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LESSON NOTES Advanced Audio Blog S1 #1 Top 10 Israeli Tourist Destinations: The Dead Sea CONTENTS 2 Hebrew 2 English 3 Vocabulary 4 Sample Sentences 4 Cultural Insight # 1 COPYRIGHT © 2013 INNOVATIVE LANGUAGE LEARNING. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. HEBREW .1 . .2 4 0 0 - , . , . . . , .3 . . , 21 . . , . , , .4 . ; . 32-39 . . 20-32 , . ," .5 . , ENGLISH 1. The Dead Sea CONT'D OVER HEBR EW POD1 0 1 . C OM ADVANCED AUDIO BLOG S 1 #1 - TOP 10 IS RAELI TOURIS T DESTINATIONS: THE DEAD S EA 2 2. The miracle known as the Dead Sea has attracted thousands of people over the years. It is located near the southern area of the Jordan valley. The salt-rich Dead Sea is the lowest point on the earth's surface, being 400 meters below sea level. The air around the Dead Sea is unpolluted, dry, and pollen-free with low humidity, providing a naturally relaxing environment. The air in the region has a high mineral content due to the constant evaporation of the mineral rich water. 3. The Dead Sea comes in the list of the world's greatest landmarks, and is sometimes considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. People usually miss out on this as they do not realize the importance of its unique contents. The Dead Sea has twenty-one minerals which have been found to give nourishment to the skin, stimulate the circulatory system, give a relaxed feeling, and treat disorders of the metabolism and rheumatism and associate pains. The Dead Sea mud has been used by people all over the world for beauty purposes. It is able to clean and purify the skin. All the above mentioned features of the Dead Sea make it the largest open air spa which has been created by nature in the world. 4. A fun fact for all the people who can't swim—due to the salt content it never allows anyone to drown. Another amazing fact about the Dead Sea is that you won't get sunburned for long durations. This is also due to the mineral layers above the sea. The Dead Sea has an excellent climate throughout the year. Its average temperature in summer is usually between 32 and 39 degrees celcius and in winter it is between 20 and 23 degrees celcius. 5. The Dead Sea offers a weekend getaway where you can relax and rejuvenate yourself. If you ever get a chance to visit Israel, the Dead Sea should be top on your list. VOCABULARY Hebrew Romanization English Class Gender shofea to abound adjective zihum pollution noun male to be used; to meshamesh serve noun HEBR EW POD1 0 1 . C OM ADVANCED AUDIO BLOG S 1 #1 - TOP 10 IS RAELI TOURIS T DESTINATIONS: THE DEAD S EA 3 to happen, to arrive by mizdamen chance ; (colloquial) idui simmering verb atarim sites lehazin to supply, to feed mesayea aid, help SAMPLE SENTENCES Hasalsala shofa-at kol tuv zihum avir hi beaya kasha bair hazu The basket is full of goods. Air pollution is a serious problem in this city. hatelephone hanayad meshamesh gam keshaon midei pa-am megia lehan oreah mizdamen meorer Occasionally a casual visitor comes here. The mobile phone also serves as an alarm clock. hezmanti stek im yerakot meudim be'Israel yeshnam atarei tayaroot rabim I ordered a steak with steamed vegetables. In Israel, there are many tourist sites. haish mesayea layeled lahatsot et hakvish al menat lehazin et hatsmahim hashuv The man helps the child to cross the road. lehashkot midei yom To supply nutrition for the plants it is important to water them daily. CULTURAL INSIGHT HEBR EW POD1 0 1 . C OM ADVANCED AUDIO BLOG S 1 #1 - TOP 10 IS RAELI TOURIS T DESTINATIONS: THE DEAD S EA 4 The Long History of the Dead Sea The Dead Sea is a three-million year-old saltwater lake, it isn't actually a sea. Cleopatra ordered cosmetic factories and resorts to be built along the shores of the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea's mud was used for mummification by the Egyptians. It is said in the Bible that one day the Dead Sea will come alive and be filled with marine life. One of the popular names of the Dead Sea in ancient times was "The Stinky Sea." . , . 3 ? . . " . ." " HEBR EW POD1 0 1 . C OM ADVANCED AUDIO BLOG S 1 #1 - TOP 10 IS RAELI TOURIS T DESTINATIONS: THE DEAD S EA 5 LESSON NOTES Advanced Audio Blog S1 #2 Top 10 Israeli Tourist Destinations: Eilat, The Town of Resorts CONTENTS 2 Hebrew 2 English 3 Vocabulary 4 Sample Sentences 5 Cultural Insight # 2 COPYRIGHT © 2013 INNOVATIVE LANGUAGE LEARNING. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. HEBREW .1 . ,' ' , .2 . 4 0 , 0 0 0 . 6000- ,1959 ,70- - , , . . 5 , ,- , .3 , , . . , , . , . , , – . , . - . , , .4 , .- , . .