Learn and Speak Hebrew Easily
Your guide to mastering Hebrew language skills
Unlock the beauty of Hebrew with ease and confidence.
What you'll learn
- Basic Hebrew vocabulary
- Essential grammar rules
- Conversational phrases
- Listening comprehension skills
- Reading and writing basics
- Cultural insights and context
About this book
This book is designed for anyone looking to learn Hebrew quickly and effectively. With a focus on practical language skills, it provides readers with the tools they need to communicate in everyday situations.
Through engaging exercises and clear explanations, this book breaks down the complexities of the Hebrew language, making it accessible for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills. Whether for travel, work, or personal enrichment, mastering Hebrew has never been easier.
Who this book is for
- Beginners with no prior knowledge
- Travelers planning to visit Israel
- Students interested in Hebrew studies
- Professionals working with Hebrew speakers
- Language enthusiasts seeking new skills
Why read this book
- User-friendly approach to language learning
- Engaging exercises for practical application
- Cultural insights to enhance understanding
- Step-by-step progression for easy mastery
About the language
Hebrew is a Semitic language of the Afroasiatic family, closely related to Arabic and Aramaic. It has a long written history of about 3,000 years. About 9 million people speak it today, about 5 million of them natively.
Where it is spoken
Israel
Writing system
It is written in the Hebrew alphabet from right to left.
Quick facts
- Its alphabet has 22 letters, all consonants; vowels are usually not written, as in Arabic.
- Like Arabic, most of its words are built on three-letter roots.
- It fell out of everyday speech for centuries and was revived as a spoken language in the late 19th and 20th centuries.
- Many ancient religious and scholarly texts were written in it.
Why learn it
- Study Semitic linguistics and compare it with Arabic.
- Read ancient manuscripts and historical texts.
- Work in academic research and translation.
Words shared with Arabic
- shalom — Like Arabic salam (peace), from a shared Semitic root.
- bayit — Like Arabic bayt: house.
- yom — Like Arabic yawm: day.
- kelev — Like Arabic kalb: dog.
- sefer — Like Arabic sifr: book.
Comes with the book: the «Learn and Speak Easily» app
The book teaches you the word; the app trains you to say it. Open the app with your easyT account and practise every word and phrase in the book out loud.
2,195 words and phrases to practise in this book
Hear the right pronunciation
Every word and phrase in the book, spoken clearly, at normal speed or slowly.
Say it and get corrected
Tap the microphone and say the word — the app tells you right away whether you got it or came close.
The book's own chapters
Same chapters in the same order, with the word, its pronunciation in Arabic letters, its meaning and the book page.
A quiz after every chapter
Quick questions on what you learned; the app keeps your best score and your progress per chapter.
App details
- Free for everyone who bought the book, printed or digital
- Every language is open to Premium subscribers
- Sign in with your easyT account
- Works offline after a language is opened once
- Checking runs on your phone — your voice is never recorded or stored
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