Daniel:
Benny:
Daniel:
Benny:
Daniel:
Benny:
Daniel:
Benny:
Daniel:
Benny:
Daniel:
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Benny:
Benny, what are you doing tomorrow?

Im going to look for an apartment.
Really! Is this the first apartment youre seeing?
First apartment? What are you talking about? Im looking for an apartment
for four months already.
Four months?! What, its so hard to find an apartment in Jerusalem?
Wow, its really hard.
How many apartments have you seen?
Ive seen six apartments, but there were problems in all the apartments.
What [which] problems?
In the first apartment there was a leak in the shower. In the second
apartment there were electricity problems. In the third apartment there
were mice in the kitchen
Mice in the kitchen?!
Yeah, mice.
Oh my And in the fourth apartment?
In the fourth apartment there was a big and pretty living room, a decent
kitchen, a new shower and a nice bedroom.
So what was the problem?
The housemates. The housemates in the apartment were musicians. Every
night at 1:00 at night, they play the saxophone.
Saxophone at 1:00 at night?! That really is a problem. Ok, what about the
fifth apartment?
The fifth apartment was big and pretty, with nice housemates, but it was
on the eighth floor.
(On) the eighth floor with an elevator, right?
What are you talking about? The buildings in Jerusalem are old, and
usually theres no elevator in the building.
I see and the sixth apartment?
The sixth apartment was on the first floor. It was furnished and pretty.
But?
But the rent was 2,300 shekels a month.
Wow, it really is hard to find an apartment here.
Yeah, very hard. Say, Danny, are you usually lucky [do you usually have
luck]?
Lucky? I dont know Why?
Do you want to come with me (and) see the apartment tomorrow?
Yeah, why not? I dont know if Im lucky, but who knows?
Cool. Tomorrow at 8 oclock in the morning. Thanks, bro.

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1. What do you do when there is a mouse in your apartment?

2. Which floor do you live on? Do you have an elevator?
3. Is it fun to live with a housemate? Why?
4. Are most of the buildings in your neighborhood old or new? Do you like to
see interesting ( )buildings?
5. Who do you think is a lucky person? Do you believe in luck?
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come in! (imp. m. pl.)
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stove
oven
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cupboard
clothes cupboard
kitchen cupboard
couch(es)
table
chair(s)
bathtub
clean (m. sing.)
clean (f. sing.)
cleanliness
hot water
boiler
solar heater (for water)
winter
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bed
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contract
to sign a contract
to have a deal (slang)
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boiler
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to have a deal (slang)
is it a deal?
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Apartment: Part Two

David:
Benny:
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Daniel:
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Benny:
David:
Benny:
David:
Benny:
David:
Benny:
David:
Benny:
David:
Benny:
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Benny:
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Benny:
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Benny:
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Benny:
David:
Benny:
David:
Benny:
Hello! Im David, the landlord.

Hello-hello. Im Benny and this is Daniel.
Daniel, are you also looking for an apartment?
No, Im just helping Benny.
Cool. Ok, come in.
Thanks.
Ok, this is the kitchen. [There is] Everything (is) here: A fridge, a stove, an
oven, a toaster, a microwave and kitchen cupboards.
Are there also mice?
What?!
Nothing, nothing. Lets go to the living room.
All right. This is the living room. You (can) see that its big and furnished:
There are two couches, a television, a table and chairs.
Yes, I see. Would it be possible to see the shower?
Yeah, sure. Here This is the shower. Theres a toilet and bathtub here. Do
you see that the shower is very clean? The housemates like cleanliness.
Yeah, my mom likes cleanliness as well Say, are there problems with the
hot water in the shower?
What are you talking about? Theres a boiler as well as a solar heater. In the
summer, when its sunny [there is sun], theres hot water all day and all
night. In the winter, the boiler is on [works] for 20 minutes and you have hot
water.
Excellent. And where is the bedroom?
Here. This is the bedroom. Its completely furnished: A [clothes] cupboard,
table, chair and bed and its all for you. Well, what do you say?
I dont know The rent is 1,300 shekels a month, right?
Right.
Ummm Could I speak with Daniel for a moment? Is that ok?
Yes, thats ok.
So, Danny, what do you think?
I say its a pretty, big and furnished apartment. The rent isnt high. I think
signing a contract is a good idea [its a good idea to sign a contract].
Fine. David?
Yes?
Is it a deal?
Its a deal! We can sign a contract tomorrow evening.
Excellent! Tomorrow evening. Well talk.

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2. Does your housemate buy food for you? What does he/she buy?
3. Do you think it is important to sign a contract when you rent an apartment?
Why?
4. Do you travel to countries that dont have hot water? Which?
5. What is better an oven or a microwave? Why?
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great apartment
to celebrate
restaurant
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it's your (m.) day
menu
eggplants
spicy (m. sing.)
spicy (f. sing.)
tasty (m. sing.)
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pickles
orange juice
meal
to cry
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congratulations!
great
great apartment
to celebrate
restaurant
Middle Eastern food
to invite
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it's your (m.) day
menu
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Daniel:
Benny:
Daniel:
Benny:
Daniel:
Benny:
Daniel:
Benny:
Congratulations, bro! Great apartment!

Yeah, really a great apartment. Thanks, Danny.
Ok, so were going to celebrate?
To celebrate what?
Your new apartment, idiot.
Yeah, I really am an idiot. Lets go and celebrate. Want to eat?
I always want to eat.
Theres a restaurant on King George St. Pinati Restaurant. Theres
humus and excellent Middle-Eastern food there.
Daniel:
Cool. Well go to Pinati. But Benny Its my treat!
Benny:
But
Daniel:
No buts. This is your day, and I want to treat [invite] (you).
At the Restaurant
Waitress:
Hello. Would you like a menu?
Daniel:
Yes, thank you.
Waitress:
Here you go, heres the menu. Would you like to order?
Daniel:
Yeah, which humus do you have [is there]?
Waitress:
Theres humus and fava beans, humus with meat, humus with tehina,
humus without anything the humus and fava beans and humus with meat
are very good.
Daniel:
Cool. Which salads do you have [are there]?
Waitress:
Vegetable salad, tehina, eggplants and matbuha.
Daniel:
Whats matbuha?
Waitress:
Its a spicy and tasty tomato salad.
Daniel:
Cool. I like spicy. We also want matbuha.
Waitress:
Would you like falafel or French fries?
Daniel:
A big dish of French fries and a big dish of falafel. And pickles, too. Were
very hungry.
Waitress:
Very well. So you want: Humus and fava beans, humus with meat, tehina,
eggplants, vegetable salad, matbuha, falafel, French fries and pickles.
Would you also like to drink?
Daniel:
I want a coke. And you, Benny?
Benny:
I want orange juice.
Daniel:
The humus is excellent! And so are the salads and falafel I love Middle
Eastern food.
Benny:
Yeah, me too. Well, hows the matbuha?
Daniel:
Very spicy, but tasty.
Benny:
Yeah, Middle Eastern food is spicy. This was an excellent meal, Danny.
Thank you very much.
Daniel:
With pleasure, bro. Im happy you have an apartment and I love you very
much.
Benny:
Hey, enough with that Ill be crying in a minute.
Daniel:
Benny, Benny Be well.
Benny:
With so much falafel and French fries, Ill be fat, not well.

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2. How do you like to celebrate your birthday?
3. Can you buy tasty humus where you live? Where?
4. How spicy do you like your food? Do you know how to cook spicy food?
5. Do you usually cry in romantic movies (?)
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Shopping at the Supermarket: Part One

Daniel goes shopping with Uncle Natti.
Uncle Natti
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Danny, Can you bring a cart and bags? We have a lot of shopping.
Yeah, sure. Ok, what are we buying?
Lets see I have a list. We need white cheese, cottage cheese, yellow
cheese and eight yogurts.
Eight yogurts?
Yes. We like eating dairy products at home. Can you also bring 2 liters
of milk?
Three percent or one percent?
Three percent.
Ok, we have white cheese, cottage cheese, yellow cheese, yogurts and
milk. Anything else from the fridge?
Yes. I want humus, tehina and eggplant salad.
I see theres a sale on the salads: buy one, get one free. Do you want
another salad?
Yeah, why not? Bring matbuha. And now lets go buy chicken.
What is this? Am I seeing right?! A kilo of chicken for one shekel?
You should [need] also read the fine print [small letters]. Its a kilo of
chicken for one shekel when purchasing [in a purchase of] over 150
shekels (worth).
Well, thats also not a bad sale. You always purchase over 150 shekels
(worth), dont you?
Yeah, true what can you do? Ok, we also have chicken. Now we
need to buy sugar, salt, oil, and thats it.
What about fruits and vegetables?
I buy fruits and vegetables at the market. Come, lets go to the cash.

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1. Do you need plastic bags when you go shopping? Do you think bags are a
good thing?
2. Which dairy products do you like to eat? Do you think Israel has good dairy
products?
3. What is the third letter of your last name? Some people believe in letters
What do you think?
4. Do you usually make a big purchase once a week, or many small ones?
What was the biggest purchase in your life?
5. What do you bring with you to the beach?
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- Dialogue No. 11 -
Shopping at the Supermarket:

Part Two At the Cash Register
Daniel:
Uncle Natti:
Uncle Natti:
Daniel:
Uncle Natti:
Wow, what a line!

Ya, its Thursday today. Everybody is shopping for Shabbat.
Oh boy, here it starts.
What starts?
The phone calls.
Uncle Natti:
Aunt Ruthie:
Uncle Natti:
Aunt Ruthie:
Hello?
Natti? Are you still at the supermarket, sweetie?
Im already at the cash. Why?
Oh I just need one little thing. I want to make a cake for Shabbat
and theres no flour at home. Is that a problem?
No, its not a problem. Danny, could you bring (some) flour? Thank
you.
Uncle Natti:
Uncle Natti:
Tali:
Uncle Natti:
Tali:
Uncle Natti:
Hello?
Dad, are you still at the supermarket?
Yes, but Im already at the cash. Is it something urgent?
Yeah, very! I have a big exam tomorrow and I dont have chocolate!
And thats urgent? Well, ok. Danny, can you bring (some) chocolate?
Uncle Natti:
Gil:
Uncle Natti:
Gil:
Uncle Natti:
Hello?
Dad, are you still at the supermarket?
Yes What do you want?
Theres a party in class tomorrow and I need to bring a snack.
Why do you only tell (me) now? Well, ok. Danny, can you bring a
snack?
Yeah, sure. Im going to bring everything. Say, is it always like this?
You stand in line and everybody calls?
Yes, every week. I dont understand, why cant they think about
everything before I go to the supermarket?
Its not the end of the world, this way you [also] go to the
supermarket and also work out [do sport]: from the cash to the shelf
and from the shelf to the cash.
Yeah, true. I really do work out here. But then I come home and eat
Ruthies cake, Talis chocolate and Gils snack.
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in English.
1. Do you need to stand in line in order to get on the bus in Israel? And in your
country?
2. What are your favorite snacks? Is it healthy to eat snacks? Do you give your
children snacks every day?
3. Do you think the cash register is a good place to speak in Hebrew? Where
else can you speak to Israelis?
4. In Israel flour is cheap so people can always have food. Do you think this is
good or bad? Is flour in your country cheap?
5. Do you want to start a new sport? Which sport?
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everybodys shouting
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there isnt one moment of silence
vendor(s)
buyer(s)
to attract buyers (lit. to bring buyers)
to hurry
we need to hurry
I thought you were in a hurry
meeting
special
the market is something special
interesting
interesting history
to smell
do you smell that?
smell
bakery
Marzipan Bakery
excellent
rogalach (pastry with chocolate)
strength
it gives me strength
the rogalach give me strength
when it comes to
when it comes to food
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to find a reason
you always find a reason
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At the Market
Daniel goes with Uncle Natti to the market
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Uncle, Why do you buy fruits and vegetables in the market? Are they
cheaper than the fruits and vegetables in the supermarket?
Ummm It depends. There are very cheap supermarkets. But the
fruits and vegetables in the market are fresher and better than in the
supermarket.
Cucumber Only two shekels per kilo! Tomato, tomato Only one
and a half shekels per kilo! Sweet tangerine, only today, only today!
You know? I like the market in Israel. Everybodys shouting. There
isnt one moment of quiet.
Yes, (thats) right. All the vendors want to bring buyers. Whoever
wants buyers needs to shout.
Well, what do we need?
A kilo of tomatoes, a kilo of cucumbers, a kilo of carrots and 2 kilo
of potatoes. And (we) also need fruit: A kilo of oranges, a kilo of
tangerines and two grapefruits. We need to hurry; I have a meeting in
an hour.
You know, the fruits and vegetables here really are fresh and good.
The market is something special.
Yes, the market really is something special. You know, the market
has an interesting history, and a lot of stories. Ah Do you smell
that?
Yes! What is that smell?
Its a bakery Marzipan Bakery. An excellent bakery Lets go buy
some rogalach.
But Uncle, Arent we in a hurry [hurrying]? I thought youre in a
hurry for work.
I really am in a hurry, and thats why Im buying rogalach. The
rogalach give me strength to do shopping fast.
When it comes to food, Uncle, you always find a reason.
When it comes to food, Danny, I dont need a reason.

in English.
1. Do you shout at people sometimes? Tell about a time you remember yourself
shouting [that you shouted].
2. Is it cheap to buy vegetables where you live? Which vegetables do you like?
3. Can you buy fresh food near your house? Which food?
4. Do you like the smell of bakeries? Do you want to go in and buy something
when you are nearby?
5. Can you be in silence for a whole day? What about a week? Why?
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his son is getting married
wedding
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I dont have what to wear
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pants
shopping
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fifty dresses
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Clothes: Part One

What to Wear for the Wedding
Aunt Ruthie:
Daniel:
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Daniel:
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Daniel:
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Daniel:
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Aunt Ruthie:
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Tali:
Daniel, do you remember Yossi, your fathers cousin?

