Citizen Café Tel Aviv

A unique method of learning Hebrew with high quality teachers and in an atmosphere full of energy.

Initially I planned to do just one class with Citizen Cafe to jump-start my Hebrew learning. But I loved my first class so much that I carried on. And here I am, a year later and now in level "Yellow", i.e. my 4th class. Still enjoying it very much. The online classes have a great format and the teachers are excellent.

i love being a cafe citizen! where to start? the method? it works! the “faculty”? charming! encouraging! engaging! the method? extraordinary! unusual! challenging! fun! the cc community? friendly! interesting! supportive! i’ve learned in three or four different ulpan settings over more than 40 years. this experience has become one of the most important and meaningful — and fun!!—experiences of my life. we learn how israelis speak hebrew TODAY! every time i’m in shiur or a practice group i’m transported to tel aviv hanging with my people. it’s so cool having friends all over the world (and in israel) who share my passion for israel, the jewish people, and hebrew. needless to say i’m obsessed! highly recommend!

I enjoy learning with Citizen Cafe, and believe that their method is effective. The teachers are engaging, the classes are fun, and I'm amazed at the progress I've made in 3 semesters! The practice sessions are a valuable tool. I have virtually met interesting people, some of whom I've actually met in person, both in my hometown and in Israel. Highly recommend!

Wow, it's coming up on almost a year. The method at Citizen is very effective - we talk in Hebrew all the time. Each level builds more skills, confidence, and understanding of how Israelis communicate. I have a new global network of friends, my classmates, that I've met via zoom and we are a community learning together. The instructors have a great combination of energy and patience. If I could give 6 stars I would.

The instructors are fabulous and my Hebrew has improved immensely -- I honestly think it is better now than it was when I lived there for 6 years! The office is sometimes not 100% organized (if they were, it wouldn't be a true Israeli experience!) but everyone is easy to work with. If you want to learn and/or improve your Hebrew, this is by far the best place to do so.

People! If you ACTUALLY want to learn to speak modern Hebrew, run or Zoom to Citizen Cafe!! I tried two Ulpans, Berlitz and private lessons- Citizen Cafe was the only one that gets you speaking full sentences from the beginning! The teachers are consistently outstanding and the class time goes by in a flash! It’s fun, it’s effective, you’ll meet people from all over the world and you’ll end up speaking a new language before you know it! Amazing program, amazing staff and teachers !

Daniel Strongly Recommends Citizen Café Tel Aviv

I love it! It's a great method, I would like for it to move a bit faster though I think I have the capacity - and also maybe 3 times a week.