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.Designed as a companion grammar, it provides an accessible yet comprehensive description of the language, organized by grammatical topic. The book is structured across two levels, allowing learners to engage with Hebrew grammar progressively.Features of this new edition include:Updated vocabulary, reflecting changes in everyday speech and lifestyles, and more Judaic and culturally relevant wordsClarified presentation of complex topics, while preserving a structure that makes the book a practical reference toolPronunciation Guide to authentic practice, including features of rapid speechTwo colourful new background sections: ‘Hebrew words and their stories’ and ‘Where did Modern Hebrew come from?’Modern Hebrew: An Essential Grammar serves both as a valuable resource for independent learners and for students in taught courses.Students can access audio of Modern Hebrew pronunciation at www.routledge.com/9781041083825.
Lewis Glinert is Professor of Hebrew Studies at Dartmouth College, USA. He is an honorary member of the Academy of the Hebrew Language, Jerusalem.
PrefaceGlossaryHebrew grammatical terminologyLEVEL ONEMasculine and feminine, singular and pluralAgreementThe inflections of the verbThe passive binyanim: NIF’AL, HUF’AL, PU’ALEmbedded clausesLEVEL TWOSpecial root-typesNoun types (noun mishkalim)Adjective types (adjective mishkalim)Constructs and possessivesNumeralsComparativesAdverbialsMore negativesExercisesVocabulary for exercisesKey to exercises
Lewis Glinert, University of London) Glinert, Lewis (Lecturer in Hebrew and Jewish Studies, School of Oriental and African Studies, Lecturer in Hebrew and Jewish Studies, School of Oriental and African Studies
Lewis Glinert, University of London) Glinert, Lewis (Lecturer in Hebrew and Jewish Studies, School of Oriental and African Studies, Lecturer in Hebrew and Jewish Studies, School of Oriental and African Studies
Lewis Glinert, University of London) Glinert, Lewis (Lecturer in Hebrew and Jewish Studies, School of Oriental and African Studies, Lecturer in Hebrew and Jewish Studies, School of Oriental and African Studies
Lewis Glinert, University of London) Glinert, Lewis (Lecturer in Hebrew and Jewish Studies, School of Oriental and African Studies, Lecturer in Hebrew and Jewish Studies, School of Oriental and African Studies