Yossi Dads cousin? Oh, yeah, I remember. Why?
His son, Eli, is getting married next week, and were going to the
wedding.
Terrific! But one minute I dont have clothes for a wedding here. I
dont have a suit and tie.
Danny, Danny In Israel, you dont need to wear a suit and tie to a
wedding.
What, uncle Natti isnt wearing a suit and tie to the wedding?
Natti? What are you talking about?! I think that even the groom isnt
wearing a suit and tie.
What? I dont believe it! Ok, so what to wear?
Jeans and a pretty shirt.
Jeans? No, no, no. What, I cant wear elegant pants?
You can. You can. Do you have elegant pants and a pretty shirt here?
No, I dont. I need to buy (them). I need to go shopping tomorrow.
Really? I want to come with you too! I dont have what to wear to the
wedding!
You dont have what to wear? You have 100 skirts and 50 dresses in
the cupboard.
Mom, my skirts and dresses arent in fashion! Daniel, I want to
come! Please
All right, you can go shopping with Daniel. But you cannot drive him
crazy!
Drive me crazy? How?
How? She can go to a thousand stores a day, and in each store try on
a thousand clothes.
A thousand stores, and in each store to try on a thousand clothes
well, thats only a million clothes... I think I can take [stand] it.
Tomorrow at 3:00 at the mall, Tali.
Hurray!

in English.
1. What can you wear to a wedding in your family? Can you wear Jeans?
2. Who do you like to go [make] shopping with? Why?
3. What can drive you crazy? Why?
4. Do men in your country wear suits to work? Do you?
5. Do you have a lot of shirts and pants? What piece of clothing do you like
the most?
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amazing
an amazing sale
laundry, a load of laundry
to shrink
one load of laundry and they shrink
to grow fat
maybe youre growing fat?
to give up
I give up
how is it?
how is this shirt?
go for it (m.)
Im going for it
size
size 44 pants
to try on
belt
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an outlet (a surplus store)
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- Dialogue No. 14 -
Clothes: Part Two Buying Clothes

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Saleswoman:
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Tali:
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Saleswoman:
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Saleswoman:
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Tali:
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Tali:
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Tali:
Hello, Im looking for elegant pants and a shirt.

Oh, excellent! We have elegant clothes on an a-m-a-z-i-n-g sale!
Here, over here you have elegant pants for only 300 shekels, and an
a-m-a-z-i-n-g shirt for 250 shekels.
300 shekels for pants and 250 shekels for a shirt? Thats an a-m-az-i-n-g sale? Thats very expensive!
Expensive? What are you talking about? This is an excellent firm.
You can wear this shirt for five years.
Ummm Thats not so certain. I have a few clothes from your
store. One load of laundry, and they shrink.
Honey, our clothes dont shrink. Maybe youre growing fat?
Hey, my cousin isnt fat! Come, Tali, were getting [going] out of
here.
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Ok, Tali, I think I give up.
What (do you mean) give up? After one store?! Men Here,
theres a store here with pretty clothes for men.
Hello. Do you have elegant shirts and pants for men?
Yeah, sure. Here. How is this shirt?
Its pretty How much does it cost?
100 shekels, its on sale.
Tali, what do you say?
Its pretty, elegant, and not very expensive. I say go for it.
If Tali says (so) Im going for it. Do you also have size 44 pants?
Yes. Here are pants in a size 44. Do you want to try (them) on?
Yes, thank you. Well, Tali, how is it?
Theyre pretty, but a little big. Do you have a belt?
Yes, I have a belt. Ok, so I want the shirt and pants. Do you also
have dresses?
No, we dont. But theres an outlet on the first floor in the mall.
There are pretty and inexpensive dresses over there.
Excellent! Lets go there, Danny.
Just a minute, I need to pay.
Right Sorry. When I hear: outlet for dresses I forget
everything, even to pay.

in English.
1. In your opinion what is the most amazing song in the world ? Why?
2. Do you forget people's names many times? Do you remember faces?
3. How many shirts do you usually try on in a store before you go and pay?
4. Do you like to go to the mall or to the market? What do you usually buy in
the mall?
5. When do you just give up? Do you remember a time when that
happened? What happened?
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too much
elegant, but not too much
too long
too short
just for you (f.)
sleeve(s)
button(s)
to wear
I wear it all the time
to get dressed
grandmothers dress well (lit. pretty)
beautiful
to believe
I dont believe it
angel
the shopping angel
to be angry
her husband is angry

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Clothes: Part Three Buying a Dress

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Saleswoman:
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Tali:
Saleswoman:
Tali:
Saleswoman:
Tali:
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Tali:
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Tali:
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Tali:
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Tali:
Daniel:
Hello, Im looking for a dress.

What kind of [which] dress, honey?
An elegant dress, though not too much, size 38.
I have a dress just for you. What do you say? Its pretty, isnt it?
I dont know I dont like its sleeves.
Oh and this dress?
Ummm I dont like its buttons.
And this one?
This one? I dont know, its a little too long.
And this one?
Too short.
Ummm I know!!! This one!
This?! This is a dress for grandmothers.
Really? I have a dress like this one. I wear it all the time.
Yeah its very pretty Well, even grandmothers dress well
[pretty]
What about this dress? Its very pretty, not short and not long. Do
you want to try (it) on?
Yes, I want to. Well, Daniel, how is it?
Wow, youre beautiful. Well, do you want it?
Yes! I dont believe it. That was really fast. Daniel, youre my
shopping angel.
Shopping angel? Whats that?
Every woman has a shopping angel. She goes shopping with him,
buys a million clothes and her husband gets [is] angry.
Oh, that thats not an angel, Tali. Thats a credit card.

in English.
1. Do you like to dress elegantly? When? What do you wear?

2. What type of restaurant is just for you? Whys?
3. What makes you angry? What do you do when you're really angry?
4. What are the three most beautiful countries in the world? What makes them
beautiful?
5. Do you believe in angels? Why?
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green
everythings green
like
theres nothing like
theres nothing like the north
not like in summer
the weather
hot
heat
pleasant
hates (m. sing.)
humidity
summer fruits
watermelon
apricot
to prefer
I prefer the winter
rain
it rains
it doesnt rain
snow
it snows
it wont snow
what rain and what snow?
drought
almost
reason
a reason to party
to stay
stay at home
chocolate-drink
weather forecast
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- Dialogue No. 16 -
The Weather: Part One Summer & Winter

Daniel and Benny go on a trip to the North and talk about the weather.
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Its so pretty here. Everythings green!

Yeah, theres nothing like the north.
The weathers excellent, too.
Yes, the weather really is good: Its hot and pleasant, but not hot like in
summer.
What, you dont like the summer?
Dont like? I hate the summer: I hate the heat, hate the humidity.
And I love the summer: I love sitting in the sun, going to the beach [to the
sea] and eating ice cream, and I love the summer fruit in Israel:
watermelon, melon, and apricot.
Yeah, there are a few good things in summer. But I prefer the winter.
Really? Whats good about [the] winter?
Everything: The rain, the snow
What rain and what snow? Theres a drought in Israel. It doesnt rain a lot,
and it almost never snows.
Thats true, but every rain and snow is a reason to party. When it rains a
lot, everybody talks about it: On the radio and television, at home and at
work everybody talks about the rain. And when it snows
Then?
That really is a reason to party. You know, when it snows one centimeter
in Israel, (we) dont go to school, to university or to work. (We) stay at
home, drink hot chocolate and watch a good movie in bed.
Yesterday I heard the weather forecast on the radio. The weatherman said
that it wont snow this year.
Excellent, Im glad!
Glad? But you like snow!
Thats why Im glad. If the weatherman says it wont snow, it means that
it will (snow) for sure. and a lot.

in English.
1. Which do you like better: the summer or the winter? Why?

2. Is it hot in the summer where you live? What do you do when it's very hot?
3. Do you usually believe weathermen? Do they know what they are talking
about?
4. As a child, when it snowed, did you like to play in the snow? Did you build a
snowman?
5. Which summer fruits do you like? Do you like watermelon with
feta cheese?
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to bloom
blooms (m. sing.)
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allergic
people who are allergic to
blooming
beginning
a time of beginnings
Hebrew
the Hebrew year
how is it possible to know?
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The Weather: Part Two Spring & Fall

Daniel:
Benny:
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Benny:
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Benny:
Daniel:
Benny:
You know, Benny? I was always in Israel (either) in the summer or in the
winter. I was never in the country in the fall or [in the] spring. How are the
fall and [the] spring here?
[The] spring is very short, but also very pretty: Everythings green, pretty
flowers bloom in a thousand colors, the weather is pleasant and everybody
goes touring. I think [that the] people are happier in spring, and only the
people who are allergic to pollen [blooming] are sad.
And [the] fall?
The fall in Israel is a time of beginnings: The children begin to study at
[the] school, and the Hebrew year begins on Rosh Hashanah.
And whats the weather (like)?
(One) day is cold and (one) day is hot.
And how is it possible to know if there will be a hot or cold day?
Its very easy: When I wear a jacket in the morning its hot all day, and
when I wear a short-sleeve shirt (its) really cold.

in English.
1. What do you like about the fall and the spring? Why?
2. Do you like to have flowers in the house? Do you bring flowers to friends for
Shabbat?
3. Is it possible to know a lot about the world? What do you want to know
about?
4. When are you happiest in the spring, summer, winter or fall?
5. Do you think spring is a time of new beginnings? What do you
want to change in the next new beginning?
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I want to go [to arrive at] home
soon, in a little while
traffic jam
look at this traffic jam!
entrance
the entrance to Jerusalem
depends
it depends on the hour
load; rush hour [lit. the loaded hours]
accident
to move
why arent you moving?
license
who gave you (m.) a license?
irritated
an irritated driver
everybodys irritated
light, street light
the light isnt working
to drive
my grandma drives better than you (f.)
road
construction, work on the road
Train; the light rail
to overtake
that driver is overtaking me
the road is not his dads
family oriented (m. sing., pl.)
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gets irritated (f. sing.)
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- Dialogue No. 18 -
A Conversation about Roads,

Drivers, and Traffic Jams
Daniel and Benny return from the trip up north and stand in a traffic jam on the way to
Jerusalem.
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Benny, that was a great trip.

