A textbook for the beginner and intermediate student of Hebrew verb patterns, binyanim. This is a combination textbook and workbook, and includes an answer key so one can check his or her progress. Features for the beginner include an interesting way of learning the alphabet, as well as a method of writing English or foreign words in Hebrew. For the intermediate student, there are diagrams and tables to aid self-study, as well as a listing of more than 1200 verbs.

Most students consider the binyanim - the Hebrew verb structure - the biggest obstacle to learning the language properly. Much time and effort are spent on learning verbs by heart. This textbook offers a comprehensive step by step approach suitable for the self-study, a separate work book with drill sheets guarantees the success. The reader learns how to form the infinitive, past tense, future tense and imperative. This is a milestone in the acquisition of the Hebrew language. Learning by heart is not necessary any longer. Once the student has understood the logic of verb structure, he can freely navigate in Ivrit.A video series of the contents is available here: https://goo.gl/RdPJpz

This workbook provides 33 drill sheets containing 1,950 Hebrew verbs to practice through all the binyanim. The author Rut Avni explains the binyanim and their use in the step by step textbook with the same title. The workbook contains drill sheets and keys for the self-study. It is not necessary to purchase the textbook to practice Hebrew verbs with this workbook.

A Reference Gr ammar of Modern Hebrew provides a clearly structured and accessible guide to all aspects of contemporary Hebrew grammar. Systematically organised, it presents the basic structures of the language, looking at grammatical categories, phrases, expressions, and the construction of clauses and sentences. Specialised linguistic terminology is kept to a minimum, and verb and noun tables are provided as well as a comprehensive index of terms, making this both a useful teaching resource and an easy-to-use reference tool for those wishing to look up specific details of the language.

Learning Hebrew becomes easier with Barron’s 501 Hebrew Verbs. Each verb is listed alphabetically in easy-to-follow chart form—one verb per page with its English translation. The author presents the most commonly used Hebrew verbs in all forms, and includes example sentences and common idioms to demonstrate verb usage and how verbs function within the sentence. This comprehensive guide to Hebrew verb usage is ideal for students, travelers, and adult learners. It includes: The 1531 most common Hebrew verbs, fully conjugated, grouped into 759 roots based on verb frequency The Hebrew roots and derived infinitives printed at the top of each page Less frequent verb forms realized in the relevant roots listed separately (citation forms only) Present participles, verbal nouns and infinitives (construct and absolute forms) Jussive forms of verbs that are significantly different from non-jussive ones Example sentences for each verb-root group, with accompanying translations, followed by special expressions incorporating the relevant verbs Notes on usage register (such as literary, colloquial, and slang) as well as on colloquial alternates of normative forms An explanatory essay discussing Hebrew verb formation and usage Root index, Hebrew-English Index, and English-Hebrew index, in alphabetical order

The Routledge Introductory Course in Modern Hebrew is an integrated language course designed ideally for classroom–based learners. Adopting an eclectic approach, the course contains 90 lessons combining authentic texts, grammar explanations, and exercises with audiovisual materials to guide and support the student through the key skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Features include: A wide range of texts, from dialogues and simple narratives to newspaper articles and poetry Over 30 additional passages for extended reading Vocabulary lists for each text A variety of exercises for every lesson including oral drills, listening comprehension, grammar exercises and writing practice Glossaries for each unit and a comprehensive dictionary Thorough explanation of all the grammatical issues that arise at the introductory level A solid grammatical foundation presented in an accessible, user-friendly manner Cultural notes to introduce students to Israeli society All the texts, wordlists, and verb conjugations are freely available in an audiovisual format on the companion website: http://routledgehebrew.com/ An integral part of the course, the website also contains a wealth of additional resources including: Answers to all of the exercises in the book Interactive exercises Audiovisual verb dictionary Audiovisual charts of prepositions and nouns with their pronoun suffixes Audiovisual reference charts of numbers, colors, the days of the week, etc. Checklists and review lessons for each unit Links to Israeli websites Videos and music The Routledge Introductory Course in Modern Hebrew provides everything that students and instructors need for an engaging and effective learning environment.

This third edition of Modern Hebrew: An Essential Grammar is an up-to-date and practical reference guide to the most important aspects of modern Hebrew, as used by contemporary native speakers of the language. Presenting an accessible description of the language, this user-friendly text focuses on the real patterns of use today. A reference source for the learner and user of Hebrew irrespective of level, it sets out the complexities of the language in short, readable sections that are clear and free from jargon. Features of this updated edition include: * expanded coverage of nouns, verbs and adjectives * more examples throughout * a full exercise key * a glossary of grammatical terms. Well presented and easy to use, Modern Hebrew: An Essential Grammar is ideal either for independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult education.

Anyone interested in learning to read the Hebrew Bible in its original language will find within the pages of this book all the resources needed to begin this wonderful journey. The book is laid out in four parts. The first part teaches the Hebrew alphabet through a series of lessons. The second part teaches word and sentence structure of the Hebrew language by breaking down each Hebrew word in Genesis chapter one, verses one through five. The Hebrew text of Genesis chapter one is provided for reading and comprehension practices in part three. The fourth part of the book contains charts and dictionaries of prefixes, suffixes, words and roots of the Hebrew language to assist the reader with vocabulary definitions and comprehension. Within a short amount of time the Hebrew student will soon be reading the Bible through the eyes of the author rather than the opinions of a translator.

Colloquial Hebrew provides a step-by-step course in Hebrew as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Hebrew in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Key features include: • progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills • structured, jargon-free explanations of grammar • an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises • realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios • useful vocabulary lists throughout the text • additional resources available at the back of the book, including a full answer key, a grammar summary and bilingual glossaries Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Hebrew will be an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Hebrew. Audio material to accompany the course is available to download freely in MP3 format from www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the audio material features the dialogues and texts from the book and will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills.

Intended for learners of Modern Hebrew, this book contains over 500 grammar-focused sentences organized by grammar topic and is formatted in a combined interlinear and parallel text format for maximum comprehension.