Languages - Reviews of University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) | China

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Philip C

Fordham University, New York City, United States
Economics, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: Chinese

Was learning Chinese a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Chinese

How much did you improve your Chinese?

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

Language difficulties

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Educational

Administrative / Institutional

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Personal comments

Speak with the local people, they will be very interested in foreigners speaking their language. You can make great friends with local shopowners and they will love to chat with you. It's also great practice!

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Tom M

Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT, United States
Economics, 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 the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

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Personal comments

I took intensive language courses which were a bit arduous at times but entirely worth it, I would definitely take it again.

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Aurelie M

NEOMA Business School, Rouen, France
Business Studies, 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 the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

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 the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Speaking English helped in the university, because most of the teachers do speak a bit of it. But in everyday life, it was not very helpful, because people in the streets do not understand a word of what you are saying!

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