Languages - Reviews of Università Bocconi | Italy

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Todd S

University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: Italian

Was learning Italian a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian

How much did you improve your Italian?

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

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I studied Italian for two years at UCLA before going to Italy in the first place. I was very happy to be able to go to Italy itself and really learn the language, like it is supposed to be learned. A very worthwhile experience.

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Constanza D

UNIVERSIDAD ARGENTINA DE LA EMPRESA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Management Science, 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 Italian a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian

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 Italian?

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

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At Bocconi you can choose to take classes in english and/or italian. I choose both and had no problems. English i knew it very well before coming. Italian I only knew basic but leart it there.

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hellionese

Columbia University, New York City, United States
Public Health, Graduate, CEMS

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.)

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Because the course is taught in English and my roommates speak English, I didn't learn as much as I should have. Of course, this is my fault and not a reflection on the country or the school.

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katab

Helsinki School of Economics, Helsinki, Finland
Management Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: Italian

Was learning Italian a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian

How much did you improve your Italian?

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

Language difficulties

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Italians are warm and friendly, and they appreciate people trying to speak Italian. Especially in Milan, which is not one of the more tourist-oriented destinations in Italy, few people speak English.

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Sonya D

University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
Business Studies, 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

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Personal comments

I had a basic knowledge of italian prior to my exchange. Interacting with locals and immersing yourself in the culture really helps you improve your language skills.

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bhnilsen

NHH, Bergen, Norway
Business Studies, Graduate, CEMS

Languages

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

Language difficulties

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Administrative / Institutional

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Personal comments

I followed additional courses in Italian and thus I learnt it quite easily. Italians love the fact that someone is willing to learn their language and they are glad to correct you in any occasion.

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