Languages - Reviews of Plekhanov Russian Academy of Economics | Russia

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Kryak T

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

How much did you improve your the local language?

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

Language difficulties

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Administrative / Institutional

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Personal comments

Due tot he fact that most locals do not speak free English it was quite hard at the very first days to adopt to the place and settle down. Though almost all of the Russians are openedhearted and ready to help in any situation.

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Johannes P

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Economics, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: German

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning German 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: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

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Educational

Administrative / Institutional

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Personal comments

You had to speak the local language to survive outside the student environment.

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Bettina E

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Joszef

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: At ease in most situations

How much did you improve your the local language?

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

Language difficulties

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Educational

Administrative / Institutional

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Personal comments

the russian course was good, easier to learn language in the country abroad

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Delphine L

EPSCI, Cergy-Pontoise, France
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent

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

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Personal comments

Plekhanov Academy really gives you the opportunity to learn russian language, even if you dont speak the language when you arrived. The lessons and the teachers are adapted to your level.

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Engleder M

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Financial Management, 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: 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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Concerning university live the language spoken was english apart from the the Russian course we had. Outside university and student dorm life I had the opportunity through my friends from the church to pratice and imporve my Russian language skills. Thanks to my brothers and sisters!

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Maria I

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, 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 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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

My Russian improved significantly with the help of constant interaction with local students. Classes in English did not add much to my language abilities. They were OK.

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