ABSTRACT

Basic Yiddish: A Grammar and Workbook comprises an accessible reference grammar with related exercises in a single volume.

The workbook is structured around 36 short units, each presenting relevant grammar points which are explained using multiple examples in jargon-free language.

Basic Yiddish is suitable for both class use as well as independent study. Key features include:

  • a clear, accessible format
  • many useful language examples 
  • jargon-free explanations of grammar
  • abundant exercises with a full answer key

Clearly presented and user-friendly, Basic Yiddish provides readers with the essential tools to express themselves in a wide variety of situations, making it an ideal grammar reference and practice resource for both beginners and students with some knowledge of the language.

chapter 4|4 pages

Adverbs and adjective quantifiers

chapter 5|4 pages

Numbers

chapter 6|4 pages

Possessive pronouns

chapter 7|5 pages

Negation

chapter 12|5 pages

Prepositions, adverbs designating place

chapter 14|4 pages

Declension of pronouns

chapter 15|2 pages

The pronoun ךיז

chapter 18|3 pages

The future tense

chapter 19|7 pages

The past tense

chapter 22|4 pages

The conditional mood

chapter 24|5 pages

Demonstrative pronouns

chapter 25|4 pages

Comparative and superlative adjectives