GCSE Modern Hebrew AQA

This subject is broken down into 48 topics in 6 modules:

  1. Identity and Culture 4 topics
  2. Local, National, International and Global Areas of Interest 4 topics
  3. Current and Future Study and Employment 4 topics
  4. Scope of Study 4 topics
  5. Grammar 8 topics
  6. Vocabulary 24 topics
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Modern Hebrew

Identity and Culture

Me, My Family and Friends

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Me, My Family and Friends

Personal Details and Descriptions

  • Understand how to describe your name, age, birthday, and where you live in Hebrew.
  • Review vocabulary for physical descriptions (hair colour, eye colour, height etc.) and personality traits (friendly, shy, outgoing etc.).
  • Learn to use appropriate adjectives and verbs to describe yourself.

Daily Routine

  • Learn to describe your daily routine in Hebrew – waking up, going to school, what you do after school etc.
  • Understand how to incorporate time expressions (in the morning, at night, on Sunday etc.) into your descriptions.

Family

  • Be able to identify and discuss members of your family in Hebrew.
  • Learn how to describe their relationships, their jobs, and their personalities.
  • Be capable of expressing who you get on well with and why.
  • Understand the use of possessive pronouns (my, your, his etc.) in relation to family members.

Friends

  • Study vocabulary associated with friendship – friend, best friend, old friend, classmate etc.
  • Know how to describe your friends' characteristics and what you do together.
  • Recognise the differences in colloquial expressions used amongst friends in modern Hebrew speaking societies.

Opinion and Emotions

  • Learn how to express opinions about family and friends, using phrases like "I think", "I believe", "In my opinion" etc.
  • Know how to articulate different emotions – happiness, sadness, anger, disappointment, excitement etc.
  • Remember to use appropriate adverbs to strengthen your thoughts or feelings.

Key Sentences

  • It's advisable to memorise some set sentences you can manipulate and use in different contexts.
  • Learn about complex sentence structures in Hebrew. They can help you get higher marks in grade criteria.

Common Questions

  • Familiarise yourself with common questions that examiners may ask about you, your family, and your friends. Practise your responses.

Remember, revising for Modern Hebrew also gives you an insight into a different culture and way of life. Not only are you expanding your linguistic skills, but you're also gaining a wider understanding of the world around you. Happy revising!

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Modern Hebrew

Vocabulary

Rubrics and Instructions

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Rubrics and Instructions

Rubrics and Instructions

Introduction

  • The GCSE Modern Hebrew exam requires understanding of common rubrics and instructions used in question paper.

Important Hebrew Vocabulary for Instructions

  • קרא - read
  • כתוב - write
  • ענה - answer
  • מלא - fill in
  • השלם - complete
  • תרגם - translate
  • חפש - find/search
  • ציין - indicate/mark
  • הסבר - explain

Key Phrases in Exam Instructions

  • קרא את ההוראות - Read the instructions.
  • ענה על השאלות - Answer the questions.
  • מלא את החסרים - Fill in the blanks.
  • השלם את המשפטים - Complete the sentences.
  • תרגם לעברית - Translate into Hebrew.
  • חפש את המילה - Find/Search the word.
  • ציין את התשובה הנכונה - Mark the correct answer.
  • הסבר את המשמעות - Explain the meaning.

Understanding Rubrics

  • A clear understanding of these common words and phrases will guide you properly through the exam.
  • Use flashcards for vocabulary practice, focusing specifically on phrases that instruct task completion.
  • Regular practice of past papers will improve your familiarity with the rubrics and instructions that often reappear in exams.

Revision Tips

  • Use bilingual English-Hebrew dictionaries to look up additional words or phrases.
  • Create practice questions for your peers, focusing on using the key vocabulary in the instructions.
  • A consistent revision schedule will help you better memorise and recall vocabulary during the exam.

This section of the paper is all about understanding the language of instruction. Therefore, your main focus should be understanding and interpreting these words and phrases correctly. With dedicated practice, you should be able to navigate through the instructions with ease during the actual exam.

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