introducing yourself; greeting; ordering at restaurants; slang; colloquial words and expressions.This book consists of 200 Hebrew functional vocabulary, basic grammar and simple sentence structures.The vocabulary in this book is gradually introduced according to the order by which the consonants and vowels are introduced in "Learn How to Read Hebrew For Real." Build up of the vocabulary is done in a slow, easy to "digest" pace, and sentence structures are explained very clearly so that anyone without prior knowledge of spoken Hebrew can learn it. In addition, to ensure you are on the right track; more than half of the book's conversations and sentences are translated for you into English and every chapter has a review section , giving you an opportunity to test yourself, ensuring you build a stable foundation. When you reach the end of this book, having followed the instructions in Lesson 1, you will find yourself speaking Hebrew with ease and confidence and ready to move on up to the next level. If you don't have immediate access to classes or time for formal Hebrew classes, the books, Learn How to Read Hebrew For Real and its companion book, Speak Hebrew for Real will be a great way to enhance your education.