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Universiteit van Amsterdam (UVA)

Languages Reviews
4.09 / 5 based on 480 reviews
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Nicole W
University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Law, 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: Basic phrases
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I had no problems communicating because almost everyone spoke english at a high level. However this meant that I did not pick up as much Dutch as I should have
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Irene V
Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Language, 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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I had a basic knowledge of Dutch (or Flemish, from Belgium) Although interaction with locals was scarce (even in the classes) I was able to improve my level.
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Cristina V
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, United States
Sociology, Undergraduate, CIEE
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: Did not speak it
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
We were not required to learn Dutch. Classes were taught in English and English is spoken everywhere in Amsterdam.
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Natalie S
George Washington University, Washington DC, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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: Basic phrases
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I love the city, fell in love and am now moving to the netherlands and working on learning more nederlands!
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Jennifer K
University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Law, International, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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: Basic phrases
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
No problems whatsoever. Amsterdam is such a wonderful, cosmopolitan city, and the attitude is one of openness and acceptance.
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Anna H
Linköpings Universitet, Linkoping, Sweden
International Relations, 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: Did not speak it
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Everyone speaks so good English here and Dutchmen ar very happy to use their English so it makes it harder to learn Dutch.
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