Ya, (it) really was an excellent trip. But now I want to go [arrive] home.
Well, in a little while. Were already almost in Jerusalem.
Almost in Jerusalem? Look at what a traffic jam there is!
Ya, (it) really (is) a big traffic jam. Is there always such a traffic jam at the
entrance to Jerusalem?
No, not always. It depends on the hour. At [the] rush hour[s], in the morning
and afternoon, there are traffic jams.
But its 20:00 in the evening now. This isnt usually rush hour, right?
Right. I really dont know why there is such a traffic jam.
Maybe there was an accident?
I dont think so I dont hear ambulances.
Whats going on? Why arent you moving?! Who gave you a licence, your
mother?
Whats your problem? Dont you see theres a traffic jam? I cant move.
I see everybodys irritated because of the traffic jam. Say, maybe the light
isnt working and thats why theres a traffic jam?
No I see the light from a distance [afar], and it is working.
Hey whats going on?! My grandma drives better than you! Why arent you
moving?
And my grandma sees better than you. Dont you see that theres a traffic
jam?!
Whoa Benny! Youre also irritated on the road.
What (can I) do? Im an Israeli driver. And I dont understand what this
traffic jam is (all about).
Maybe theres construction on the road?
That can very well be. In Jerusalem theres always construction on the road.
Now theyre building the Light Rail theres a lot of construction and a big
mess on the roads. But I dont think that theyre working now, because they
usually work in the day not at night. Hey, what is this? This driver is
overtaking me! What does he think, that the road is his dads?
I hear, Benny, that the Israeli drivers are irritated but family oriented. They
speak about the whole family on the road: Mom, Grandma, Dad
Yes, very family oriented. When theres a traffic jam, the whole family gets
irritated together in the car.
Look, Benny, theres a cop over there. We can ask him what the reason for
the traffic jam is.
Theres no need to. If theres a cop there, that cop is the reason for the
traffic jam. One cop creates [makes] more of a mess than an accident, a light
and construction on the road. Oh, finally! The traffic jam is starting to move.
What is this? Why is [are] everyone honking?! What do they think, that it
helps? The traffic jam doesnt move faster if you [people] honk.
The traffic jam doesnt move faster if you [people] honk, but its excellent
therapy for an irritated driver.
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in English.
1. How long does it take you to get to work in the morning? Does it depend on
the hour?
2. Are traffic jams a problem in your country? What do you do if you are in a
traffic jam?
3. Do you have an international ( ) driving license?
4. Where do people honk more: in Israel or where you live? Why?
5. What is the best reason you ever had when you didnt come on time?
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CV, Curriculum Vitae
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to send
to send a CV
poll(s)
pollster(s)
company
a polling company; a company that
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personal details
education
experience
work experience
language(s)
reference(s)
better than nothing

interview
address
good luck
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- Dialogue No. 19 -
Work: Part One

Daniel Sends his CV
Daniel:
Aunt Ruthie?
Aunt Ruthie:
Yes Danny?
Daniel:
I want to send (my) CV to a polling company. Can you read

my CV? I dont know what (I) need to write in a CV in Israel.
Aunt Ruthie:
Yes, sure. Well I need to see what you wrote. You wrote
(your) personal details; you wrote (about) education; you
wrote (about) work experience; you wrote (about) languages
excellent. Do you have references from your manager in New
York?
Daniel:
Yes, but theyre in English.
Aunt Ruthie:
Its better than nothing. Its always good to send references.
Daniel:
Thanks, Auntie.
Aunt Ruthie:
Youre welcome, sweetie. Good luck.

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Yael the secretary invites Daniel to an interview.

Yael the secretary:
Hello, is this Daniel Levy? This is Yael, from the polling

company. You sent us a CV. Do you want to come for an
interview tomorrow, at 12:00 at noon?
Daniel:
Yes, thank you very much. What is your address?
Yael the secretary:
35 Yafo Street, third floor. Good Luck!

in English.
1. Do you like to read surveys?

2. Do you believe in surveys? Do you think that surveys are objective?
3. Did you write your CV in Hebrew? Can you tell them in Hebrew
4. What is your education?
5. Do you have references? For what job?
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to work
I worked
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to look for
looking for work (m. sing.)

salary
interesting (m., f. sing.)
serious
a serious pollster
patience
to think
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sing.)
two years
were looking for employees for

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commit
can you (m.) commit?
sorry (m. sing.)
Im sorry (f. sing.)
now you (f.) tell (me)?
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I traveled to here for almost an hour
theres nothing to do

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- Dialogue No. 20 -
Work: Part Two

A Job Interview with the Manager
Daniel:
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Good morning.
Good morning. Are you Daniel Levy?
Yes. Its nice to meet you.
Its nice to meet you. I read your CV. I see you have a bit of experience in polls.
I have a lot of experience. When I was in college I worked in polls for four
years.
Ohh What did you study at college?
Computers.
Why arent you looking for work in computers? The salary in computers is
better.
I know, but I think that the work in polls is interesting. Its interesting to hear
what people think.
So you like hearing from people what they think? Because, you know, you like
to hear but [the] Israelis dont like pollsters.
[The] Americans dont like pollsters either, its okay. A serious pollster knows
how to speak with people.
What is a serious pollster?
A serious pollster has a lot of patience. He reads all the questions in the poll and
thinks about every question.
And youre a serious pollster?
I think so, and my manager from New York thinks so, too. I have references.
Right, youre from New York. So youre a new immigrant. Isnt it difficult for
you to speak on the phone in Hebrew?
Not at all. I have a family and friends in Israel and I speak to them only in
Hebrew, always.
Yes, your Hebrew really is good.
Thank you very much.
Youre welcome. Daniel, I see that you really are serious. Were looking for
employees for two years. Can you commit?
Commit to two years?! No, I cant Im enlisting in August.
Im sorry. Were looking for workers who can commit.
Now you tell (me)? I travelled to here for almost an hour on the bus. Weve been
speaking for already 20 minutes. Only now you tell me that youre looking for
workers for two years.
Im really sorry, but theres nothing to do now. Well, I have another interview.
Goodbye.
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in English.
1. When you work full time, does one need to commit to work for at least two
years?
2. In what age to young people in Israel enlist?
3. Do you think new immigrants need to enlist? Why?
Writing Exercise
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how was it?
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never mind (lit.: its not important)
long
a long story
break
lunch break
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fulltime position; fulltime
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to get a salary
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it takes time
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poll
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- Dialogue No. 21 -
Work: Part Three

Lunch with Yael the Secretary
Daniel:
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At the cafeteria
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Excuse me, do you work here?

Yes, Im the secretary.
Maybe you know where theres a bus to Talpiot?
Yes, bus no. 22 under the building. Who are you?
Im Daniel Levy.
You were in an interview now, right? How was it?
So-so. I think my CV was good, and the interview was good too, but
theyre looking for employees for two years.
And you dont want to commit?
I want to, but I cant. Im enlisting in August.
Enlisting?! What, youre only 18?
No, Im 22, but Never mind, its a long story.
Very long? More than an hour?
Why do you ask?
I have a lunch break for an hour, and theres a good cafeteria here. Do
you want to have [drink] coffee together?
Ya, why not? I could use [I need] a good coffee now.
OK, so this is the story: Im a new immigrant from New York. I studied
in college for 4 years and I only now came on aliya to Israel. Thats
why Im only enlisting in the army at the age of 22. Thats it.
Thats it? Thats not such a long story.
Ya, true. But in Israel everyone says a long story when theyre not in
the mood to talk.
Oh Youre not in the mood to talk?
Now I am in the mood to talk. But 5 minutes ago I was bummed from
the interview and I wasnt in the mood to talk.
Bummed? Why? Is this your first job interview in Israel?
Yes.
Do you want to work fulltime?
Yes. I want to work fulltime and maybe also work overtime.
Do you want to get a good salary?
Ummm Yes. I want to get a good salary.
And youre bummed after one interview? It takes time to find a full
time job, plus overtime and a good salary.
Ya, thats true. You know what? Now Im not bummed anymore. Now
Im happy to be drinking coffee with you. What are you doing this
evening?
Are you inviting me on a date or are you conducting [doing] a poll?
Im conducting a poll.
Oh this is a nice poll. Yes, Id like [I want] to have coffee with you.
Excellent. At 8:00 at Caf Joe?
8:00 at Caf Joe. Goodbye.

in English.
1. What makes you feel bummed?
2. What do you do when you feel bummed?
3. What is considered a good salary in your work?
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I never know (m.) what to say
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what do you (f.) want to do in life?
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the market is competitive
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- Dialogue No. 22 -
Work: Part Four

A Conversation about Various Professions
Daniel: Yael! Youre very beautiful both at work and in the evening.
Yael:
And youre very sweet both at work and in the evening. Whats up?
Daniel: Everything is good.
(Silence)
Daniel: Oh, I never know what to say on a first date.
Yael:
A date isnt a job interview. You can say anything.
Daniel: Yeah, true Ok, Yael, what do you want to do in life?
Yael:
Wow what a question.
Daniel: You see? I really dont know what (people) say on a first date!
Yael:
No, its a good question. I think a lot about what I want to do in life.
Daniel: And?
Yael:
I want to be an actress.
Daniel: An actress? How wonderful!
Yael:
You think? Maybe you should speak to my parents.
Daniel: Already?! Were just on our [a] first date
(Yael laughs)
Daniel: Why, do your parents think you shouldnt [dont need to] be an actress?
Yael:
Exactly. They say that an actor is hard work, and the salary isnt good. They
say that a lot of actors dont find work, that the market is very competitive
and that Im not competitive.
Daniel: And thats true?
Yael:
Its true, but what can I do? Being an actress is my dream. I dont want a
different profession. My dad says: Why dont you want to be an architect,
or a graphic designer? and my mom says: An actor is not a profession.
You need a serious profession. Why dont you want to be a doctor?
Daniel: Im familiar with that You see, my mom is a lawyer, my dad is an
accountant, my big brother is a doctor and my sister is a journalist. They
work in serious professions, with a good salary.
Yael:
But you have a serious profession, too, dont you? You studied computers in
college.
Daniel: I studied computers, but I want to be a photographer.
Yael:
A photographer? Really?
Daniel: Yes. I love taking photos, very much.
Yael:
So whats the problem? A photographer is a great profession.
Daniel:
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Yeah, but my dad says that there are a lot of photographers on the market,
and I need to be an excellent [excelling] photographer to get customers.
And youre not an excellent photographer?
I dont know Maybe.
I think you should be a photographer. Its your dream. But Daniel
Yes?
You can be a photographer, but not a paparazzi photographer. Actresses
dont like paparazzi photographers.
(cynically) Oh, what a pity! Im dying to be a paparazzi photographer! But
for you Ill shoot hippopotami on National Geographic, and not beautiful
actresses for magazines.

in English.
1. What is your profession?

2. Is there a competitive market in this profession?
3. Is competition good for business?
4. Is a photographer a competitive profession? Why?
Writing Exercise
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three guesses
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how does she look?
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do I need to milk you (m.)?
tall (m., f. sing.)
short (m., f. sing.)
skinny (m., f. sing.)
fat (m., f. sing.)
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eyes
green eyes
hair
long hair
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dazzling; that can drive you crazy
she has a smile that can drive you
crazy
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it was a good idea
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a job is small change
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Appearance and Descriptions: Part One

Daniel Tells Benny about Yael
Benny:
Danny! Where were you?
Daniel:
Three guesses.
Benny:
I dont know. At the bank? At the supermarket? On Ben Yehuda

Street?
Daniel:
Not there [that], not there and not there. I was on a date.
Benny:
On a date?! With who?
Daniel:
I was at a job interview today. The interview wasnt good, but the
secretary was pretty and nice.
Benny:
You dont say! How does she look?
Daniel:
She looks good.
Benny:
Whats good? Do I need to milk you? How does she look?
Daniel:
Shes not tall and not short, not skinny and not fat. She has a small
nose, green eyes, and long, black hair. And she has a smile that can
drive you crazy.
Benny:
What do you say. Well, I see it was a good idea to go for a job
interview.
Daniel:
Yeah It was a good idea. Im bummed that I dont have a job, but
the date was excellent.
Benny:
Well, come on, whats a job? A job is small change
Daniel:
Yeah, it really is small change. The salary in Israel is very low.
Benny:
Yeah, thats true. And now you need a high salary.
Daniel:
Really? Why?
Benny:
Because now you need to pay for her at the restaurant as well.

in English.
1. Describe ()
yourself. What do you look like?
2. Do you think that a pretty smile is something important?
3. Do you know women with a smile that can make you go crazy? Does that
help them in life? Why?
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what are you (f.) so happy about?
looks (m. sing.)
how does he look?
tall (m. sing.)
blue eyes
face
pretty face
body
pretty body
to go out with
to go out with him
like you
youre the best! (lit.: theres

nothing like you!) (f.)
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- Dialogue No. 24 -
Appearance and Descriptions: Part Two

Yael tells Shani about Daniel
Shani:
Yaeli, whats up?
Yael:
Terrific! Excellent! Really good!
Shani:
Wow What is this? Why [what] are you so happy?
Yael:
I had an excellent date this evening.
Shani:
Really? With who? Whats his name?
Yael:
His name is Daniel.
Shani:
How does he look? Does he look good?
Yael:
Yeah, I think. Hes tall, he has blond hair, blue eyes and a pretty smile.
Shani:
Tall, blond, blue eyes, pretty smile Oh, a real Brad Pitt.
Yael:
Yeah, and Im a real Angelina Jolie.
Shani:
Why not? Youve got a pretty face and a pretty body like Angelina
Jolie.
Yael:
I really want to go out with him again.
Shani:
Im sure that Brad Pitt Umm, sorry Daniel, wants to go out with
you again, too.
Yael:
How do you know?
Shani:
Because everybody wants to go out with Angelina Jolie.
Yael:
Shani, Shani Youre the best. Thank you so much. Well talk.
Shani:
Well talk, and I want to hear everything!!!

in English.
1. What does Yael think about Daniel?

