This book is undoubtedly the best method of Hebrew currently on the market. The organization may sound classic (with progressive difficulty study text questions about the text, grammar, vocabulary and grammar exercises), it is nonetheless extremely effective as teaching materials has been well thought out and organized. The CD included with the book allows to learn the accent and intonation Israeli. The texts are read at a normal speed and thus realistically prepare students for future conversations with Israelis. I personally listen the CD loop drive and then reworked texts at home. With this method I could use Hebrew as common language of communication during my first trip to Israel. Kol hakavod so!