Languages - Reviews of National University of Singapore (NUS) | Singapore

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Marc G

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Economics, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Was learning English a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

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There are no problems communicating in English. Singapore English, Singlish, is easy to understand once you get used to it. It is actually kinda cute.

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santiagofdez

ESADE Business School, Barcelona, Spain
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: Spanish

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

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

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it was a really good experience. On an exchange program you can apreciate all the different sorts of English. Not only the Singlish...là!!

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Elodie C

HEC Paris, Paris, France
Marketing and Sales Management, Graduate, 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: 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: Did not speak it

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Local people usually speak madarin to each other, but they are al very fluent in English. There were absolutely no problem to communicate.

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Frederic W

Ecole des Mines de Paris, Paris, France
Engineering, Mechanical, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

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)

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Going abroad for exchange is by far the best solution to become fluent in a foreign language.

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anonymous

University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Was learning English a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

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No problems, easy to talk to most people. Also, easy to move around the city.

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Dongliang G

National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
Environmental Sciences, Undergraduate, Independent

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Was learning English a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

How much did you improve your English?

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It is a country where English is really the first language.

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