Languages - Reviews of Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen | Germany

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Felix R

Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Tubingen, Germany
Linguistics, Undergraduate, Independent

Languages

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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations

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I was able to improve my language skills thanks to my tandem partner. However, the locals rarely ever spoke to foreigners so I wouldn't count on locals for helping to pick up on German.

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Claire A

Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
Political Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

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This was my second exchange to Germany, so language was no problem for me. Other friends that don't speak as much German don't seem to have too many problems though either.

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Maria P

M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
Literature, Graduate, University Agreement

Languages

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: 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)

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Although Americanistics is taught in English in Germany, I has a perfect opportunity to learn German at courses which the University gives to international students

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Jan B

Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Antioch Study Aroad

Languages

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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

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With the local dialect it was a little bit difficult at the beginning, but after a few months it was no problem to understand other students.

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anonymous

Università degli Studi di l'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
Philosophy, Graduate, Erasmus

Languages

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: Did not speak it
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

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I found good the german language's classes after which it was possible use the german grammatick knowledge in the host country, speaking with the people

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