Hebrew for DUMMIES By Jill Suzann Jacobs Learn to Write, Read and Speak. Audio Files online
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Hebrew for DUMMIES By Jill Suzann Jacobs Learn to Write, Read and Speak. Audio Files online

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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!

Dummies למד עברית עם (Learn Hebrew with Dummies)

Do you have the ḥutzpah to get started with Hebrew? Of course you do. And Hebrew For Dummies can take you from complete beginner to intermediate speaker of this beautiful language. You’ll start with basic words and grammar, and work up to making small talk. From there, move on to putting together words and phrases so you can express yourself in restaurants, stores, and tourist destinations. Online audio resources offer the opportunity to practice speaking and listening to Hebrew. With this friendly guide, soon you’ll be ready to travel to Israel, converse with your relatives, and participate in sacred ceremonies.

Inside…

    • Basic grammar and greetings
    • Phrases for travel and work
    • Handling emergency situations
    • Hebrew slang and tech words
    • Quick-learning tips and tricks
    • Verb tables and word lists
    • Authentic audio files online
    • Hebrew for Israeli and Jewish life

    About the Author

    Jill Suzanne Jacobs is a fluent Hebrew speaker having picked up the language through study, three years of living in Israel, and multiple extended visits. She holds graduate degrees in Jewish and Israel education, and she taught in the classroom for ten years before moving into leadership roles in educational nonprofits. She is the author of the first edition of Hebrew For Dummies and mom to a second generation diaspora Hebrew speaker.

    "The fun and easy way to start speaking Hebrew
    By Jill Suzanne Jacobs, MA, Jewish Family Educator
    Bonus CD includes sample conversations to practice pronunciation skills
    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!

    Introduction 1

    Part 1: Getting Started with Hebrew 7

    Chapter 1: You Already Know Some Hebrew 9

    Chapter 2: The Nitty-Gritty: Basic Hebrew Grammar 27

    Chapter 3: Shalom, Shalom!: Meeting and Greeting 45

    Part 2: Hebrew in Action 63

    Chapter 4: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk 65

    Chapter 5: Eat! Eat! You’re So Thin! 81

    Chapter 6: Going Shopping 105

    Chapter 7: Having Fun Hebrew Style 121

    Chapter 8: Enjoying Your Free Time: Hobbies, Sports, and Other Fun Activities 141

    Chapter 9: Talking on the Phone 157

    Chapter 10: At the Office and Around the House 171

    Part 3: Hebrew on the Go 189

    Chapter 11: Planning and Taking a Trip 191

    Chapter 12: Getting Around: Flying, Driving, and Riding 221

    Chapter 13: Money, Money, Money 235

    Chapter 14: Handling Emergencies 249

    Part 4: Diving Deeper into Hebrew Life 265

    Chapter 15: An Introduction to Israel 267

    Chapter 16: War and Peace 279

    Part 5: Sacred Hebrew 287

    Chapter 17: Let’s Get Biblical 289

    Chapter 18: Like a Prayer 299

    Chapter 19: Sacred Time, Sacred Space 315

    Part 6: The Part of Tens 331

    Chapter 20: Ten Books on Hebrew You Just Gotta Have 333

    Chapter 21: Ten Favorite Hebrew Expressions 337

    Chapter 22: Ten Great Israeli Phrases 341

    Appendix A: Verb Tables 345

    Appendix B: Hebrew–English Mini-Dictionary 355

    Appendix C: Answer Key 377

    Index 383

    Introduction 1

    About This Book 1

    Foolish Assumptions 2

    How This Book Is Organized 3

    Part 1: Getting Started 3

    Part 2: Hebrew in Action 3

    Part 3: Hebrew on the Go 4

    Part 4: Israeli Life 4

    Part 5: Sacred Hebrew 4

    Part 6: The Part of Tens 4

    Appendixes 4

    Icons Used in This Book 5

    Beyond the Book 5

    Where to Go from Here 6

    Part 1: Getting