Hebrew for Dummies

An approachable guide to one of the world’s oldest, richest languagesMore than 4.6 million people worldwide speak Hebrew, the language of the Bible, of Judaism, and now the official language of the state of Israel. Hebrew For Dummies explains the fundamental grammar and usage rules that readers need to know in order to gain a basic proficiency with the language, including parts of speech, sentence structure, verb tenses, case rules, numbers, and punctuation. This easy-to-use and entertaining guide covers vocabulary and phrases for formal and informal greetings, introductions, and everyday conversational topics such as family, work, the weather, food, shopping, entertainment, and recreation. Hebrew For Dummies also serves as a helpful companion to reciting prayers during synagogue services as well as reading the Torah. An audio CD allows readers to listen to actual conversations, illustrating correct pronunciation. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.