Languages - Reviews of Middle Eastern Technical University (METU) | Turkey

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Joel C

University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA, United States
Architecture, 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: Did not speak it
My level after: At ease in most situations

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Turkish is a very different language, but it's fun.

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anonymous

Tilburg University, Tilburg, Netherlands
Business Studies, Undergraduate, 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 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: At ease in most situations

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Not many people speak English, in the university all classes should be in English, but unfortunately a lot of Turkish is used. Moreover, many students seem not very willing to use English in social situations, this is one of the reasons why foreigners tend to stick together.

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