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Albert-Ludwigs-Universtät Freiburg
University of Freiburg, Fahnenbergplatz, 79085 Freiburg, Germany
4.10 / 5 based on 156 reviews.
Description:
Grand Duke Ludwig assured the survival of Freiburg University in hard times at the beginning of the 19th century. Since then the university has borne his name as thanks to its patron.
86% of students recommend
156 reviews
156 Language reviews of Albert-Ludwigs-Universtät Freiburg
by Tomás, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Law, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
I had studied a lot of German before I went to Freiburg, but I am a perseverant person and from the beginning I wanted to improve my language skills. The problem is that Freiburg has too many foreign students and if you want to achieve a very good knowledge, German can only be learned if you are in contact with native speakers, not with foreign students. The summer before the college course began I went to Goethe Institut and after that I joined a group of German students. If you get on well with some Germans, you can improve your skills very quickly. As well, there are many bars which are often visited by local citizens. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
 
by Chris, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
As a very touristy town, the Freiburgers tend to be a bit hasty in speaking english, even if their standard is not as good as your german. Once people realise however, that you are here for a while, they are very helpful, and either slow down their speech, or simply rephrase the sentence, instead of taking you for a tourist. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Albertino, UFBA, Salvador, Brazil
Linguistics, MA
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
Once I had studied German in Brazil, it was not a problem to communicate in every day life in and outside the university. I had some problems with the English language instruction at the beginning because my English was kind of rusty, but after the first semester I could manage all situations with ease. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Daniel, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London, United Kingdom
Physics, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: German
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
So many people speak english very well and are eager to practice it, so I didn't find so many oppurtunities to imrove my communication skills. I feel like i should have got a lot more out of living there for one year. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Joanne, University of Massachusetts, Boston, United States
Anthropology, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: German
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
At first I was very intimidated. I had studied German for three years before going to study, so I knew German. But,there is nothing like living a language. As the time went on I became more and more fluent. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by xavier, Université de Nice Sophia Antipolis, Nice, France
Language, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: German
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
i already had several experience in Germany, longest was 2 months. studying in Germany was kind of a challenge but at the end if you have german friends you can speak a lot everytime This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Anna-Vera, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Amherst, United States
Humanities, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: German
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
my language proficiency level was already pretty good, but it's different when you are forced to be surrounded by the language at all time. Ease of speaking, slang, and fluency all increased, as well as the level of my 'book' German. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Mary, University of Durham, Durham, United Kingdom
Language, DAAD
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: German
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
Excellent, though a shame so much english spoken everywhere. People just lapsed into it. You were thought a bit annoying if you insisted on speaking german. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by idem, Landbouwuniversiteit Wageningen, Wageningen, Netherlands
Soil and Water Sciences, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: German
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
In the beginning it was difficult to talk german inmmediately and I preferred English, but after a few weeks my German was already better This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Konstanty, Uniwersytet Warszawski, Warsaw, Poland
Philosophy, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: Polish
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning Polish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Polish Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German How much did you improve your Polish?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
Mostly I learned a lot reading. Of course I spoke also quite much, but the language improvement concerns mainly vocabulary. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Laura, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: German
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
I owe most of my improvements to my flatmates who helped me with everything from pronounciation to grammar to vocabulary! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Miguel, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
European Studies, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: German
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
Throughout I felt that I could understand German, both written and oral, slightly better than I could speak it. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Kimberly, University of Oregon, Eugene, United States
Language, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: German
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
I wish that I would have lived with a host family so that I used German more in my everyday life. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Bryce, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME, United States
Political Science, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: German
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
There were a few cases when I was not sure what something meant, but I was able to pick up the various references fairly at ease. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Galiena, University of St. Thomas, St Paul, United States
Telecommunications, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: German
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German How much did you improve your German?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
Had studied abroad in Germany during High School so there was less of a language barrier for me than for a typical student. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Karin, Università Degli Studi di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
Economics, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: German
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
I studied German at the school and this language is totally different from Italian. It was the best way to learn German. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by marcos, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Geology, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: German
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
in the beginning it was difficult but people try to help as much as they can This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Heather, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: German
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
My German improved a lot as a result of boh academic and social life This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by kalish, St. Stephen's College, Delhi, India
Social Sciences, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
Since we were a group of international students, 25 in total, we had a great experience! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Errin, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Amherst, United States
Humanities, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: German
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
Locals tended to encourage my communication. They were a great help. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
