T he Routledge Intermediate Yiddish Reader: Learning Through Lives has been specially designed for intermediate to advanced learners of Yiddish. Learning Through Lives exposes students to simple, natural spoken Yiddish through the fascinating life journeys of three Yiddish speakers; from pre-war Eastern Europe onto their adopted countries. Transcribed from the original interviews with the author, the stories provide contextualized readings which reveal some of the social history associated with the language, while allowing learners to enhance their reading skills. Each story is fully supported by: An English synopsis Vocabulary lists of difficult words Short grammar explanations of any difficult structures encountered in the text Text related comprehension questions The Routledge Intermediate Yiddish Reader: Learning Through Lives is a unique resource for learners of Yiddish presenting contemporary life stories as a means to enhance reading proficiency while offering social and cultural history.