Hebrew For Beginners with CD MP3 by Michael Rose (2009-08-10) Mass Market Paperback

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This text will take you from ground zero at a very comfortable pace. Highly recommended !

It really helped me a lot first to overcome difficulties in increasing my pace in reading hebrew, second to start pronouncing and listening spoken hebrew. The lists of words to know to make a good start are most useful as wellMy satisfaction in the book was the reason I bought the other title "a step by step guide to modern hebrew".

I think that the book is not bad but do not think it is very useful for a person who knows nothing of the Hebrew language. It would have been more convenient a simple grammar with more simple sentences.But I'm not complaining,

I highly recommend "Hebrew For Beginners" by Michael Rose. I recommend it especially for adults that want to learn to read and write Hebrew, and tthat want to know what's going on in the news. I found the list of one hundred most frequent Hebrew words especially useful, and also the second list of two hundred most frequent words. Also, the CD is very clear and useful for learning the right pronunciation of the Hebrew language. If you transfer the CD onto an MP3 player you will be able to listen while you travel, and in that way memorize a lot of vocabulary.

This is a super book for an English speaker who is beginning to learn Hebrew. Michael Rose and Yechiel Kara have compiled this book specifically with the special needs in mind that many, many English speakers have when they start learning Hebrew.With their innovative teaching system they address such sensitive areas as changing the direction of reading from `left to right' to `right to left,' listening skills for listening to rapid Hebrew speakers; making the switch to vowel-less reading; helping the student to become acquainted with `News' vocabulary and much, much more.The CD is also very well done, moving at a great pace for the beginner. Yigal Tzadka and Rebecca Haviv are quite pleasant to listen to. The authors have made it interesting, fun and easy to learn using the book and CD together.Michael and Yechiel include many wonderful and very useful 'helps' and references, especially for learning vocabulary. The layout, the print size and the spacing of everything is absolutely excellent, easy to read and understand, and easy on the eye.This book and CD are very well thought out and extremely considerate of the English speaker who is just beginning Hebrew. Yes, and even the cover of the book is beautifully designed. The bright, yellow Menorah is very special on the blue and green background, very appealing to the eye! It makes you want to pick it up and study and when you do you are not disappointed by what you find inside!

This book is easy to work through; the enclosed MP3 CD allows the reader to follow the exercises with precise instructions and clear pronunciation.Although I am not a beginner, the introductory repetitive exercises brought back fond memories of having the Hebrew letters and sounds instilled into me. Sentences are introduced syllable by syllable, eventually getting the student to read without vowels. An interesting aspect of the book is the use of `loan words' - English words adapted into Hebrew - giving a familiar resonance to the readings.There is also a chapter introducing the student to writing Hebrew.Cross-references to tests and extra help sections, and extensive vocabulary lists (I reckon that there are over 1000 words) assist the student in gaining a firm foundation in Hebrew.`Hebrew for Beginners' has given me greater confidence to use the language.

This is Michael Rose's second book, which serves as a great foundation and companion for Modern Hebrew - A Step By Step Guide.The CD that accompanies the book is a really helpful tool, ideal for independent learning. The speakers have pleasant voices and pronounce sounds and words slowly and clearly. The author guides students through basic reading exercises, eventually making the transition to reading without vowels. Also included are basic vocabulary, a script-writing lesson, answer key and dictionary.My 4th grade students at a supplementary school in NYC enjoyed the script writing activities and the `test yourself section' was a useful review. I also incorporated his tables of opposite words into my curriculum. Overall, this is a great confidence builder for beginning Hebrew readers and is appropriate for adults, children or intergenerational learning.