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Joensuun Yliopisto, Joensuu, Finland
Philology, Undergraduate, Erasmus

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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 Spanish a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish

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 Spanish?

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

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Hardly anyone speaks Basque in town, but at the uni you hear it more. Some people know some English, but don't count on it!

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Susann G

Universität Passau, Passau, Germany
Anthropology, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: Spanish

Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish

How much did you improve your Spanish?

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

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The native language is Basque. And although everybody speaks Spanish Basque comunication skills are highly recomended.

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janna

Jyvaskylan Ammattikorkeakoulu, Jyvaskyla, Finland
Sociology, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: Spanish

Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish

How much did you improve your Spanish?

My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations

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Studying abroad is the best way to learn the language. Teachers understood my dificulties with the language.

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Joanna M

Politechnika Lódzka, Lodz, Poland
Biochemistry, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: Spanish

Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish

How much did you improve your Spanish?

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

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At first I had some problems in fluent using of spanish, but every day I learned more and more and finally I used spanish all day long.

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Amber M

University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: Spanish

Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish

How much did you improve your Spanish?

My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations

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Not only will you learn Spanish extremely well, you will also pick up on Basque phrases as well.

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vespanegra

Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Political Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus

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Language of instruction: Spanish

Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

How much did you improve your Spanish?

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i had problems the very first period, particularly with people in the street. then all went good.

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