Hebrew for Dummies - 2nd Edition by Jill Suzanne Jacobs (Paperback)

About the Book

"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, and discover commonly used expressions that help you get around, shop, eat, and have fun"--

Book Synopsis

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!

From the Back Cover

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.