Inside TALMA Classrooms: Where Language Meets Opportunity

18,000 new olim arrived in Israel this past year.
For many TALMA fellows, the decision to come here is not only professional, but deeply personal.

A recent article in Maariv, one of Israel’s leading newspapers, highlights a key challenge in education: many students learn English, but lack the confidence to actually use it. This article also shares the stories of educators from around the world who chose to teach, connect, and build their lives in Israel.
Through their work, they are strengthening English education across the country while creating meaningful impact in classrooms and communities.

For educators like Lori Friedlander and Hannah Schwartz, teaching English in Israel is about more than language, it’s about building confidence and connection in the classroom. For participants like Rashdwin Garcia Flores, the experience is equally transformative, creating meaningful cultural exchange and real human bonds.

At TALMA, this is exactly the focus! Through immersive, interactive programs led by international educators, students develop real communication skills, not just vocabulary. They practice speaking, collaborating, and expressing themselves in English in a supportive environment.

The results go far beyond the classroom.

Stronger English skills open doors to higher education, global careers, and new opportunities—especially for students in underserved communities. Just as importantly, students gain exposure to diverse perspectives, turning the classroom into a global meeting place.

As highlighted in Maariv, English education isn’t just another subject.
It’s a powerful tool for confidence, connection, and future success. At TALMA, that’s what we’re building, one classroom at a time.

See the full article: https://www.maariv.co.il/news/education/article-1315126