Mike Atnip from Ohio
Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2022 4:44 pm
Hello, I am a newbie here and an almost total newbie to learning Hebrew. At one time I had learned the alphabet, but I have since forgotten most of it. Yeah, that kind of newbie.
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To get started I am considering between Kutz/Josberger and Pratico/Pelt. I assume the differences are like the differences between Ford, Chevy, and Dodge; they will all get you to the same place if used as intended. Any experienced "drivers" of these books are welcome to lay out the nuances between the two. Or, a third or fourth option.Jason Hare wrote: ↑Mon Apr 11, 2022 11:08 am Šālôm (שָׁלוֹם), Mike.
Welcome to B–Hebrew! What are you doing to get yourself started?
Okay. You sold me on Kutz/Josberger. For better or for worse I am ordering a copy today.Kirk Lowery wrote: ↑Tue Apr 12, 2022 9:55 am I'd recommend Jason's (free!) YouTube course using Kutz/Josberger.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRU8qbx ... LVLBhmaVMv
The workbook is essential. Don’t forget the workbook!Mike Atnip wrote: ↑Tue Apr 12, 2022 7:18 pmOkay. You sold me on Kutz/Josberger. For better or for worse I am ordering a copy today.Kirk Lowery wrote: ↑Tue Apr 12, 2022 9:55 am I'd recommend Jason's (free!) YouTube course using Kutz/Josberger.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRU8qbx ... LVLBhmaVMv
When I saw the book and the title, I kind of laughed too. I see your point about it. You can still learn from any book on a subject especially because it has a lot of examples of everything that makes it easier to understand it.Kirk Lowery wrote: ↑Wed Apr 13, 2022 10:21 am Waltke and O'Connor is a standard reference work. It is not a pedagogical grammar. I would call it an "advanced" grammar. It's quality is excellent. There is really no parallel to it. But for the beginning Hebrew student, it is overkill. The word "Introduction" in the title is a hilarious misnomer. But for the serious student of Hebrew, it is essential, but after you've had a couple years of Hebrew and can easily read the Hebrew text.
My opinion.