28/01/2026
“English is taught only 4 hours a week. In overcrowded classrooms, this is simply not enough.”
As tens of thousands of students sit the English matriculation exam this week, scores may look strong. But when it comes to real skills like speaking, reading, and writing, a deeper gap is exposed.
In a recent Israel Hayom ישראל היום article, Ido Mahatzri, TALMA's CEO, explains why many students complete their studies without real spoken English, and why technology alone cannot replace human connection, confidence, and real speaking experience.
At TALMA, we work to strengthen English proficiency in under-resourced communities across the country, because English opens doors to higher education and employment. By integrating English-speaking educators into classrooms and advancing modern, standards-based teaching through the CEFR framework, we are helping lead change in English education nationwide.
📌 The full article in Hebrew is shared in the first comment.