2. What is the color of your eyes?
3. Was Napoleon tall?
Writing Exercise
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should I phone him?
come on, phone (f.)
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hes unavailable
the subscriber you have dialed is
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reception
I dont have reception
call (noun)
voicemail
the call is transferred to the
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hes not answering
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why dont you leave a message (f.)
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Phone Calls: Part One Daniel Doesnt

Arrive at the Date and Yael Phones him
Daniel and Yael fix (a date) at caf Tmol Shilshom. Daniel doesnt arrive, and Yael phones Shani.
(A telephone ring is heard)

Yael: Shani?
Shani: Yaeli?! Whats up? Arent you on a date with Daniel at Tmol Shilshom caf?
Yael: Yes No Im at Tmol Shilshom, but Daniel didnt come.
Shani: didnt come? Why?
Yael: I dont know Do you think I should phone him?
Shani: Yeah, sure! Why not?
Yael: I dont know, maybe he doesnt want to speak to me?
Shani: Oh, really come on, phone (him).
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Yael dials. One dial tone is heard, and then a message: The number [subscriber] you
have dialed is unavailable.
She hangs up and tries again: The number you have dialed is unavailable.
She hangs up and tries again: The number you have dialed is unavailable.
(A telephone ring is heard)
Yael: Shani?
Shani: Yeah? Whats up?
Yael: Hes unavailable.
Shani: Maybe he doesnt have reception? Phone again in a minute.
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Yael hangs up and dials [to] Daniel(s number). One dial tone is heard and then:
The call is transferred to the voicemail.
She hangs up and dials again: The call is transferred to the voicemail.
Yael: Shani?
Shani: Yeah? Whats up?
Yael: Hes not answering. The call is transferred to the voicemail.
Shani: So why dont you leave a message?
Yael: I dont know Maybe hes blocking me?
Shani: Blocking you? What are you talking about?
Yael: So to leave a message?
Shani: Yeah, sure!
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Yael dials again: The call is transferred to the voicemail.
Hi Daniel Its Yael Im at Tmol Shilshom, and youre not here. Could you get
back to me? Thanks.

in English.
1. When do you hear the message: The number you have dialed is
unavailable?
2. Is your phone usually closed?
3. Where is there no reception for your phone?
4. When do you hang up on a call in the middle?
5. How do you know if someone is blocking you? How do you feel?
Writing Exercise
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isnt that pathetic?
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I have a call waiting!

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Im so sorry (m.)
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one minute I dont have reception,
one minute Im out of battery
compensation
a good coffee as compensation
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- Dialogue No. 26 -
Phone Calls: Part Two Daniel Phones Yael

Yael:
Shani
Shani:
Yael:
Hes not answering, huh?

No.
Shani:
Why dont you send a text message?
Yael:
Shani:
Because thats pathetic.

Whats pathetic?
Yael:
[Both] sending a text message and leaving a message. I think he doesnt

want to come.
Shani:
Oh, really, Yael. Maybe he doesnt want to come? Maybe hes blocking
me?. Come on Youre sending a text message now.
Yael:
Here, Im writing: Daniel. Its Yael. Where are you?

*
Yael:
Shani:
Shani?
Yes, sweetie?
Yael:
Hes not answering the text message either.
Shani:
Yael:
Shani:
Yael:
Ohh Youre really sad, eh?

Yeah
Want to go to a pub with me?
Yeah! Where?
Shani:
Wherever you wa
Yael:
One minute! Ive got a call waiting!
Yael:
Daniel:
*
Hello?
Yael? Its Daniel. Forgive me! Im so sorry! I took (the) wrong bus. And I
Yael:
Daniel:
dont know whats the matter [problem] with my phone: One minute I dont
have reception, one minute Im out of battery I dont understand why.
Where are you? Are you at Tmol Shilshom?
Yes.
Can I come? Please? Ill be there in a minute.
Yael:
Daniel:
Yes, but I want a good coffee as compensation.

You can order one hundred cups of coffee as a compensation. Ok, Ill be
there in a minute. Ciao.

in English.
1. Which is better: to leave a (voice) message or send a text message?

2. Can you write a text message in Hebrew? Is knowing (how) to write a text
message in Hebrew a good idea? Why?
3. Do you always get back to calls waiting? Why?
4. Is good coffee enough (of) a compensation for friends? What kind of
compensations do you like to get?
Writing Exercise
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special
its a special place
store
next to
written (m. sing.)
menu
the menu is written like a book
first course
second course
last course
plot
conclusion; epilogue
plate
on each plate there is a verse out of a
poem or a book
I deserve it (lit.: it is coming to me)
you really do deserve it (f.)
novel(s)
short
short stories
poetry
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The Lord of the Rings
break; recess
there are breaks
scared
arent you scared of being with me
for 10 hours?

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- Dialogue No. 27 -
A Conversation about Books

at Tmol Shilshom Caf
Daniel:
Yael:
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Yael:
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Yael:
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Yael:
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Yael:
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Yael:
Daniel:
Yael, Im so sorry.
Its ok, really. Now were here, right?
Yes, were here. You know, Im here (for) the first time. This is a very
pretty place.
Yeah, its a special place: Its both a restaurant and also a book store. Next
to each table there are shelves with books, and its possible to drink coffee
and read a book. After the meal, its also possible to buy a book or two.
I understand you like to read.
Yes, very much. And you?
I also like to read. What do you like to read?
I like to read everything. But right now Id like to read the menu and
order
Yeah, me too. Look, the menu here is written like a book: The first course is
called a Prologue, the second course is called (The) Plot, and the last
course Conclusion. This is very nice.
Yes. This caf is like a big book: On each plate there is a verse out of a
poem or a book.
(Thats) really nice. Ok, Im ordering coffee and a chocolate cake. And you?
I want a chocolate milkshake and a cheesecake. I deserve it.
You really do deserve it Ok, now can you tell me what you like to read?
Yeah, sure. I like to read novels, short stories and poetry. And you?
I also like to read novels and poetry, but I dont like short stories that much.
And I also like history books and biographies very much.
I also like to read history books very much. I learn a lot from them.
And fantasy? Do you like to read fantasy books?
Sometimes (I do) [yes] and sometimes (I dont) [no]. I like The Lord of the
Rings by Tolkien very much.
Really? Me too! You know, tomorrow one can watch the whole Lord of the
Rings trilogy at the cinematheque.
The whole trilogy? Thats three movies, each movie more than three hours
(long) thats ten hours at the cinematheque!
Yeah, but there are breaks. What do you say? Want to go?
I want to, but arent you scared of being with me for ten hours?
Very scared, but I think itll be all right.
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in English.
1. In a restaurant, do you ask for the menu in Hebrew or in English?

2. When do you feel you deserve to get chocolate?
3. Do you like to read novels or short stories?
4. Which biographies are you familiar with?
5. Do you like to read History books? Fantasy books?
Writing Exercise

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are you ready? (m.)
are you ready? (f.)
to go in
let's go in (m.)
like that
it's always like that
based (m. sing.)
movies that are based on nooks
mood
it depends in the mood
suspense
suspense movies
action
humor
secret
horror
horror movies
I dont believe it! (f.)
actor
actress
actors
bed
to watch a movie in bed
to turn off
besides
to scare
scary (m. sing.)
scary (f. sing.)
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- Dialogue No. 28 -
At the Cinematheque
Daniel: Hi, Yael! Well, are you ready for ten hours of Tolkien?
Yael:
Are you ready for a ten-hour date?
Daniel: Very ready. Come, lets go in. The movie is starting.
*
At the first break
Daniel: Well, are you tired?
Yael:
A little, but its ok. There are only 6 more hours.
Daniel: What do you think about the movie?
Yael:
Its very nice, but the book is better.
Daniel: Its always like that, isnt it?
Yael:
Yeah, I think so. Thats why I dont always like to watch movies that are based on
books.
Daniel: And which movies do you like to watch?
Yael:
It depends on my mood. Sometimes I like to watch dramas, sometimes comedies,
sometimes romantic movies... sometimes also suspense or action movies. And you?
Daniel: I like comedies, but not slapstick only comedies with good humor. Usually I like
dramas better, and its a secret, but I really dont like to watch horror movies. I
(get) [am] scared.
Yael:
Really? I dont believe it!
Daniel: Shshsh Its a secret.
Yael:
Ok, I wont talk. Oh, whats the time? I think we need to go in. The second movie is
starting.
*
At the second break
Yael:
What a beautiful movie! And the actors are excellent.
Daniel: Yes, the actors really are good. Liv Taylor is an excellent actress, and Orlando
Bloom is also an excellent actor.
Yael:
(yawning) Yes Oh, Im tired!
Daniel: Me too, but just a little bit.
Yael:
You know why I like watching movies at home in bed? Because at the end of the
movie I can turn off the TV and sleep.
Daniel: What, you dont like going to the movie theater?
Yael:
I like going to the movie theater very much, but sometimes its best at home.
Besides, its expensive to watch movies at the movie theater each ticket costs over
[more than] 30 shekels. But Daniel
Daniel: Yes?
Yael:
Im having a lot of fun right now. Im happy Im here and not at home, in bed.
Daniel: And Im happy youre here with me. And Im not scared of being with you for ten
hours any more.
Yael:
Well, Im very tired right now. When Im tired Im not all that scary. Ten hours
(during) [in] the day is a lot scarier.
Daniel: You know what? (We) can go on a ten hour trip (during) [in] the day and see if
youre scary.
Yael:
A trip? Oh, thats not just scary, thats a horror movie. And youre scared of horror
movies.
Daniel: Hey, thats a secret! Now come, the third movie is starting.

in English.
1. Is The Lord of the Rings a good movie in your opinion?
2. Do you like to watch movies that are based on books?
3. Which thriller would you like to see?
4. Is there a god action movie in the movie theaters now?
5. Are you scared of watching horror movies?
Writing Exercise
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I made you (f.)
salt
so much salt! (lit.: how much salt!)
in love (m. sing.)
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to go out
are you (m.) going out with an

Israeli girl?
matter, business
your (f.) matter, your (f.) business

thats really none of your (f.)
business
let's see
mood
youre in an excellent mood (m.)
stressed (m. sing.)

stressed (f. sing.)
what are you stressed about? (m.)
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to tell
I wont tell anyone
the last time
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- Dialogue 29 -
Feelings: Part One Tali Speaks with Daniel

Daniel:
Tali, come to dinner. I made you salad and spaghetti.
Tali:
Daniel:
Wow, this is fun! Thanks, Daniel.

With pleasure.
Tali:
(caughing) What is this, Daniel? So [how] much salt!
Daniel:
Tali:
Daniel:
Tali:
Daniel:
Really? What, I put a lot of salt?

A lot?! Theres a kilo of salt (in) here. What is this, are you in love?
In love? What are you talking about?
Are you sure?
Yeah, Im sure!
Tali:
Maybe youre going out with an Israeli girl, eh?
Daniel:
Daniel:
Yes, Im going out with an Israeli girl, but thats really none of your
business.
Its really none of my business, but youre really in love. And really angry,
too.
Angry yes. In love not at all.
Tali:
Really? Lets see: This morning you were sad. You didnt have [eat]
Tali:
breakfast, you didnt talk. And now, in the evening, youre in an excellent
mood! Youre listening to [hearing] cheerful [happy] music, youre cooking
spaghetti for me
Daniel:
I always listen to [hear] music, and Im cooking spaghetti for you because I
Tali:
Daniel:
Tali:
love you.
Love me, or whats her name?
Yael. And I dont love her.
Ok, ok, what are you stressed about? Are you scared to say youre in love? I
Daniel:
Tali:
Daniel:
wont tell anyone.

Tali, this is the last time Im cooking you spaghetti.
Very good. I dont like a kilo of salt in my spaghetti.
And I dont like your questions.
Tali:
Daniel:
Tali:
I dont need to ask more questions. I already know everything. Oh, and
Daniel
What now?!
If you love Yael, dont cook her spaghetti.

in English.
1. Were you ever in love?

