Languages - Reviews of Kansai Gaidai University | Japan

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Giovanna S

California State University, San Marcos, San Marcos, United States
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 the local language a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

How much did you improve your English?

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How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases

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is too early to say i need to finish first

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Eva L

Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: Japanese

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning Japanese a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

How much did you improve your Japanese?

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How much did you improve your the local language?

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I can speak Japanese, so I speak Japanese for most of the time in order to practice my Japanese. I also speak English very often with Americans --- also did a language exchange program with some Japanese students to help them learning Chinese.

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Lisel W

Columbia University, New York City, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent

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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

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Not being in a host family hindered me. Not having a compatible speaking partner also hindered me. Having a class that was just repitition and never actual original speech hindered me. Me being shy also hindered me.

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Gaëlle C

HEC Liège, Liège, Belgium
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?

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

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

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I spoke Japanese at home and had one hour of Japanese everiday at university but didn't speak it with Japanese people. I had to use English everyday to communicate with teachers and friends.

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Michael H

HEC Liège, Liège, Belgium
Financial Management, Undergraduate, Asian studies program

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

How much did you improve your the local language?

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

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Personal comments

in my university, i had to study 3 languages. I had english, spanish and japanese. Japan was a really good choice because i could improve my japanese and my english

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Tony j

State University of New York, Albany, Albany, United States
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 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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

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Administrative / Institutional

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Personal comments

It wasn't so much language, the office workers just don't give a shit about your complaints. They just want you to go away. One of them told me "be patient" or "you have to understand Japanese culture". I just want to add a class for credit, it isn't culture.

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