Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT)

I already spoke english before i came here, so learning it or practicing it was never a factor. As for finnish, it is a very different language. The school offers a couple of Finnish for Foreigners courses, which are not bad. I took both courses just for learning something about the culture and the language but there is really no need for it, as most of the time you can get along fine with english, and also because most finns don't want to speak with you.

If you follow the path developed for exchange students there is no language problems at all- all international officers in the university speak English and you do not need to communicate with anyone, who doesn't. If you will choose more to live not only being an exchange student, then Finnish language text-book will become your everyday friend.

I didn't know any Finish but was not necessary because in Finland almost everybody can speal english. Furthermore erasmus experience give you the opportunity to meet people from other countries and in this way you can speak english.

I was living with a Polish girl so I improved my english skills a lot,I spent almost all the time speaking in english and for me that was one of the best things I did because now I can speak a fluent english

It is difficult to learn and practice the language because everyday, we still speak English and hear English from the other students we interact with.. There was no chance to practice the Finnish courses that we have.

all fins talk english, even 70year old people, only thing that is not as good is that not all internationals speak fluent english..