2. What is the connection between salt and people in love?
3. When do you say its none of your business?
4. Did you ever go out with Israelis?
Writing Exercise
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to go out
youre going out
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you (f.) nag!
to meet
we meet
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confused (m., f. sing.)
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scared (m., f. sing.)
debating (m., f. sing.)
to enjoy
enjoys (m., f. sing.)
disappointed (m., f. sing.)
to exaggerate
arent you (f.) exaggerating?
one hundred percent
not sure (f. sing.) by one hundred
percent
to get excited
Im excited
in love (m., f. sing.)
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youre not in love at all (f.)
feeling(s)
instead
instead of talking about feelings
can you (f.) take me to work?
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- Dialogue No. 30 -
Feelings: Part Two Shani Speaks with Yael

Shani:
Yael:
Shani:
Yael:
Shani:
Yael:
Shani:
Yael:
Shani:
Yael:
Shani:
Yael:
Shani:
Yael:
Shani:
Yael:
Shani:
Yael:
Shani:
Yael:
Shani:
Yael:
Shani:
Yael:
Shani:
Yael:
Well, Yael
Well what?
You know You and Daniel are going out for three weeks already. What
do you feel?
What do I feel? I dont know, three weeks isnt a lot of time.
But you feel something, right?
Something I do (feel).
What kind of something?
Oh, you nag! Ok, I think Im happy. Im happy when Daniel calls, Im
happy when we meet.
Happy or thrilled?
Thrilled is a bit of a big word. I think Im happy.
And what else?
Sometimes Im a little confused: One minute I think that Daniel wants to go
out with me, and (the next) [one] minute I think that he doesnt and then
Im confused.
And a little stressed, right?
Sometimes. Sometimes Im scared of doing something wrong and then Im
stressed, yeah.
And Daniel? What does he feel?
Oh, that I want to know, too. I think hes debating.
Debating? Why?
Sometimes we talk and I understand him excellently, and then he really
enjoys speaking with me. But sometimes I dont understand him, and then
hes a little disappointed.
Disappointed? Arent you exaggerating a little?
Maybe. Well, Maybe not disappointed, but bummed and not sure.
Youre not sure, too, right?
Not sure by 100%, but I feel good with him. I get excited when he says
things to me.
What things?
You know That its fun talking with me. That Im smart. Thats Im
pretty. I get excited (from) hearing that.
You know, Yael, I think youre in love.
In love? What are you talking about?
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Shani:
Yael:
Shani:
Yael:
Shani:
Yael:
Sure you are: Youre a little happy and a little sad; a little excited and a little
scared and stressed. Youre in love.
Well, maybe just a little bit. Oh, no! I need to go to work! Its already 8!
Whats [happenning] with me?
Now youre also forgetting to go to work yeah, youre not in love at all.
Maybe just a little.
In love or not in love, I need to run to work. Mabe instead of talking about
feelings you can take me?
I can, but only if you say: Im in love.
Im in love., ok?! Come on, lets go!

in English.
1. Who is a nag to you [in your eyes]? What does he do?

2. Are you thrilled when you speak Hebrew? Why?
3. What are you confused about?
4. When do you feel stressed?
5. What are you debating over?
6. Are you disappointed when people speak English with you? Why?
Writing Exercise
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account
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to open an account
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to close
Im just closing (f.)
line
computer
my computer isnt working
ID
I dont understand (f.) whats going
on

interest
high interest
debit; overdraft
to move

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I want (m.) to move banks

this instant
care, concern
doesnt the bank care?

we say we care
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people pay
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- Dialogue No. 31 -
At the Bank: Part One

Daniel hears about the Overdrafts at the Bank
At the First Clerk
Daniel:
Clerk:
Daniel:
Clerk:
The Second Teller
Daniel:
Teller:
Daniel:
Teller:
The Third Teller

Daniel:
Teller:
Daniel:
Teller:
Daniel:
Teller:
The Fourth Teller
Daniel:
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Mrs. Greenberg:
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Mrs. Greenberg:
Teller:
Mrs. Greenberg:
Teller:
Hello. I want to open a bank account.

Well, Im just closing. Do you see that teller? Go there.
But theres a line there!
What (can I) do, honey? Im closing.
*
Hello, I want to open a bank account.
Not now, Im on a break.
Now you tell (me)? Ive been standing in line for half an hour!
What (can I) do? Go there, there is a teller over there. Hes not on
a break.
*
Hello, are you closing?
No.
Are you on a break?
No.
Can you help me?
No, my computer isnt working. Go there.
*
Hello, I want to open a bank account.
Ok, (Got) [is there] an ID?
Yeah, sure. Here it is.
Are you a student? We have an attractive students account: In
which university do you study? Tel Aviv? Haifa? Jerus
Just a minute, lady. Im not a student. Im enlisting in the IDF. Is
there a soldiers account?
Oh, why dont you say so? Yes, there is a soldiers account. (a
telephone ring is heard) Oh, just a moment.
Hello?
(stressed) Hello? This is Sarah Greenberg! I dont understand
whats going on in this bank! Im paying a very high interest!
Why?
Because you are 10,000 shekels in debit, Mrs. Greenberg.
10,000 shekels? Thas all?
10,000 shekels is a lot of money, Mrs. Greenberg.
But Ive been in this bank for 25 years already! I want to move
bank(s). Today. Right now. This instant.
Just one moment, Mrs. Greenberg. The manager will speak with
you, all right?
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Teller:
Daniel:
Teller:
Daniel:
Teller:
Daniel:
Teller:
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Daniel.
Excuse me, Daniel.
10,000 shekels overdraft is a lot.
In Israel its not that much. In Israel, a lot of people have debit in
(their) account.
Really? And the bank doesnt care?
No. People pay the bank for the debit. And you know
(whispers:) We at the bank say we care, but the bank doesnt
really care.

in English.
1. How many tellers are there in a bank in Israel? How many in your
country?
2. Is it possible to stay in the state of overdraft in the bank in your country?
3. Did you open a bank account in Israel?
Writing Exercise
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current (account) (lit. coming and

going)
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a bounced check
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my checks bounce
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to help
cant you help me?
it's like that in Israel
credit
credit card
commission
low commissions
to pay interest
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to receive interest
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- Dialogue No. 32 -
At the Bank: Part Two

Daniel Hears about Bounced Checks
Daniel:
Teller:
Ok so now can I open a current account?

Yes, of course.
A telephone ring is heard.

Teller:
Just a minute, Daniel. Hello?
Mr. Cohen:
Hello?! This is David Cohen speaking. I dont understand whats going

on in this bank! All my checks bounce!
Teller:
Mr. Cohen:
Really? Which checks?

A check for 20,000 shekels, a check for 30,000 shekels, a check for
50,000 shekels
Teller:
Mr. Cohen:
Mr. Cohen?
Yes?
Teller:
You only have 5,000 shekels in (your) account. Thats why all your
checks bounce.
Mr. Cohen:
I dont understand! Ive been in this bank for 30 years! Cant you help
me a little?
I dont think we can help. Excuse me.
No? Ok, I want to move banks. Today. Right now. This instant!!!
Just a minute, Mr. Cohen. The manager will speak with you, all right?
Teller:
Mr. Cohen:
Teller:
Teller:
Daniel:
Teller:
Excuse me, Daniel. Its like this in Israel Everyone thinks the bank
belongs to them [is theirs].
Thats ok. I want to open a current account.
Ok are you in debit?
Teller:
No, Im not in debit [Im in credit]. I have 20,000 shekels.@@

Excellent. Do you want a credit card? Checks?
I want a credit card, and I dont want checks. I dont need checks right
now.
Well, we have an attractive account for soldiers: The commissions are
Daniel:
very low. You dont pay interest for overdraft and receive interest for
credit. Ok?
Terrific.
Daniel:
Teller:
Daniel:

in English.
1. When do the checks bounce in Israel?
2. What do you prefer using: cash, checks or credit cards ?
3. Why is "Soldiers Account" attractive?
4. What does one pay interest on?
5. What does one get interest on?
Writing Exercise
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saving
savings plan
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to take
the bank is taking (away) money

from me
bills
rent
in total
I learned a lot
to stay
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stay in the bank (m. pl.)
most important
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- Dialogue No. 33 -
At the Bank: Part Three

Daniel Hears about Accounts, and Opens a Bank Account
Ok, so I have a current account can I also open a savings plan?
Yeah, sure. (A telephone ring is heard). Just a minute, please.
Hello?
(angrily) Hello?! This is Moshe Glik. I dont understand whats going on
in this bank! The bank is taking (away) money from me!
Teller:
The bank is taking (away) money from you? Are you sure?
Mr. Glik: Yes, Yesterday I had 7,000 shekels credit (in my account), and today I
only have 3,000 shekels.
Teller:
Mr. Glik, today is February 15th. Every month, on the 15th [of the month],
you pay (your) phone bill, gas bill, rent and visa bill. Thats 4,000 shekels
in total.
Mr. Glik: Oh So the bank isnt taking money (away) from me?
Teller:
No, what are you talking about?
Mr. Glik: You know what? Maybe now youre ok, but Ive been in the bank for 35
years already, and usually youre not acceptable [ok] at all! I want to move
banks! Today! Right now! This instant!!!!!
Teller:
Just a minute, Mr. Glik. The manager will speak with you, all right?
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Teller:
Excuse me, Daniel.
Daniel:
I dont understand. Dont people know what they pay for?
Teller:
People pay a lot of bills, and sometimes they dont remember.
Daniel:
But its important to remember!
Teller:
True, but What can (you) do? Ok. Im opening a current account and a
savings plan for you.
Daniel:
Great. You know, I learned a lot about banks in Israel today. I learned
that in an Israeli bank (you) need to stand in line for a long time. I
learned that a lot of Israelis have an overdraft in the bank, and this isnt
good. I learned that its not good to write checks when you dont have
money in (your) account. I learned that I need to remember what I pay
for. I learned that Israelis dont have patience for tellers. And most
important
Teller:
What?
Daniel:
I learned that everyone says: I want to move banks, but stay in the
bank for another 20 years.
Daniel:
Teller:
Teller:
Mr. Glik:

in English.
1. What type of savings account do you have?

2. What is the main thing Daniel learned about banks in Israel?
3. Which banks are there in Israel?
Writing Exercise
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CD 4, Track 7

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prepares (m. sing.)
induction (in the army)
induction order
chamber, office
recruiting office
document(s)
to go over
can you (m.) go over the documents
with me?
list
ID
ID number
passport
form
medical form
detail(s)
personal details
health maintenance organization
new immigrant certificate
education
certificates of education
year of birth
patience

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CD 4, Track 8
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Daniel Prepares for the Induction Order

Daniel:
Benny, Im going to the recruiting office tomorrow. I need to take a lot of

documents. Can you go over the documents with me, to see I have
everything?
Benny:
Yeah, sure. Do you have a list?
Daniel:
Yes I have a list from the recruiting office. Here it is.
Benny:
Ok, lets start. ID and passport?
Daniel:
Check.
Benny:
Medical form and details of (your) health organization?
Daniel:
Check.
Benny:
New immigrants certificate and certificates of (your) education from [the]

college?
Daniel:
Check.
Benny:
(Your) Parents personal details: Name, ID number and year of birth?
Daniel:
Check.
Benny:
So thats it you have everything. Daniel, do you know its a long day at
the recruiting office? One needs to wait in line for a long time. You need
to come with a lot of patience.
Daniel:
Yeah, I know. Well, what can (I) do? Everybody does it, so can I.

in English.
1. How does one know what he needs to bring to the recruiting office for the
induction order?
2. Which parents' personal details does one have to present in the recruiting
office?
Writing Exercise
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CD 4, Track 9
last name
date of birth
marital status
single (m. sing.)
married (m. sing.)
divorced (m. sing.)
country of birth
date of immigration
citizenship
Israeli citizenship
driving license
motorcycle
information
this isnt an information desk
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- Dialogue No. 35 -
At The Recruiting Office: Part One

Interview Personal Details and Certificates
Daniel:
Hello, good morning, Im Dan
Interviewer: (interrupting him) sit.
Daniel:
Here?
Interviewer: (irritated) So where? Of course here. Ok I need a few personal details.
Name?
Daniel:
Daniel.
Interviewer: Last name?
Daniel:
Levi.
Interviewer: Date of birth?
Daniel:
March 5th, 1988. March 5th is tomorrow.
Interviewer: (dryly) Well, so what? Happy birthday. Marital status?
Daniel:
I have a brother and sister.
Interviewer: No, no. Marital status: Single, married, divorced?
Daniel:
Single, single! Im just 22!
Interviewer: Ok, how can I know that? ID?
Daniel:
Yes, I have (it). Here it is.
Interviewer: No, I dont want to see your ID. I need your ID number.
Daniel:
So why dont you say (so)? 39573207.
Interviewer: Country of birth?
Daniel:
America. Im a new immigrant.
Interviewer: Yeah, I (can) hear.
Daniel:
Excuse me?!
Interviewer: Nothing. Nothing. Date of immigration?
Daniel:
Feb. 4th 2009, a month ago.
Interviewer: (dryly and with irritation) Great, welcome aboard. Do you have a new
immigrants certificate?
Daniel:
Yes, its here. Here you go.
Interviewer: So you have Israeli citizenship Youre Jewish, right?
Daniel:
Yes.
Interviewer: Do you have a passport?
Daniel:
Yes, I have an Israeli passport and an American passport. Here they are.
Interviewer: Good. Got a driving license?
Daniel:
Yes, I have a license for both a car and a motorcycle.
Interviewer: Ok, lets see There is an ID, driving license, new immigrant
certificate Are there certificates of education?
Daniel:
Yes, I have a certificate from [the] college.
Interviewer: All right. Ok, thats it. You can go.
Daniel:
Maybe you know where I need to g
Interviewer: This [here] isnt (an) information (desk). Go to the secretary. Bye.

in English.
1. When do Israelis go to the recruiting office?

