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Home Ulpan - Learn Hebrew in Israel

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Home Ulpan is a unique and dynamic Hebrew program in Israel with which you will be able to reside with a native Israeli family, absorbing Hebrew culture as you learn the language. This way you will become acquainted with Israeli culture, practice your Hebrew language, and relax in a welcoming Ulpan atmosphere. You will also get additional and natural Hebrew practice. Suitable for those who c...

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Life changing

July 31, 2019by: Jessica Young - AustraliaProgram: Home Ulpan - Learning Hebrew in Israel
10

This course changed my life. I spent 3 months in Shlomit's house and my Hebrew went from 0 to 100 very fast. It's intense but very comfortable to live and study here. I would recommend it to anyone. The course is very structured and Shlomit is very patient. It's easy to see that she has a lot of experience teaching people from varying levels and backgrounds. I immediately felt like I was at home with the family and they made me feel so welcome. I have had such a great experience and learned so much. The area and house are very relaxing and there are plenty of places to explore. I have no hesitation to highly recommend this unique program, as there are none like it in Israel!

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Relaxing study experience!

January 16, 2019by: Anthony Ho - ChinaProgram: Home Ulpan - Learning Hebrew in Israel
10

This was my second time! I came back here to study Hebrew for 3 months this time. Next level challenge! I was amazed that the host ( Shlomit and Shimon ) were so kind, humble and considerate to me. The environment, atmosphere, people and the style of teaching were far beyond to my expectation. No matter what problems and challenges I encountered along the way they always assisted me during my stay. I highly recommend anyone of you to come here to experience and follow the way they teach if you want to learn Hebrew. Anthony. Hong Kong

Very disappointing

January 13, 2019by: Jane hoffman - United StatesProgram: Home Ulpan - Learning Hebrew in Israel
2

Classes are disorganized, and much of the time is spent by the main teacher/owner telling her assistant teachers what to do. Instructional level goes up and down depending on who is there, including visitors checking it out. There is no real 'immersion', as the family speak very quickly among themselves and generally ignore the students. The house is not clean; no space is provided to store any food (only breakfast is provided); hot water is often not available for showers; the kitchen is grungy. No practical information is provided to orient new students on even basic things like location of the bus stop or where to find a laundromat. There is no real care or concern for the students. This is a very expensive program for a very low-level service.

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Home Ulpan - Learn Hebrew in Israel responded to this reviewJanuary 16, 2019

Hi Kitty,<br/>First of all, I apologize for the experience you’ve had.<br/>Second, I want to thank you for your honest feedback.<br/>After 11 years of activity, the way we do things in the Home Ulpan seems so natural to me, that I probably didn’t make sure we have matching expectations before you arrived.<br/>And I admit that Home Ulpan isn’t suitable for everyone, and it’s possible that if I had been more detailed in our communications, you would have decided not to come.<br/>Before I reply to the points you made, I’ll give you some background for Home Ulpan.<br/> Home Ulpan was born 11 years ago, as a unique initiative in Israel, where the students learn and live in the house of the family that runs Home Ulpan.<br/>This project is unique in Israel (and maybe in the world, I don’t know for sure), where the students both learn and experience the life of an Israeli family, and so, in most cases, their progression in Hebrew is very rapid, since we make sure to talk in Hebrew - starting from breakfast and throughout the entire day.<br/>Now I will respond to your feedback:<br/>- Classes are disorganized<br/>It’s true, the classes are not organized as regular classes, but rather, and this is the beauty of Home Ulpan - they start in the morning with breakfast, where conversation is made in Hebrew and in English, according to the students’ skill level and desire.<br/>After that, the table is cleared and becomes a study desk and in the afternoon, it serves as a lunch table for the students and a table for practice and homework, both oral and written.<br/>In the evening - we eat dinner on the table, so there are no organized classes for all the students ( there is an organized class when there are several levels of study - on the third floor - and accordingly there are additional teachers), and in my view and that of hundreds of students who studied in Home Ulpan, this intimacy gives the project its uniqueness.<br/>-Much of the time is spent by the main teacher/owner telling her assistant teachers what to do<br/>Home Ulpan takes pride in adapting itself to the requests of the various students. There is organized instruction according to skill levels, including a syllabus which is organized according to the number of days of study students have, and textbooks, some which are written by me, suited to their level. <br/>Even so, there are students who have specific requirements (improving their study so they can go up a level in college, or to complete a certain level, learning for a specific exam, learning towards making a business presentation, learning with an emphasis on biblical Hebrew for those who want to read the bible in Hebrew, and more).<br/>In other words, the study is tailor made. This is why a specific matching is necessary for each student, and when there’s a deviation from the study program which is organized according to levels - the Home Ulpan management, which has over 30 years' experience in instruction, will indeed give, throughout the lessons, specific emphasis for a specific subject - this is the reason why students come here year after year, multiple times, sometimes several times in one year, extend their stay in Home Ulpan from two weeks to three, and up to three months.<br/>Here's a link to recommendations in writing which can testify to this:<br/>https://www.homeulpan.com/my-hebrew-courses/intermediate-hebrew-courses/ <br/>https://www.homeulpan.com/maria-dalas-usa/ <br/>“I have a lot of experience with the study of languages, and thus I can say with confidence that<br/>she is one of the truly excellent and gifted teachers that are not at all easy to find…”<br/>- Instructional level goes up and down depending on who is there<br/> In Home Ulpan, we take pride in being able to teach every student in accordance to their level and ability, and to make the most of their potential.<br/>When there is more than one student, and both of them or more don’t know a certain subject, despite the difference in their levels, we encourage them to study and practice together in class and in the afternoon. <br/>The more the students speak Hebrew, including with each other - the faster they make progress and of course enjoy the process.<br/>However, a student who has the option of learning more than the group he’s in - is always encouraged to do so. And this shows in the testimonies and wonders of our students.<br/>Here's a link to recommendations in writing which can testify to this:<br/>https://www.homeulpan.com/my-hebrew-courses/hebrew-courses-for-advanced/ <br/>https://www.homeulpan.com/testmonials/ <br/><br/>

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