Hebrew for dummies

by Jill Suzanne Jacobs

2003

Publication

Wiley, 2003.

Library's rating

½

Status

Available

Description

Discover Hebrew with the world's most straightforward guide to one of the world's most beautiful languages. Shalom! Are you ready to dive into an ancient-yet-modern and rich language full of nuance? Then open up Hebrew For Dummies and get started learning your way around Hebrew by immersing yourself in its sounds and rhythms. You'll start with the basics--like simple grammar and the Hebrew alphabet--before you move onto commonly used phrases and small-talk. This book gets you used to the more unfamiliar sounds of the Hebrew language--like gutturals--that English speakers aren't used to seeing. It will also help you: Recognize what Hebrew has in common with English (and what it doesn't) Learn to read from right to left, get a handle on the basics of Hebrew grammar, and pick up your first few phrases Discover commonly used expressions that help you get around, shop, eat, and have fun Complete with online resources that help you pick up Hebrew by listening to real speakers have actual conversations, Hebrew For Dummies is the perfect companion to help you work your way towards Hebrew fluency!… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member MarthaJeanne
This book is useless to me because it ignors the way Hebrew is really written. Transliterations and pronunciation helps are fine, but learning Hebrew without being able to read and write it is rather stupid. And if you go on to more Hebrew you have no idea how the words you learned are spelled.

Language

Original language

English

ISBN

9780764554896
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