2. Which documents does one need to bring to the recruiting office?
3. Why do you think they asked Daniel about his drivers license?
Writing Exercise
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CD 4, Track 11

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examine
I need (m.) to examine you
illness(es)
chronic
chronic illnesses
acute
acute illnesses
heart attack
bull
Im as fit as a fiddle (lit. Im
healthy like a bull) (m.)
vision
eye problems
I have 20/20 vision
hearing
hearing problems
ears
medicine, medication
do you (m.) take medication?
Tylenol
hospitalized (m. sing.)
to break
I broke both (my) legs
pain
you dont have pain[s]?
_____ (m.) hurts me
_____ (f.) hurts me
it doesnt hurt you?
back
psychiatric
psychiatric illnesses
bureaucracy
that's the way it is

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- Dialogue No. 36 -
At the Recruitment Office: Part Two

Medical Examination
Daniel:
Doctor:
Daniel:
Hello.
Yes, please?
Im Daniel Levy, the secretary told me to come in to (see) the doctor.
Thats here, right?
Doctor:
Yes. Well, Daniel, I need to examine you, and then I want to ask you a
few questions.
After the Examination
Doctor:
Ok, I have a few questions. Do you have chronic illnesses? Asthma or
something?
Daniel:
No, no.
Doctor:
Acute illnesses? A heart attack?
Daniel:
No, what are you talking about? Im fit as a fiddle.
Doctor:
What do you say eye problems?
Daniel:
No, not at all. I have 20/20 vision.
Doctor:
Hearing problems?
Daniel:
What are you talking about? Dont you see I have big ears?
Doctor:
Yes, I see. Its difficult not to see ears like yours do you take
medication?
Daniel:
No, I never take medication. Not even Tylenol.
Doctor:
Were you hospitalized in a hospital?
Daniel:
Once. Four years ago, on a trip, I broke both (my) legs. I was in (the)
hospital for a week.
Doctor:
And now you dont have pain[s]? Your leg doesnt hurt you; your back
doesnt hurt you?
Daniel:
No, no. Im perfectly fine now: I do sport, I go on trips, everything is fine.
Doctor:
Do you have a history of psychiatric illnesses? Trauma?
Daniel:
No, but I think Im beginning a traumatis bureaucratis. Do you know what
that is?
Doctor:
No, what is it?
Daniel:
Its a trauma from the bureaucracy in the IDF.
Doctor:
(laughing) Thats the way it is. Welcome to the IDF. Ok, you can go.
Good luck.

in English.
1. Which chronic diseases are you familiar with ?

2. Which people could be in danger of getting a heart attack?
3. How is your vision? Is it 20 / 20?
4. Were you ever hospitalized?
5. Where do you think there is bureaucracy in Israel ?
Writing Exercise
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CD 4, Track 13
truth
you (m.) only say the truth
right
answer
there are no right or wrong answers
heart
to stay
my heart is staying here
culture
place
Israel is the place for me
to protect
I want (m.) to protect it
combat
combat soldier
commander(s)
bothers (m. sing.)
that doesnt bother me
(the) right thing
to overcome
to overcome the difficult things on
the way
motivation
I havent said anything yet
good luck
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- Dialogue No. 37 -
At the Recruitment Office: Part Three

Personal Interview
Daniel:
Interviewer:
Daniel:
Interviewer:
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Interviewer:
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Interviewer:
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Interviewer:
Hello, Im Daniel Levy.

Hello Daniel. Come, sit.
Thank you.
Youre welcome. Daniel, I want to hear a little (about) who you are, what
you want to do in the army, and why you want to enlist. All right?
(Thats) perfectly all right.
You only say the truth. There are no right or wrong answers, understand?
I understand.
Great. Daniel, I understand youre a new immigrant. When did you come
on aliyah?
A month ago.
Why did you come on aliyah?
Every year my family visits in Israel. All year long I think about Israel and
wait for this visit. At the end of the visit, I dont want to return to America.
I feel that Im going [traveling] to America, but my heart is staying here, in
Israel. I love Jerusalem, I love [the] Israeli culture, I love speaking in
Hebrew. I feel that Israel is the place for me [my place].
Ohh I see. You know its not easy to live in Israel, right?
Of course I know. My parents, my brothers and all my friends live in New
York. My job is in New York, and here in Israel Im out of a job [I dont
have work]. Sometimes [the] Israelis speak fast and I dont understand
anything. And the bureaucracy oh, the bureaucracy.
And the terror (attacks).
Yeah, I know. Life in Israel is no picnic. But I told you: This is the place for
me.
Ok And why do you want to enlist in the IDF?
I thought of enlisting in the IDF for many years. In the Lebanon War, I
thought about the soldiers. I thought that I want to be in Lebanon and help
them. I thought that I love this country and want to protect it.
So I understand that you want to be a combat soldier?
Yes. Only combat.
I see youre 22 years old. Its not easy to enlist at 22. All the soldiers are 18
years old. All your commanders are 19 years old. You studied in college
and they didnt.
I know. That doesnt bother me. I know Im doing the right thing, and I can
overcome all the difficult things on the way.
I see youre highly motivated. Well, thank you very much, Daniel. You can
go.
Thats it? I havent said anything yet. I can still speak for a long time about
Israel and about the IDF.
Yes, but I want to finish my work today and go home. Good luck, Daniel,
both in Israel and in the IDF.
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in English.
1. Aer there many combat soldiers in Israel?

2. How old are the commanders usually in the Army?
3. What are usually the difficulties one needs to overcome in the Army?
Writing Exercise
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Appendix A - Level "Alef" Review material

This section is brought here for those who are interested in revisiting some of
the essentials of the "Alef " level materials.
CD 5, Track 1
Basic acquaintance questions

(Listen to the following expressions on the CD and repeat them slowly. The
objective is to use the following expressions even prior to knowing the structure
or grammar of Hebrew language to begin initial communication in
Hebrew)
Dialogue - Whats your name

"What's your name" - Masculine
Whats your name?
Q.
Masc.
A.
Masc.
EYKH KORIM LEKHA?
KORIM LI YOEL
(Lit. How do they call you?)
My name is Yoel
(Lit. They call me Yoel)
"What's your name" - Feminine

Q. Fem.
Whats your name?
EYKH KORIM LAKH?
A. Fem.
My name is Orly
KORIM LI ORLY
General structure for the question "What is your
name":
What is your name (M/F)?
? /
General structure for the answer "My name is":
My name is __( Name)__
)Name)
Greeting - Masculine & Feminine

Greeting
Pleased to meet you
NAIM MEOD
CD 5, Track 2
Dialogue - How do you do?

Q.
A.
How do you do?

Everything is OK,
thanks.
Q.
A.
How do you do?

Thank G-d,
everything is OK
Q.
Do you speak
Hebrew?
I speak a little
Hebrew
A.
Q.
A.
MA NISHMA?
HAKOL BESEDER.
TODA.
MA NISHMA?
BARUKH HASHEM,
HAKOL BESEDER.
Do you understand
Hebrew?
I understand a little
Hebrew
Greetings (1) See you.

Greetings (2) See you.
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ATA MEDABER IVRIT?
ANI MEDABER K'TZAT

IVRIT
ATA MEVIN IVRIT?
ANI MEVIN K'TZAT

IVRIT
LEHITRAOT
LEHITRAOT.
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Prepositions
In Hebrew, prepositions become a part of the succeeding word (as a prefix)
From ...
In ...(at)
To ... (for)
Mi
B'
L'
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...
...
For instance:
From Tel Aviv

In Tel Aviv
To Tel Aviv
Mi' Tel Aviv

B' Tel Aviv
L' Tel Aviv
Exercise:
As explained in Ulpan-Or rules, now you are requested to translate (aloud) these
questions into Hebrew. Repeat several times.
"What's your name" - Masculine

Q.
Masc.
A.
Masc.
Whats your name?

My name is
"What's your name" - Feminine

Q. Fem.
Whats your name?
A. Fem.
My name is
"Where are you from" - Masculine

Q. Masc. Where are you
from?(M)
A.
I am from
"Where are you from" - Feminine

Q. Fem.
A.
Where are you

from?( F)
I am from
"Where do you live" - Masculine

Q.
Masc.
A.
Where do you live?

I live in
"Where do you live" - Feminine

Q.
Fem.
A.
Where do you live?

I live in
How do you do?

Q.
A.
How do you do?

Everything is OK,
thanks.
Q.
A.
How do you do?

Thank G-d,
everything is OK
Q.
Do you speak
Hebrew?
I speak a little
Hebrew
A.
Q.
A.
Do you understand
Hebrew?
I understand a little
Hebrew
Greetings See you.

Greetings See you.
We are now introducing a new structure, which will help us ask and
understand questions:
CD 5, Track 3
There is, Is there?... (Do you have) = YEISH =
The word can be used either in an affirmative way, or as a question.

We already know that this could be just a matter of the intonation.
There is (we/you have) YEISH
Usage of in a restaurant
Q. Excuse me. Do you have pizza? S'LIKHA, YEISH PITZA?
A. Yes, we have pizza.
KEN, YEISH PITZA.
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There isn't= EIN =
There isn't (we don't have) EIN
Usage of , in a coffee shop

Q. Excuse me. Do you have coffee? S'LIKHA, YEISH KAFE? ? ,
A. No, we don't have coffee.
We have tea.
LO. EIN KAFE.

YEISH TEH..
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Exercise:
Excuse me, do you have a hamburger?
Excuse me, do you have tea?
Excuse me, do you have bananas?
CD 5, Track 4
Response Expressions

See you
LEHITRAOT
Have a nice day
YOM NAIM
Very good
TOV MEOD
Great!!
YOFFI!!
Excellent
METSUYAN
What a pity, too bad.
KHAVAL
Yes
KEN
No, not..
LO
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Conversation
CD 5, Track 5
Yoel
Orly
Shalom, are
SHALOM, AT
you Orly?
ORLY?
Yes, I am
KEN, ANI ORLY
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Yoel
Great!
YOFFI!
Orly
Are you
ATA DAVID?
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David?
Yoel
No, I am
LO. ANI YOEL.
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Yoel.
EIFO DAVID?
He is in Tel
HOO BE'TEL
Aviv.
AVIV
Orly
Ah, too bad!
AH, KHAVAL!
Orly
And where is
VE'EIFO DEENA?
Orly
Where is
David?
Yoel
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Deena?
She is in
HEE
Jerusalem
BIYIRUSHALAIM
Orly
Excellent.
METZUYAN.
Orly
See you.
LE'HITRAOT.
Have a nice
YOM NAIM.
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LE'HITRAOT
Yoel
day.
Yoel
See you.
CD 5, Track 6
Nouns
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At school
English
Phonetic
Plural Fem.

Plural Masc.
Masc.
Fem.
School
BEIT SEFER
Student
TALMID,
TALMIDAH
MOREH,
MORAH
MENAHEL,
MENAHELET
MAZKIR,
MAZKIRAH
Teacher
Boss,
Director,
Manager
Secretary
As you have noticed, the nouns change their form slightly adapting to the
gender.
For the convenience of arranging the material in this book, most of the
examples in the exercises are usually based on the masculine form.
However, when completing the charts in Hebrew, please refer to the
relevant gender (male or female).
Remember: Nouns in Hebrew change according to gender

CD 5, Track 7
Creating a question sentence in Hebrew

In order to ask a question in Hebrew using nouns, the main thing is to use
questioning intonation.
In Hebrew we do not have the structure: "Are you ? , Is he ? etc.."
The words and the order of words can remain the same; what changes is
the intonation.
For instance:
Hebrew
PHONETIC
English
You are a student.
ATA TALMID.
Q. Are you a
student?
ATA TALMID?
Exercise:
Answer the questions in the chart following the example.
Question in English
Are you a student?
Answer in Hebrew
Question in Hebrew
Are you a
secretary?
Are you a teacher?
Remember: Questions are created using the same structure as a

regular sentence only by changing the intonation.
Family
CD 5, Track 8
English
Phonetic
Plural
Fem.
Father
Mother
Parents
Son
Daughter
Brother
Sister
Uncle
Aunt
Grandfather
Grandmother
Woman, wife
My wife
Husband
My husband
Family

Plural
Masc.

