Hebrew Reading and Writing: Self Taught

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Summary: At Last!
Review: At last someone understands the fundamentals of teaching one of the most exciting and profoundly important languages ever spoken, written or read in the history of mankind. From cover to cover, the contents of this precious little "how to manual" is simplistic, yet, effective. Whether the student desires to become a biblical scholar or simply use the language in everyday conversation with others, this book provides them with the basic tools for their future successes in mastering the language.

Margolis uses an approach that many others never consider when teaching the adult learner. There is nothing more frustrating than trying to learn the alphabet of a new language from tiny letters that look like they are all connected. Not only do small letters make it next to impossible to distinguish one from the next in most cases, the task is further complicated should the student attempt to read simple words in a basic sentence. And perhaps this is good reason why many new students are defeated before they begin and quickly abort their language project altogether.

Margolis provides the student with large easy to read letters, in both the printed and crusive styles in a double spaced format. While providing excellent practice exercises for comprehending the vowel system, she provides the student with a chance to experience the context of every Hebrew letter in the alphabet and its sound.

Moreover, Margolis is a master at applying the same advantages that we all had in grade school when learning the English Alphabet and vowel system. To become proficient in any language no student should avoid the elementary basics. Even if you are a little bit skeptical, 20 minutes a day is all it takes to build your confidence. But, if you are a serious student, then 30 minutes a day will build you a lifetime of opportunity of reading, writing, and speaking Hebrew!

This little gem of a book offers every new student in Hebrew a great and exciting beginning!