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Multi-lingualism: lived or produced?

The EU has made a list of eight key competences for lifelong learning - eight requirements for an educated European. Communication in other languages is listed second, which underlines its importance. Each year the EU invests lots of money in the promotion of multi-lingualism. Most of us also invest a lot to be able to speak at least one foreign language well. What are the returns?

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So, the ulpan

After meeting the unfriendly staff at the secretariat, I set of to take the test. It was an interesting event with a colourful multi-national group of people.

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Looking for an ulpan

So, my second week in Israel is about to begin. Today I was looking for where to study Hebrew. With some adventures.

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