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3.96 / 5 based on 82 reviews
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Jessica H
LanguagesLanguage of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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In the university the students spoke English, but outside the school you had to know enough to get around. Try speaking their language first, and they'll work with you-they thinks its rude for americans to go over there and speak English expecting everyone to know what you're saying (and even if they know English they'll pretend they don't until you try to speak the language).
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laurapownall
LanguagesLanguage of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
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I spoke a lot of French but found that being in the south of the country there were a large number of tourists and therefore many people just spoke in English to us
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moniquinha
LanguagesLanguage of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
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Very good. Having lectures in French everyday helped to tune my ear in. By the end I started to get my head round their approach to language.
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Natalie C
LanguagesLanguage of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
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Obviously I have improved, it would be hard not to although meeting and conversing with the local population is essential to improve.
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Daniel M
LanguagesLanguage 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 French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
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at the university everyone spoke in english, however in the streets of the city I had to practice french.
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by m
LanguagesLanguage of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
My level after: Basic phrases
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Most of the studens spoke at least some English. Not a lot of English outside of the university, though.
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