Masc.
Fem.
ABA
IMA
HORIM
BEN
BANIM (PL)
BAT
BANOT (PL)
AKH
AKHIM (PL)
AKHOT
AKHAYOT (PL)
DOD, DODIM (PL)
DODA, DODOT (PL)
ISHA,
NASHIM(PL)
ISHTEE
SABA, SABIM (PL)

SAVTA, SAVTOT (PL)
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BA'AL
BA'ALEE
MISHPAKHA
CD 5, Track 9
Basic Relation Preposition
OF =
Example:
Who is the
_____of_____?
( _ noun)_
?_(noun) _
MI HA___ SHEL
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QUESTION
Who is the
son of Abraham?
MI HA'BEN SHEL
AVRAHAM?
ANSWER
(Name) is the (noun) of ________ ________ ( noun) ( name)
.

Isaac is the son of Abraham
Exercise:
Answer the following questions:
Question in English
Answer in Hebrew
Question in Hebrew
Who is the father of

Isaac? (from the
bible)
Who are the parents
of Jacob?
Who is Moses'
sister?
CD 5, Track 10
Relation prepositions
The words Mine, Yours etc., are derived in Hebrew from the word
OF =
Mine
SHELI
Yours (m)
SHELKHA
Yours (f)
SHELAKH
EXAMPLES:
? _______
WHO IS YOUR (noun)?
QUESTION
Who is your (M) teacher (F) ?
MI HAMORA
SHELKHA?
Who is your (F) teacher (F) ?
MI HAMORA
SHELAKH?
ANSWER
Noun .. Name
Orly is my teacher
ORLY HAMORA
SHELI
*Note: We will study the full range of relation prepositions later

in this book.
CD 5, Track 11
At work
English
Phonetic
Plural Fem.
Work
Boss,
Director,
Manager
Worker
Secretary
AVODAH
MENAHEL,
MENAHELET
OVED,
OVEDET
MAZKIR,
MAZKIRA

Plural Masc.

Fem.
Masc.
Exercise:
Answer the questions.
Question in English
Answer in Hebrew
Question in Hebrew
Are you a manager?

Are you a secretary?
Are you a worker?
Who is your boss?
Who is your
secretary?
People
CD 5, Track 12
English
Phonetic
Plural Fem.

Plural Masc.
Man
ISH / GEVER,
GVARIM
____
Woman,
wife
My wife
People
Child
Friend
ISHA,
NASHIM
ISHTEE
_____
ANASHIM
YELED, YALDA
KHAVER,
KHAVERA

Fem.
Masc.
_____
/

____

Exercise:
Question in English
Answer in Hebrew
Question in Hebrew
Are you a man?

Are you a woman?
Who is the friend of
Israel?
CD 5, Track 13
In Israel
English
Phonetic
Plural Fem.
Tourist
TAYAR, TAYERET
New
immigrant
OLEH KHADASH,
OLAH KHADASHAH
President
NASI, NESIAH
Primeminister
ROSH MEMSHALAH
Doctor
ROFEH, ROFAH
Seller
MOKHER,
MOKHERET
NEHAG, NAHEGET
Driver

Plural Masc.
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______

Fem.
Masc.

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Exercise:
Question in English
Answer in Hebrew
Question in Hebrew
Who is the president

of America?
Who is the prime
minister of Israel?
Who is the prime
minister of
England?
Who is the driver of
the prime-minister?
Are you a tourist?
Is Danny a seller?
Is Bill Gates the
president of IBM?
CD 5, Track 14
Expressions
We recommend using the following expressions as needed in your conversations
in Hebrew, showing you are really taking part in the conversation.
Maybe
ULAI
Are you kidding?
MA PITOM!?
Really?
BEEMET!?
Sure!
BETAKH!
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the English into Hebrew. Repeat several times.
CD 5, Track 55
Exercise (structure 1 & 2):

Write down the following questions in Hebrew using structures 1 & 2 and
answer them.
Structure 1.
Are you a (noun)?
ATAH (noun)?
?)noun)
Structure 2.
Who is your (NOUN)?
Question in English
Are you a teacher?
Who is your teacher?
Are you a manager?
Who is your manager?
Are you a secretary?
Who is your secretary?
Are you an uncle?
Who is your uncle?
Are you a father?
Who is your father?
Are you a grandfather?
Who is your
grandfather?
Are you a president?
Who is your president?
Are you a doctor?
Who is your doctor?
Are you a prime
minister?
Who is your prime
minister?
Who is your friend?
MI HA (NOUN) SHELKHA?
Answer in Hebrew
?( NOUN)
Question in Hebrew
Exercise:
Write down the following questions in Hebrew using structures 1 & 2 and
answer them.
Where does your (noun) live?
Question in English
Answer in Hebrew
(noun)
Question in Hebrew
Where is your
friend?
Where is your
manager now?
Where is your
doctor now?
Where is your
president now?
Where is your
secretary?
Where does your
doctor live?
Where does your
friend live?
Where does your
sister live?
Where does your
brother live?
Where does your
secretary live?
English
Aunt
Boss, Director, Manager

Boyfriend/Friend
Brother, brothers
Child
Daughter/Girl
Daughters/Girls
Doctor
Driver
Family
Father
Friend
Grandfather
Grandmother
Husband
My husband
Man
Men
Mother
New immigrant
Parents
People
President
Prime-minister

/

-

School
Schools
Secretary
Seller
Sister, sisters

,
- 212 -
Son/Boy
Sons/Boys
Student
Teacher
Tourist
Uncle
Woman
Women
Woman, wife
My wife
Work
Worker

Adjectives
CD 5, Track 56
Adjectives
Please translate each sentence below into English and write it down on the left
side next to the sentences in Hebrew. (Get assisted by listening to the CD). Then
be able to say the sentences from English to Hebrew.
ENGLISH
Good
PHONETIC
Plural Fem.
Plural Masc.
Fem.
Masc.
TOV, TOVAH
?
.
, -
Pretty
YAFEH, YAFAH
? . , -
Nice
NEKHMAD,
NEKHMADAH
? . . -
Big
GADOL, GDOLAH
?( house) . , -
Little
New
KATAN, KTANAH
KHADASH,
?( room) . .

KHADASHAH
?( Discman)

.

. - 216 RD Copyrighted and owned by Ulpan-Or. Any usage, copying and distribution without express permission
) (Cont.

Adjectives

)CD 1, Track 11 (cont
YASHAN,
YESHANAH
Old
)(object
) (room ? . .
TZA'IR, TZEIRAH
Young
)(person
? .
ZAKEN, ZKENAH
Old
)(person
? . .
YAKAR, YEKARAH
Expensive
? . .
ZOL, ZOLAH
Cheap
? . - 217RD Copyrighted and owned by Ulpan-Or. Any usage, copying and distribution without express permission
) (Cont.

Adjectives

RA'EV, RE'EVAH
Hungry
? . .
A'YEF, A'YEFAH
Tired
?.
.
SAMEAKH, S'MEKHAH
Happy
? .
.
KHAKHAM,
Smart
KHAKHAMAH
? .
TIPESH, TIPSHAH
Stupid
?!
. ..
KAROV, KROVAH
Close
)(to
- ? . - . ..
RAKHOK,
REKHOKAH
Far
)(from
? . . - 218RD Copyrighted and owned by Ulpan-Or. Any usage, copying and distribution without express permission
CD 5, Track 17
VERY =
always comes after the adjective
America is very far from Israel
MORE THAN =
MORE THAN .../ (...."er" for an adjective as in bigger) =
ending
comes usually before the adjective

America is bigger than Israel

Israel is smaller than America
Exercise:
Q. Are you hungry?
A. I am very hungry.
Q. Is Israel bigger than
America?
A. No. Israel is smaller than
America.
Q. Is Einstein smart?
A. Yes, Einstein is very smart.
Write a short story in Hebrew using as many nouns and adjectives as you can.
Summary of the Adjectives

ENGLISH
Hebrew Masc.
Good
Pretty
Nice
Big
Little
New
Old (object)
Young
Old (person)
Expensive
Cheap
Hungry
Tired
Happy
Smart
Stupid
Close (to)
..
Far (from)
..
* Now cover the Hebrew part of the above charts, read the English with your
eyes and say aloud in Hebrew several times.
CD 1, Track18
Questions
In the right column of the chart please write the following questions in Hebrew and answer
them in the same row beneath the translated question, as in the example.
?
. .
Q. Is your manager good?

A.
Is the president of America good?
Where is it prettier: In Jerusalem or in
Tel-Aviv?
Is New York bigger than Washington?
Are the people in Israel nice?
Is your teacher nice?
Is your house big?
Is Jerusalem big?
Is your house big or small?
Is your house new?
Is your doctor young?
Is your friend young?
Questions (Cont)
Where is it more expensive in the
supermarket or in the farmer's market?
Is coffee in Israel expensive?
Is it more expensive than in America?
Is pizza in Israel expensive?
How much does pizza cost?
Is the president of America smart?
Is your friend smart?
Do you live close to the "KOTEL"?
Is Washington close to New York?
Is Tzfat close to Yerushalayim?
Do you live far from a Supermarket?
CD 5, Track 19
" - Song "...

Vocabulary
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
Sad
Happy
Remember
Forget
Full
Hungry
Angry
Love
But I always remain myself (true to

-
:
)myself
REMAIN
,
,
,
,
,

Big
Little, small
Hero
Coward
Afraid
Together
Alone
In the middle
On the side
Questions
?
?
?
) (information ?
?
?
?
CD 5, Track 20
" - "...

-

-

-

-
.

-

-

-

-
.
You can listen to the full version of this song and other beautiful songs on a CD of
Datya Ben Dor songs.
Song "Sometimes I am.." translated
Sometimes I am sad
And sometimes I am happy
Sometimes I remember
And sometimes I forget
Sometimes I am full
And sometimes I am hungry
Sometimes I am angry
And sometimes I love
But I always remain myself

(true to myself)
Sometimes I am big
And sometimes I am small
Sometimes I am a hero
Sometimes I am a coward
Sometimes I am together
And sometimes I am alone
Sometimes I am in the middle
And sometimes I am on the side
But I always remain myself (true to myself)

Tests
Test - Vocabulary of nouns (masculine)

Read the following story. Translate it into Hebrew and write it down. Then check
yourself by listening to the respective CD track. Afterwards create your own story
based on the words you have studied in this unit.
Matan's Story (Masculine)

My name is Matan. I live in Jerusalem, my mother is from Israel and my father
is from England.
My mother's name is Sarah and my father's name is Chaim.
My mother is a teacher and my father is a doctor. I am the brother of Miriam
and Deena, and the son of Sarah and Chaim. My father's parents are from
London.
My mothers' father, my grandfather, is from Turkey. He speaks Hebrew and
Turkish. My mother's mother, my grandmother, is from Switzerland. She speaks
Hebrew, German and Yiddish.
My grandfather and grandmother live in Jerusalem. My grandfather knows a lot
of Torah. My grandmother knows history, and my father understands
everything.
I speak Hebrew and English and I am a good student.
* Now you can check yourself, using the story in Hebrew on the next page.

CD 5, Track 21
. .
, .
, .
.
. .
.
.
,
- -
.
- - .
.
, -

!
.
Test - Vocabulary of nouns (feminine)

Read the following story. Translate it into Hebrew and write it down. Then check
yourself by listening to the respective CD track. Afterwards create your own story
based on the words you have studied in this unit.
Inbar's Story (Feminine)

Shalom,
My name is Inbar. I live in Jerusalem. My mother is from Israel and my father is
from Russia.
My mother's name is Orly and my father's name is Yoel. They are the managers
of Ulpan-Or. My mother is a teacher and a manager and my father is a big
manager. I am a student in a school. I am the sister of Michael and Meital and I
am the daughter of Yoel and Orly.
The parents of my father my grandma and my grandpa are from Russia. My
mother's father, grandpa Dov, is from America and my mother's mother,
grandma Shoshana, is from Poland.
My father is not a Prime-minister and he is not a president. He is my father and
he is my doctor. He knows reflexology. My father is also my driver.
My parents work in Jerusalem. Lea is my mother's secretary.
I have a brother in the army. His name is Nachum. He is a soldier.
I have an aunt in a kibbutz. Her name is Rachel and my uncle Menachem lives in
Jerusalem.
I don't have a cat and I don't have a dog. What a pity!!!
My father speaks Hebrew, Russian and English. He understands Yiddish.
My mother speaks Hebrew and English. She understands a little Russian.
I know a little Russian. I don't know Arabic.
* Now you can check yourself, using the story in Hebrew on the next page.

