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| Hebrew From Scratch Textbook Part I | 
 enlarge | Authors: Shlomit Chayat, Sara Israeli, Hilla Kobliner
Creators: Noam Nadav, Yuval Rubichek
Publisher: Academon
Category: Book
List Price: $42.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (6 reviews)
Sales Rank: 65741
Languages: English (Published), Hebrew (Published)
Media: Paperback
Pages: 524
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 8.3 x 1
UPC: 007500000028
EAN: 0007500000028
ASIN: B000JCE7R6
Publication Date: January 1, 2000
Release Date: September 28, 2006
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Product Description
Hebrew From Scratch is also known as 'Ivrit min hathahala'. It's a comprehensive textbook, grammar and exercise book for the beginner adult student. Widely used by high school and university students. The instructions for the exercises as well as the translations of the vocabulary lists are in English. Otherwise, the course is based on Hebrew-only instruction.
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 Mostly Useless... November 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My main criticism of this book is that there is VERY little English in the book. Definitely don't buy the book if you don't have an instructor. The book gives instructions for each exercise in Hebrew and in English but there is very little, if any, explanation of grammar in English. I am using the book for a college course and if I miss class one day, the book is absolutely no help when I'm trying to catch up. You really need someone who understands the language at your side if you choose to learn from this book.
CANNOT BE USED WITHOUT A CLASS, TEACHER, OR TUTOR October 8, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Do not purchase this expensive tome if you are trying to study Hebrew on your own. While it is modern Hebrew, you MUST have a class, a teacher, and/or a tutor to work your way through this massive edition. It is what they use for those making aliyah or studying in an ulpan in Israel, it doesn't mean it's the BEST way to teach or learn Hebrew for those of us wanting to study it outside of Israel. There are no vowel marks throughout the book. Even for me, someone who has studied Ivrit for several years, and can read Torah which has no vowel marks, this book is a struggle on my own. While it is true to how modern Hebrew is written and spoken and used today, it doesn't make it the best or easiest way to learn.
One of the best introductions to modern Hebrew can be found online for FREE at http://www.beforeyouknowit.com/ Many people have also found Rosetta Stone very good.
I would recommend this book only if it is required for your class led by a teacher. Otherwise, move on to other texts that are far more user-friendly. Only after getting some competence could you begin to work your way through this unwieldy, unfriendly book.
 Best Contemporary Hebrew Yet! June 26, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Growing up, I was exposed to many different kinds of Hebrew learning materials, but this is the absolute best I've seen yet that teaches modern Hebrew as spoken by the everyday person on the streets of Tel Aviv. Presenting vocabulary and phrases a person will actually use on a daily basis (along with trendy Israeli slang), this book is a great guide to learning contemporary Hebrew. One criticism: I love that there is minimal English in these materials (lending to a more "immersion" experience), but the English that does show up on some pages has quite a few misspellings. Hopefully, later editions will have better editing, in that regard.
But if it's contemporary Israeli Hebrew you want to learn, this book (and its follow-up) as well as the audio CD's are the perfect way to go! B'hatslakha!
Great book used in an ulpan in Jerusalem! August 13, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Shalom!
While my family was in Jerusalem, some of our friends there were in an ulpan (Hebrew language school for new immigrants). They were using this book! So I was very excited to see it here! I have been using this book on my own and like it very much. I was glad to see that you can get CDs to go with it and will probably get those next!
I like the pictures which helped me to get the "word stands for this thing" into my head. When you see a computer and say "machshev" it's like you are naming the thing you are seeing, and it seems to stick better. The stories and conversations are humorous, so their simplicity at first doesn't seem dumb. A very engaging book and fun to use. The only lessons that would be better are the totally interactive programs, but if you're like me and can't afford those. This book and the CDs are a good and affordable way to go!
hebrew book July 23, 2007
2 out of 9 found this review helpful
the book is the one that i ordered, and i am very happy how my purchase was handled. thanks.
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