Through reading, writing, listening, and speaking, this beginner's course introduces the basic elements of the Hebrew language and the acquisition of the rudimentary elements of the Hebrew alphabet, pronunciation, grammar, and syntax. No prior knowledge of Hebrew is required.

This course is a continuation of Elementary Modern Hebrew I and builds upon and further develops the primary language skills introduced in the previous semester. Basic competence in the four areas of language (reading, writing, grammar, and speech) is acquired through extensive practice of grammar, reading various Hebrew and Israeli texts, and writing. Communication skills are enhanced through conversations based on everyday situations.