This book has more Hebrew letters on the cover than in the whole book. Still I'm hoping that at least the practice dialogues on the CD are of use for me.

This book is useless to me because it ignors the way Hebrew is really written. Transliterations and pronunciation helps are fine, but learning Hebrew without being able to read and write it is rather stupid. And if you go on to more Hebrew you have no idea how the words you learned are spelled. ( )

NO OF PAGES: 264 SUB CAT I: Hebrew SUB CAT II: SUB CAT III: DESCRIPTION: Baruch HaBa! Welcome to Hebrew! In studying Hebrew, you're joining millions of other Hebrew speakers around the world. Its two centers are Israel (of course), and North America, which is home to many Hebrew newspapers, Hebrew-speaking camps and schools, and institutions. You're also speaking the Bible's original language and one of the most ancient languages still spoken today.
This book is a great place to start regardless of your motivation for picking up or dusting off your Hebrew skills. It won't make you fluent overnight (though wouldn't that be nice?) or turn you into a Biblical scholar, but Hebrew For Dummies can give you a solid Hebrew foundation ? in both conversational Hebrew and the Hebrew of prayer, sacred texts, and holidays. Following this down-to-earth guide is a great way to

Communicate with your Israeli cousins
Better understand prayers and other sacred Jewish literature
Impress your Jewish in-laws Remember that this book is only the beginning. You can pick up a language only through constant exposure and repetition. So listen to the CD that accompanies the book again and again. Be sure to practice, practice, and (you knew it was coming) practice. Go to places where you hear Hebrew, and speak Hebrew in your home and workplace ? teach everyone you know your favorite Hebrew expressions. Before you know it, Hebrew will creep into your mind, soul, and heart. And you'll be speaking it night and day!NOTES: SUBTITLE: with CD