Languages - Reviews of Freie Universität Berlin (FU BERLIN) | Germany

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chazfaid

University College London, London, United Kingdom
Literature, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: German

Was learning German a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my German

How much did you improve your German?

My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

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Studying in a big city such as Berlin means that everybody speaks English. Self discipline needed to fully immerse yourself in German.

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marzia

Universita degli Studi Roma Tre, Rome, Italy
International Relations, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: German

Was learning German a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my German

How much did you improve your German?

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

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It was easier with the teachers than with the local students. With the other erasmus students we spoke always both english and german

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selma l

Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
Marketing and Sales Management, Graduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: German

Was learning German a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my German

How much did you improve your German?

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

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It was very easy to communicate with German students and teachers, to join teams for marketing projects and for extra curricular activities

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Cosmin L

Universitatea de Vest din Timísoara, Timisoara, Romania
Natural Sciences, Graduate, Erasmus

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 German a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my German

How much did you improve your English?

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

How much did you improve your German?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

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I wanted to learn german when I came to Berlin. I managed it ''with a little help of my friends''

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Elisa F

Universita degli Studi Roma Tre, Rome, Italy
Political Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: German

Was learning German a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my German

How much did you improve your German?

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

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It was a very useful experience, and after that I wanted to go on in improving my language skills

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Jordan L

Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY, United States
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies, Undergraduate, School for International Training (SIT)

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Was learning English a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

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The host family experience forced me to utilize my language skills, yet the immersion experience could have extended to the classroom. Most Germans speak English well, so it would have behooved us to have no choice but to be constantly surrounded by their language.

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