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Title: I want to learn basic Hebrew
Post by: IslamIsCancer on July 17, 2008, 05:47:19 PM
I need a basic video or audio course on Hebrew. I already know a dozen words thanks to Chaim's programs but I want to learn this language for real. Does anybody know where I can download free video courses? Chaim's Hebrew videos are too complicated for somebody without any substantial knowledge of Hebrew. I'll try to find something on torrent trackers.
Title: Re: I want to learn basic Hebrew
Post by: Zelhar on July 17, 2008, 06:00:07 PM
well you could probably find a basic Pimsleur hebrew course by torrent trackers. If i remember correctly, Chaim recommended this site: http://www.audioforum.com/
Title: Re: I want to learn basic Hebrew
Post by: DownwithIslam on July 17, 2008, 06:15:56 PM
I am also interested in learning hebrew but I want a course in NYC. What country are you in IslamIsCancer?
Title: Re: I want to learn basic Hebrew
Post by: IslamIsCancer on July 17, 2008, 06:18:14 PM
I am also interested in learning hebrew but I want a course in NYC. What country are you in IslamIsCancer?

I live and study in Germany but I'm not German by descent.
Title: Re: I want to learn basic Hebrew
Post by: DownwithIslam on July 17, 2008, 06:19:19 PM
I am also interested in learning hebrew but I want a course in NYC. What country are you in IslamIsCancer?

I live and study in Germany but I'm not German by descent.
Oh hehe, I doubt you will find a hebrew program there. Even in Queens I dont know of one.
Title: Re: I want to learn basic Hebrew
Post by: IslamIsCancer on July 17, 2008, 06:35:04 PM
DWI, there are all kinds of courses here for 200 Euros a month in average that's $ 300 a month... but I want it free. So I'm downloading something :)
Title: Re: I want to learn basic Hebrew
Post by: Shamgar on July 17, 2008, 07:20:56 PM
There are web-based Hebrew courses where you actually learn from an Israeli on your PC by way of videoconferencing. You need a video camera, mic and speakers. The link below is only one of many. I know nothing about them. Do you due-diligence.

http://onlinehebrewlesson.com/
Title: Re: I want to learn basic Hebrew
Post by: Dan on July 18, 2008, 01:08:24 AM
Have you tried Rosetta Stone? I heard it's the most popular
 It's online and around $149/ month
Title: Re: I want to learn basic Hebrew
Post by: DownwithIslam on July 18, 2008, 02:02:30 AM
I can study science from a textbook but I would rather have a class to learn a new language. It's much easier to learn when you are communicating with a native speaker. I want to learn in person, not online.
Title: Re: I want to learn basic Hebrew
Post by: Ulli on July 18, 2008, 03:57:43 AM
Yogi has a audio lecture series on his JTF-Europe blog.

Look here: http://jtfblog.wordpress.com/category/learn-hebrew/

Zelhar has linked a few books in the hebrew learning section too.
Title: Re: I want to learn basic Hebrew
Post by: WALK STRONG on July 18, 2008, 04:23:40 AM
I need a basic video or audio course on Hebrew. I already know a dozen words thanks to Chaim's programs but I want to learn this language for real. Does anybody know where I can download free video courses? Chaim's Hebrew videos are too complicated for somebody without any substantial knowledge of Hebrew. I'll try to find something on torrent trackers.

Hi there,

Try The Learnables. It is a very good program. However they only have level 1 and Basic Strutures to my knowledge.

It is very expensive. Do not buy it new. Buy it on ebay, once in a great while they have it available. There are a few other sites on the net as well, that you can buy it from. A lot of homeschoolers use this program. So check with homeschoolclassifieds.

Foreign Language Institute is also another great place to start. You can use the site for FREE on the net. Just type in FSI Language and it should come up. You can also try Pimsleur-warning VERY expensive, again find it used. Whatever you do, I pre warn you, do not use Rosetta Stone, it is a waste of money. I have used it. It is out of this world expensive, and a huge waste of money. Lastly, for language learning use: Livemocha.com. It is a free site. One problem; they do not offer Hebrew:( However, go on there and make a REQUEST for it PLEASE! The more people that request it, the more likely they will get it in, and this site is free and is VERY, VERY, good.

Best of luck.
Title: Re: I want to learn basic Hebrew
Post by: IslamIsCancer on July 18, 2008, 08:11:53 AM
Now I have Pimsleur Hebrew I and II these are great audio programs.
I'll tell you more about this when I'm done listening.
Title: Re: I want to learn basic Hebrew
Post by: nopeaceforland on July 19, 2008, 11:58:13 PM
Have you tried Rosetta Stone? I heard it's the most popular
 It's online and around $149/ month

Is this better than the computer program discs? Have you had reason to try either?