I am very happy with ulpan or, as evidenced by the fact that is signed up for a second session (This was always the plan.). The teachers and materials are wonderful, and the atmosphere is warm, friendly, and supportive. My teacher was excellent and creative at finding exercises to help me progress. The tiyul to the shuk was okay, but I would have preferred two meetings in a coffee shop - mostly because I find it too difficult at the moment to walk and do something while having a Hewbrew discussion. Maybe this is the point, but I feel like this might be worthwhile for higher level students who are not as distracted by the surrounding noise, activity, etc. Also, I have one additional recommendation. I wish that it were possible to have office hours that could be shared by teachers who are not with students at the moment to be available to engage in 10 minute conversations outside of the set three hours. If a teacher is available during these "office hours," then students could sign up to work on conversational skills a bit more each day with different teachers. To respect the time of your teachers, thsi could be limited to ten minutes a day. This is still a good amount of extra conversation. Thank you for your consideration.