Reviews of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) | Israel

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anonymous

University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, United States
Political Science, Undergraduate, Overseas Student Program

Languages

Language of instruction: Hebrew

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning Hebrew a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Hebrew

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your Hebrew?

My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations

Language difficulties

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Personal comments

Very easy to learn Hebrew - if you apply yourself!

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ermp

George Washington University, Washington DC, United States
Religion/Theology, Undergraduate, Independent

Languages

Language of instruction: Hebrew

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning Hebrew a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Hebrew

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your Hebrew?

My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

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I do not like how they teach hebrew. Not enough info was given at a time and there wasn't enough tests. I definetly feel I need to be tested a lot in order to force myself to learn. NOt enough is stressed on vocab words because most of the lessons involve grammer.

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