Ruth Stander

I immigrated from South Africa with my husband in 1987. Our two children were born in Israel. I have been teaching English as a foreign language at the Hebrew University since 1991.

My first degree is in Psychology and History from UNISA (University of South Africa). I have a teaching Diploma and post-graduate degree in remedial Education from The University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa) and a master’s degree in English Literature from The Hebrew University.

In my years at the university I have taught English to students studying humanities, social sciences, sciences and nursing. I am looking forward to teaching new material to creative students and working with Joanna and the other members of English Unit.

I have always incorporated all four skills in teaching and I am happy that the MALAG has now made this approach official. I believe Bezalel students want to be part of the international academic community.  Proficiency in English is essential to achieve this goal.

I will be teaching the basic level course. This course aims at building a solid foundation in English; preparing for the challenges of the higher levels and increasing confidence to use English both academically and for everyday usage.