CD 5, Track 22
,
.
.
.

-.
.

.

.
.
-

, ,
, , .
. .
) .(reflexology .
.
.

. . .
. .
.

. !!!
. .
,
.
.
. .

Test - Adjective Vocabulary

Read the Hebrew text and listen to the right track three times. Afterwards read the English
and translate it back into Hebrew. Several new words appear in the text in bold and the
translation of those is shown in the vocabulary chart after the text.
Me
)Forget (f
Nothing/ Anything
Her, hers
Name
Never
Kiosk
CD 5, Track 23
.
. ?
. .
.
. . , .

.
.

. .
. .
. .
. ,.
Hello,
My name is Inbar. Do you remember me? I'm a big girl and I'm a very good
student. I remember everything in school and I don't forget anything. My school
is far away from my house. My school is old and very big.
I have a young teacher at school. Her name is Hanna. She is nice, good and very
beautiful. She is married and her daughter is small.
The school's secretary's name is Ziona and she is nice and good.
My headmaster is very old. His name is Rabbi Betsalel and he is nice and very
wise. He speaks nicely and remembers every girl's name.
Rabbi Betsalel is never mad.
Sometimes the girls at school are tired and hungry. Near the school there is a
kiosk. In the kiosk there is chocolate. The chocolate in the kiosk is very, very
expensive.
Numbers -
Introduction to numbers in Hebrew
In Hebrew the numbers have different masculine and feminine forms.
In Israel most people do not pay accurate attention to the numbers and mostly
use just the numbers in the feminine form.
Number
CD 5, Track 24
12
MISPAR
) 0-10( Numbers
Feminine form
English
Phonetic
Zero
EFES
One
AKHAT
SHTAIM
SH'TEY
Hebrew

... *
Two
* Two
Three
SHALOSH
Four
ARBA
Five
KHAMESH
Six
SHESH
Seven
SHEVA
Eight
SHMONE
Nine
TESHA
Ten
ESSER
* For number 2, it slightly changes from SH'TAYIM to SH'TEY when followed by a noun.
Example: two girls = , not

NUMBERS
CD 5, Track 25
12
)0-10(
Masculine form
English
Phonetic
Zero
EFES
One
EKHAD
Hebrew

Two
* Two
Three
SH'NAYIM
SH'NEY
SHLOSHA

...

Four
ARBA'A
Five
KHAMISHA
Six
SHISHA
Seven
SHIV'A
Eight
SHMONA
Nine
TISH'A
Ten
ASARA
For number 2, it slightly changes from SH'NAYIM to SH'NEY when followed by a

noun.
Example: two children = , not

As mentioned, in Israel, people usually do not pay particular attention to using correct
gender with numbers. In most cases feminine form is used.
In Hebrew numbers come before the noun. The exception is for number 1.
It comes after the noun.
Example:
Feminine

One girl

Two girls
One woman
Five women
Masculine

One boy

Two boys

One man
Five men
- 235 -
Exercising the Numbers

Q. What's your phone number?
MA MISPAR HATELEFON SHELKHA? (m)
MA MISPAR HATELEFON SHELAKH? (f)
OR JUST
MA HATELEFON SHELKHA? (m)
MA HATELEFON SHELAKH? (f)
Q. Deena, what's
your phone
number?
A.
DEENA, MA
HATELEFON
SHELAKH?
EFES, KHAMESH,
ARBA, SH'TAYIM,
KHAMESH, SHESH,
SHMONE, SHEVA,
ARBA
,
?
054-256-874
, , ,
, , ,
, ,
Q. What's your doctor's phone number?

?
MA MISPAR HATELEFON
SHEL HAROFE' SHELKHA? (m)
MA MISPAR HATELEFON
SHEL HAROFE' SHELAKH? (f)
Exercise:
Write down phone numbers of your family members, friends, etc. in the following
manner.
___________ ________
Read aloud the numbers in Hebrew.
Example:
02-6457890 -
- .1
- .2
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
.8
.9
.10
Now, that you have studied the first 10 numbers in Hebrew, we'll go over some
important adjectives. We will return to additional numbers after studying the
adjectives.
NUMBERS )11-100(
CD 5, Track 26
Numbers (11-19)
To create numbers 11 to 19, we basically use the units from 1 to 9 and add the ending "
ESRE' ", similar to English "teen"
To prevent confusion, the following numbers are given in feminine.
Eleven
AKHAT AKHAT ESRE'
*Twelve
SHTAIM SHTEIM ESRE'
*Thirteen
SHALOSH SHLOSH ESRE'
Fourteen
ARBA ARBA ESRE'
Fifteen
KHAMESH KHAMESH ESRE'
Sixteen
SHESH SHESH ESRE'
*Seventeen
SHEVA SHVA ESRE'
Eighteen
SHMONE SHMONE ESRE'
*Nineteen
TESHA TSHA ESRE'
Note the slight difference in unit pronunciation, when converting to "teen" for
numbers 12, 13, 17, 19.
Exercise:
Write the following numbers in Hebrew, as in the example and say them aloud.
16
14
13
18
12
19
17
11
Numbers (20-99)
CD 5, Track 27
For the number 20, we take as a basis number 10 and add the ending " IM" as in plural.
Twenty
ESRIM
For numbers 30 to 90, we basically use the numbers from 3 to 9 and add the ending
"IM", similar to the English ending "ty".
Thirty
Forty
Fifty
Sixty
Seventy
Eighty
Ninety
SHALOSH SHLOSHIM
ARBA ARBAIM
KHAMESH KHAMISHIM
SHEH SHISHIM
SHEVA SHIV'IM
SHMONE SH'MONIM
TESHA TISH'IM
Twenty one
*Twenty two
Twenty three
Thirty one
*Thirty eight

ESRIM VEAKHAT

*
ESRIM USHTAIM

ESRIM VESHALOSH

SHLOSHIM VEAKHAT ...
*
SHLOSHIM U'SHMONE
Please note for adding units to numbers 20 to 90, we basically use the "tens" and add
the numbers from 1 to 9 by using the preposition "and" = "VE''. Literally it becomes
Twenty "and" one, Twenty "and" two, etc
* When we use the units 2, 8 the "VE" becomes "U", because these start with a silent vowel
(SHVA). As mentioned previously, please do not try to be too punctual about it, as most
Israelis do not pay particular attention to it.
Age questions
CD 5, Track 27 (cont.)
How old are you?
?
?
BEN KAMA ATAH? (m)

BAT KAMA AT? (f)
Moshe, how
old are you?
I am 25.
MOSHE, BEN
KAMA ATA?
ANI BEN ESRIM
VE'KHAMESH.
?

.
Exercise:
Fill in the chart as the following example.
When the object of the question is masculine:
Q. How old is your friend?
A. My friend is 37.
Q. How old is your manager?
A.
Q. How old is your doctor?
A.
Q. How old is your brother?
A.
Exercise (cont.)
Q. How old is your uncle?
A.
Q. How old is the president of
America?
A.
Q. How old is the prime
minister of Israel?
A.
When the object of the question is feminine:
Q. How old is your friend?
A. My friend is 23.
Q. How old is your sister?
A.
Q. How old is your aunt?
A.
Q. How old is your doctor? (f)
A.
Numbers (100-900)
CD 5, Track 28
One hundred
Hundreds (plural)
ME'A
ME'OT
Please note for adding units to numbers 100 to 900, we basically use the "units" and
add the "hundreds" in the plural form.
* Two hundred MA'ATAYIM

Three hundred
SHLOSH MEOT
Four hundred
ARBA MEOT
Five hundred
KHAMESH MEOT
Six hundred
SHESH MEOT
Seven hundred
SHVA MEOT
Eight hundred
SHMONE MEOT
Nine hundred
TSHA MEOT
* The number "200" is an exception.
One thousand
ELEF
KHETZI
REVA
CD 5, Track 29
Israeli Money
The basic monetary unit is the New Israeli Shekel NIS.

It is divided into the fractions - "Agorot". 1 Shekel = 100 Agorot.
Coins
5 Agorot
10 Agorot
50 Agorot
1/2 Shekel
1 Shekel

5 Shekels
10 Shekels
Bills
ATM (Automatic Teller Machine)
KASPOMAT
CD 5, Track 30
Using numbers in relation with money

General question structure 1:
Q. How much is it?

or :
Q. How much does it
cost?
KAMA ZE?
O:
KAMA ZE OLE?
?
:
?
General question structure 2:
Q. How much is
the?
KAMA HA.?
Q. How much is the

coffee?
KAMA HAKAFE'?
?....
Exercise:
Do some shopping, find out prices and fill the chart, according to the example and write
down the answers.
Q. How much are the

bananas?
A. The bananas are 5
shekel.
Q. How much is the
coffee?
A.
Q. How much is the tea?
A.
Q. How much is the
avocado?
A.
Q. How much is the
yogurt?
A.
Q. How much is the
coke?
KAMA HA'BANANOT?
HABANANOT KHAMISHA SHEKEL.
?
.) (5
Using numbers in relation with time

CD 5, Track 31
Whats the time?
Whats the time? MA HA'SHA'AH? ?

Hour =
Time
PHONETIC
8:30
SHMONE VA'KHETZI
8:10
SHMONE VA'ASARA
7:50
ASARA L'SHMONE
8:15
SHMONE VA'REVA
7:45
REVA L'SHMONE
8:05
SHMONE VA'KHAMISHA
7:55
KHAMISHA L'SHMONE
8:20
SHMONE VE'ESRIM
7:40
ESRIM L'SHMONE
Time
Hebrew
Parts of the day

Morning
In the morning
Noon
At noon
Evening
In the evening
Night
At night
BOKER
BA'BOKER
TZOHORAYIM
BA' TZOHORAYIM
EREV
BA'EREV
LAYLA
BA'LAYLA

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Note on English Translation

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Appendix A review of level "Alef" material

Getting Acquainted: Part One

Practicing the Vocabulary

Getting Acquainted: Part Two

Practicing the Vocabulary

1. Do you want to enlist in the army? Why?

pretty (f. sing.)

Getting Acquainted Part Three

Practicing the Vocabulary

Family: Part One

At the Aunt and Uncles house

Danieli! Come; give your aunt a hug!

Practicing the Vocabulary

1. Are you bummed sometimes? Why?

what a (m., f. sing.)

Family: Part Two - Breakfast

Aunt Ruthie, what a meal! You worked hard!

Practicing the Vocabulary

1. Do you like to eat a good breakfast? What do you usually eat?

Look who is coming!

Practicing the Vocabulary

1. Where do you want to go to on a trip this year? Why?

to look for an apartment

Apartment: Part One

Benny, what are you doing tomorrow?

Practicing the Vocabulary

1. What do you do when there is a mouse in your apartment?

Apartment: Part Two

Hello! Im David, the landlord.

Practicing the Vocabulary

1. Is your living room completely furnished? What does it have in it?

- Dialogue No. 9 At the Restaurant

Congratulations, bro! Great apartment!

Practicing the Vocabulary

you should also read the fine print

Shopping at the Supermarket: Part One

Practicing the Vocabulary

Shopping at the Supermarket:

Wow, what a line!

Practicing the Vocabulary

cheap (m. sing.)

Practicing the Vocabulary

Clothes: Part One

Daniel, do you remember Yossi, your fathers cousin?

Practicing the Vocabulary

Clothes: Part Two Buying Clothes

Hello, Im looking for elegant pants and a shirt.

Practicing the Vocabulary

Clothes: Part Three Buying a Dress

Hello, Im looking for a dress.

Practicing the Vocabulary

1. Do you like to dress elegantly? When? What do you wear?

The Weather: Part One Summer & Winter

Its so pretty here. Everythings green!

Practicing the Vocabulary

1. Which do you like better: the summer or the winter? Why?

The Weather: Part Two Spring & Fall

Practicing the Vocabulary

A Conversation about Roads,

Benny, that was a great trip.