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Université Paris VIII - Vincennes Saint-Denis

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Brian E
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, United States
Art, Graduate, Independent
Languages
Language 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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
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Personal comments
In France, it's always better to speak French. Although, people are very helpful and will help you even in English in your everyday life. But to study at the university, you definitely need to speak fluent French, both to be able to enter the university and to follow the courses.
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anonymous
Connecticut College, New London, CT, United States
Social Sciences, Undergraduate, IES
Languages
Language 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
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Many French people in Paris speak English and will try to do so with you when they hear you are American. If you really want to be surrounded by non-English speakers, do not study in Paris.
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anonymous
Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich, Germany
Performing Arts, Graduate, Erasmus
Languages
Language 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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I didn't have any problems to communicate to people in and outside university. People were also mostly very friendly and helpful.
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Jimena R
Boston University, Boston, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language 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
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Studying abroad truly enhances your opportunity to learn the language.
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Carina C
Universidade do Minho, Braga, Portugal
Language, Graduate, Independent
Languages
Language 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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Excellente expérience en tout points.
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