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Other names:
Westminster University
Contact: +44 171 911 57 35
University of Westminster
115 New Cavendish Street, W1M 8JS LONDON, United Kingdom
3.91 / 5 based on 294 reviews.
Description:
The University of Westminster is located in the heart of central London, close to the bustling shopping areas of Oxford Street and Regent Street. In fact, our main headquarters building is located on Regent Street itself and dates back to the foundation of the institution, then the Royal Polytechnic in 1838. Additionally, we have a large campus in Harrow, slightly out of the centre of town, which offers a greener environment where students can study in brand new purpose built teaching accommodation. Our international reputation dates from our founding years as the first ever polytechnic to the present day as one of Britain's largest universities with around 19,000 students studying a wide range of full- and part-time courses. The University has four campuses. Three located in central London and one in Harrow, suburban North West London.
85% of students recommend
294 reviews
294 Language reviews of University of Westminster
by Ivion22, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
Journalism, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English 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) Personal comments:
I found myself great improvement in English language learning after I came to study in London. Language is more important for us 'cause we are studying in Journalism. The course has provided many chances for us to practice. Writing, speaking, and reading. While language learning is a never-ending process. Should learn more during work experience afterwards... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Emilia, Academia de Studii Economice din Bucuresti, Bucharest, Romania
Business Studies, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English 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) Personal comments:
at the beginning it was quite difficult to understand different language accents other collegs from my university and teachers were having but short time later this was not a problem anymore and I can say that, now, I can understand almost any language accent and I can communicate easily with everybody. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Daniela, Universität Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
Business Studies, European Study Abroad Programme
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English 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) Personal comments:
My overall language and communication skills definitely improved troughout the study abroad programme. At the beginning you had to get used to the very British English, which was just a matter of time. Moreover I would say, that the experience was a great advantage when it comes to Business English and technical vocabulary. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Sonja, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, Bonn, Germany
Law, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English 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) Personal comments:
It was good to have the possibility to chose modules together with english students cause a lot of the teachers were from abroad so if you want to learn the London way of speaking you have to have contact with the students that live in London. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Henriette, Norwegian School of Management BI, Oslo, Norway
Public Relations/Publicity/Advertising, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English 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) Personal comments:
To learn the language was not a reason for choosing London, but to perfectionate my skills and experience the city was main points. The fact that I spoke English before hand made it easier to consentrate on the academic parts of my studying. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Elena, Euromed Management, Marseille, France
Business Studies, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
you improve because you have to speak english with most of the foreign students and it is amazing how it can be useful and how you can learn so quick a language when you're in the country This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Irina, Fachhochschule Albstadt Sigmaringen, Albstadt, Germany
Computer Science/IT, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
Leaving and studying in a foreign country was challenging and exciting experience. I have met many friends and through combination of study and socializing I have substantially improved my English, both spoken and written. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Sabrina, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, France
Language, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
Living in a foreign country really enables you to learn more about the language you're studying. At university, you learn formal English and outside with your friends, you learn how to talk, you learn all the slang! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Nadia, Ichthus Hogeschool, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Business Studies, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English 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) Personal comments:
I allready had a good command of English before I came to London. But after I lived there and I allso had a partime job in a restaurant, and went to the university I just learned more slang and expressions. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by gmendoza, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Business Studies, Independent
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 English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English 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 English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
As I spoke already english before going to London it was a good opportunity to improve my english. Communication was not difficult but I had to get used to the accent. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Sandra, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Computer Science/IT, Erasmus
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 English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English 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 English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
When I came here I could not speak to the local people but now I live with English people and my clasess are in English as well and I do not have problems at all. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by dangomp, Dauphine, Paris, France
Business Studies, Erasmus
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 English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English 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 English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
After one month, ypou becomne totally fluent and after, if youm like to improve your vocabulary and expression, you just need to work it a bit. 2 months is enough to become totaklly fluent This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Timothée, IFI Rouen, Rouen, France
Business Studies, University Agreement
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 English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English 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 English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
It was difficult at the begining but better and better. The most important in the UK is being understood, so if there is few gramatical mistake it is not a big deal This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by dhari, University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom
Law, 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 English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English 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 English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
my language and writting has approved substantially. also gained great knowledge in field of my studies (COrportae Finance Law (LLM) with Professor Joseph Tanega This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by rbangy, I.E.S.F., Lisbon, Portugal
Business Studies, Master
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 English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English How much did you improve your English?
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 English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
Since i was a kid i have been enrolled in languages schools. Therefore i had no problems with the language. But after such experience it only gets better. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by jesromu, Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Erasmus
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 English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) 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) Personal comments:
Obviously, at the beginning it was a bit hard to understand the teachers in some cases but, the course English For Academic Purpouses helped quite a lot. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Sarah, Ubniversity of Dayton, Dayton, United States
Social Sciences, University Agreement
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 English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) 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) Personal comments:
Because my native language is English and English was the primary language spoken at the University of Westminster I did not have any problems. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Christelle, Euromed Management, Marseille, France
Business Studies, Erasmus
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 English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) 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) Personal comments:
At the begining it was quite difficult because all the lectures were in English and it is not my native language. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Inmaculada, Universitat d'Alacant, Alacant, Spain
Humanities, Erasmus
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 English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: At ease in most situations 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) Personal comments:
In general, it was satisfactory.I learnt a lot, and now I have less difficulties in making myself understood. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Valentina, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Translation/ Interpretation, Erasmus
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 English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English How much did you improve your English?
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 English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
It was a very positive experience. I had the chance to improve the language, even if I was fluent even before this experience. 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.
