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4.11 / 5 based on 141 reviews
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bharadwaj d
JNT University, hyderabad, India
Business Studies, Graduate, International masters
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Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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Personal comments
i am pretty familiar with english, as i've had my studies in english right throug.english apart, i am very interested in learning a foreign language such as french or spanish and will do when i find the time.i think studying here has improved my english, which is natural i suppose.i have had a decent experience as far as language goes since i speak english anyways.
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Olivier B
ESPEME, Lille, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
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At the beginning, I had some difficulties to understand the local people and sometime foreign people. Indeed, in the area of Newcastle, locals speak with a strong english accent. Now, i can understand them (mainly) However, it would be better if the Uni would provide us english courses ( for sland, for instance)
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Julien S
Université de Provence Aix-Marseille I, Marseille, France
European Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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)
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I spoke english before i went in great britain but as I trained every day with my flatmates, my friends and at school, I increased my communication skills during this year.
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ykarinou
Université de Droit, d'Economie et des Sciences: Aix-Marseille III, Aix-en-Provence, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, placement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
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It's was agreat experience thanks to student. Speaking with them had helped me improving my skills but with local people it was a bit harder because of their accent.
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Julien G
Excelia Business School, La Rochelle, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
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Newcastle can be a bit difficult for beginners in English because of the local Geordy accent which is absolutely unintelligible by international students...
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Alberto P
Universidad de Cádiz, Cadiz, Spain
Business Studies, Graduate, Erasmus
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
The classes gave me the possibility of learning english, both speaking and reading. Teachers know your difficulties and help you.
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Programmes
Classroom-based, Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design,
£ 9,250
Classroom-based, Bachelor's degree, Accounting,
£ 9,250
Classroom-based, Bachelor's degree, Accounting,
£ 9,250
Classroom-based, Master, Computer Engineering,
£ 6,990
ABOUT
The University of Northumbria is one of the largest Universities in the country offering over 300 study programmes to over 23,000 students. Our four campuses offer a range of lifestyles, from the bustle of a major city centre site in the heart of Newcastle, to the rural tranquillity of the Longhirst campus set in 45 acres of parkland. Wherever our students choose to study, they are within easy access of some of the country's most spectacular scenery.
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Phone: +44 191 227 41 08
Address: University of Northumbria, Ellison Place, NE1 8ST Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Newcastle, United Kingdom
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