Languages - Reviews of Schiller International University, Madrid (SIU) | Spain

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anjalaeer

Int. School of Mgmt, Dortmund, Germany
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 Spanish a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish

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 Spanish?

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

Language difficulties

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Educational

Administrative / Institutional

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Personal comments

I advanced my language of instruction skills pretty much. R Regarding my local language skills, I only did half as well. The reason was, that students on and off-campus only used the language of instruction. I you wanted to speak the local language, you had to interfere with native speakers.

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Ralitsa I

University of Washington, Seattle, Seattle, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, 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 Spanish a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish

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 Spanish?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

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Personal comments

It was quite exciting to be in Spain without being able to speak Spanish and it was a lot of fun trying to get around not knowing anything. Eventually, I learned enought to get around without problem. As far as the university is concerned, the courses were thought it English and so there never were communication issues.

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Stachia A

Schiller International University, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Was learning English a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

Language difficulties

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Educational

Administrative / Institutional

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Personal comments

I LEARN SPANISH THERE THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY. MANY SPANISH PEEPS DON'T SPEAK ENGLISH, SO IF YOU ARE MOTIVATED IT IS A GREAT PLACE TO PRATICE AND LEARN.

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anonymous

Universitatea din Oradea, Oradea, Romania
International Relations, 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 Spanish a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish

How much did you improve your Spanish?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: At ease in most situations

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

I had the chance of learning Spanish, and falled in love with the language and the Spanish culture; it was a unique expierince and I will always cherish it

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