- , , , , . ,(- ) . . .5 ENGLISH 1. Eilat CONT'D OVER HEBR EW POD1 0 1 . C OM ADVANCED AUDIO BLOG S 1 #2 - TOP 10 IS RAELI TOURIS T DES TINATIONS : EILAT, THE TOWN OF RES ORTS 2 2. Eilat, commonly known as the city of resorts, is located in the southern part of Israel. This small town was recognized in 1959. At the time it had a population of approximately 6,000 people, now it has become 40,000. Due to the shutdown of major industries in the seventies tourism took over as the city's main economic source. Eilat offers the complete holiday experience. And as the name states, it offers an exceptional range of accommodations, from hostels to five-star hotels. 3. One of the main attractions of Eilat is the Red Sea. The sea, usually known to be very calm, provides the tourists with a lot of entertainment. With all the accessories are available for rent, you can go for boating of all kinds such as row boating, sail boating, motor boating and kayaking. You can also go swimming or diving in the Red Sea, exploring the "underworld." You can check out the beaches if you want a place to relax. However, at night Eilat comes to life; music, wild dancing and booze produce a totally electrifying atmosphere in the city. It creates a place for the party people. There are places for family fun, such as a wide variety of restaurants and entertainment shows. 4. There are several other features on offer such as the dolphin reef. There you are allowed to swim and interact with the dolphins. There is also an underwater observatory for people who do not want to get wet. A place you should visit is the Kings City, a theme park with a structure of a medieval castle. Scuba diving is also a popular sport in the city. Some other attractions of Eilat include Freefall parachuting, Camel rides, Coral Beach, IMAX (A 3D theater) and the Timna Valley Park. 5. Eilat in Israel is like Paris in France. It would be a shame to miss out on the amazing beauty it holds. VOCABULARY Hebrew Romanization English Class huhreza to be announced beikvot as a result of letaksher to communicate shefa abundance HEBR EW POD1 0 1 . C OM ADVANCED AUDIO BLOG S 1 #2 - TOP 10 IS RAELI TOURIS T DES TINATIONS : EILAT, THE TOWN OF RES ORTS 3 makor source, origin migvan variety metsulot depth avira atmosphere, mood adjective SAMPLE SENTENCES 1948 bishnat 1948 huhreza medinat Israel beikvot hamikre hametsaer huhlat lehafsik et The State of Israel was announced in hapeilut 1948. Following the unfortunate incident it was decided to cease operations. beisrael yesh shefa shel perot veyerakot yeshnam anashim hatoa-nim ki hem mesugalim Israel has plenty of fruit and vegetaBles. letaksher im ruhot Some people claim that they can communicate with ghosts. Ha-itona-i serav lachsof et hamakor shelo. zehu he-etek shel hamakor The journalist refused to expose his This is a copy of the original. source. haparit magia bemigvan tsvaim tevat haotsarot nimtset bemetsulot hayam The item comes in various colors. The treasure chest is in the depths of the sea. HEBR EW POD1 0 1 . C OM ADVANCED AUDIO BLOG S 1 #2 - TOP 10 IS RAELI TOURIS T DES TINATIONS : EILAT, THE TOWN OF RES ORTS 4 ha-avira bamisrad hayta tova The atmosphere in the office was good. CULTURAL INSIGHT Fun Facts • Eilat is one of the most popular shopping destinations in Israel. All shopping in Eilat is Duty Free, so there is no need to pay the usual sixteen percent • value added tax. The world's oldest Copper Mines, supposedly built by King Solomon still can be found • in the desert north of Eilat. • There are over thirty medium-to-large-sized hotels in Eilat. . 16% " , . , , . 30 HEBR EW POD1 0 1 . C OM ADVANCED AUDIO BLOG S 1 #2 - TOP 10 IS RAELI TOURIS T DES TINATIONS : EILAT, THE TOWN OF RES ORTS 5 LESSON NOTES Advanced Audio Blog S1 #3 Top 10 Israeli Tourist Destinations: Acre CONTENTS 2 Hebrew 2 English 3 Vocabulary 4 Sample Sentences 5 Cultural Insight # 3 COPYRIGHT © 2013 INNOVATIVE LANGUAGE LEARNING. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. HEBREW .1 , , .2 , . , . - , – , - . , , , , .3 . , , , . ,19- , . ' . ,1947 - " . .4 , ,'- ' '- ' . , . , ' . , 13- ,- ,(' ) , , , , . , . .5 , , – . , , , , , , . . ENGLISH 1. Acre CONT'D OVER HEBR EW POD1 0 1 . C OM ADVANCED AUDIO BLOG S 1 #3 - TOP 10 IS RAELI TOURIS T DESTINATIONS: ACRE 2 2. Located in the western Galilee region of northern Israel, Akko is one of the most fascinating historical cities of Israel. The city has been a host to many battles over the years and its name has been changed several times. However, once a battlefield has now become a city with great food, excellent weather, and great recreational facilities.