Culture and Language Together in Harmony
Culture and Language Together in Harmony
Culture and Language Together in Harmony
If a desire to learn Hebrew is etched upon the heart, and a stay in Israel is on the agenda, consider an Ulpan school or class setting for learning Hebrew. Renowned worldwide as schools that do more than accept and teach students the fundamentals (and sometimes more) of the Hebrew language, taking classes there can help students to speed integration and understand the language of Hebrew.
Rather that just focusing on the spoken and written word, an ulpan derives pleasure and satisfaction from giving students their first look' into Israeli culture, as well as teaching history and geography of the region alongside Hebrew lessons encompassing everything from simple words to passage translation.
However, several key criteria must be looked into:
Cost If an extended stay in Israel is not on the travel itinerary, cost must be looked at carefully. Those that are permanently immigrating to the country can often receive instruction at an Ulpan for free; however, those that are only staying a short time on a tourist visa will be expected to pay a fee. Job-related language training may be reimbursed or paid for via an employer.
Distance Some students can only benefit from learning in an ulpan that offers a classroom setting, with those that are experts of the Hebrew language or speak Hebrew on a fluent, daily basis.
Focus Some ulpanim prefer to focus on academic Hebrew, used primarily in the synagogue and by scholars. Others prefer to focus on Modern Hebrew, used every day in Jerusalem and throughout Israel.
Class times For some, the registration and structure of the lessons offered are very strict. Sign up and class deadlines are rigidly adhered to. Others offer a continuous, ongoing program which enables a student to start anytime and fit right in.
Service Ulpans often require their students to work for a given period of time at the school. This helps with immersion and absorption of the culture and reinforces the classroom lessons. The amount of time required depends on the school, and should be considered.
Some ulpanim accept students that walk into their building, and will welcome a new student, getting them right into a classroom and started on learning. Other ulpans are more exclusive, and rigid in their requirements, and will not look twice at an applicant that just wants to study some Hebrew' while picking their nose and enjoying the city.
Things common to all schools include:
Different levels of spoken and written Hebrew are offered (though some require students to start at the beginning no matter what Hebrew experience they have)
Lessons in the fundamentals of history, geography, and culture of Israel
Help with integration for the new Israeli citizen
A culture-based approach to teaching and learning the Hebrew language
Choosing the right ulpan for a student of Hebrew is as important as any other choice. Left alone, students that have a bad experience may never master the beauty or nuances of the Hebrew language.
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