Ilya Izevich Lehrer has been a Hebrew teacher since 1991. He studied at the Duke College, at Bar-Ilan University and at the University of Jerusalem, as well as at the ISAA at Moscow State University, at the Touro Academy and other educational institutions. Since 1998, he has been working as a Hebrew teacher at Moscow school 1540 (ORT school). Author of many courses, textbooks and manuals on Hebrew.This manual will help in a short time to master the lexical and grammatical minimum of the initial level and simple forms of colloquial speech. The course consists of 21 lessons. Each lesson presents the main grammatical topics and useful vocabulary needed in everyday communication. A large number of exercises are offered to practice practical skills. In case of difficulty, you will be able to check yourself with the keys.The book is addressed to everyone who wants to master the basics of Hebrew in a short time.