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The American University of Rome

Languages Reviews
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Jody K
William Paterson University, Wayne, United States
Education, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian
How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
A lot of people speak some English, especially downtown.
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marticaj
philadelphia university, philadelphia, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Independent
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 Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
is very difficult if you do not live with a host family
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Moses F
American University, Washington DC, United States
Fine Art (Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking), Graduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I loved the few language seminars that were given. Afterwards I set myself free upon the city and actually learned much faster on my own. Italian is one of my favorite languages now
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zepcat
Thomas Edison State, Trenton, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian
How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after:
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
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Personal comments
My Italian went from extra-basic to fairly well in the two months and 6 credits that I completed while in Rome.
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baggggs
Manhattanville, Purchase, NY, United States
Management Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian
How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I took an Italian course and was able to get by very well. Furthermore, everybody speaks English.
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wikkidnik
University of Wisconsin, Madison, Madison, United States
Cinematography, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian
How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
you can easliy get by without learning Italian wi\hich is a real shame.
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