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Hebrew From Scratch Textbook Part I (Hebrew Edition) | 
| Authors: Shlomit Chayat, Sara Israeli, Hilla Kobliner
Creators: Noam Nadav, Yuval Rubichek
Publisher: Academon
Category: Book
Buy New: $42.95
Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 31947
Media: Paperback
Pages: 524
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 8.3 x 1
UPC: 007500000028
EAN: 0007500000028
Publication Date: January 1, 2000
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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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 Great book used in an ulpan in Jerusalem! August 13, 2007
7 out of 7 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!
 CANNOT BE USED WITHOUT A CLASS, TEACHER, OR TUTOR October 8, 2008
7 out of 7 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.
A nice book for a beginner. Though... February 17, 2007
4 out of 10 found this review helpful
...though I used it while studying Hebrew at the Jerusalem University summer classes. In fact the main advantage of the book is that it's not only published in Israel and was written by Israelis, but that it is used in academic institution to teach the language to people who started it to use it as a primary language for studying at the University... imagine - even to study law in Hebrew and may be to finish with PhD in it at last!Not right on the level of this book (the book is for level "B", if I'm not mistaken), but the book is a first - and very useful step on this way.
Mostly Useless... November 16, 2008
3 out of 3 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.
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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