<p>Hi Schwartz,</p>
<p>I would actually disagree with some of the other posters. I have actually taken Hebrew at Cal, and would have to say that I really enjoyed it. It is very laid back, the teachers are very nice, and the classes are small. There is definitely homework, and it may take you a long or a short time depending on how quickly you pick up on things. However, I have found that the teachers are really relaxed about everything, including if some of the hw is a little late (though, as in any class, I would try to avoid that).</p>
<p>If you’d like more info, feel free to PM me. I, too, was not sure if I wanted to add the stress/time commitment of learning a language to my college schedule. It has turned out to have been a great decision.</p>