Languages - Reviews of American University in Paris | France

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anna r

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, United States
Education, Adult, Graduate, 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 French a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my French

How much did you improve your French?

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

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all my course work in paris was in english, but with majoring in french in the states, i came to paris with a good foundation in french that has only improved.

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Maria Z

Davenport University, Grand Rapids, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, Study Abroad

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 French a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my French

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 French?

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

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I can not believe how fluent I became in just one semester overseas. My study abroad was worth every penny.

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Brittany H

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International Relations, Undergraduate, Full Time Student at AUP

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 French a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my French

How much did you improve your French?

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

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For the most part, students speak english on the university's campus so many miss out on the opportunity of actually utilizing their french.

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anonymous

Tulane University, New Orleans, United States
History of Art, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: French

Was learning French a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my French

How much did you improve your French?

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

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I enjoyed it thoroughly, but wish that I had more practice. I would like to become truly fluent.

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rufo

American University in Bulgaria, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Business Studies, Undergraduate, 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 French a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my French

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 French?

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

Language difficulties

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AUP provides very good French language courses, but interaction with locals was what helped me the most in learning French.

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Bastien C

American University in Paris, Paris, France
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), 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 French a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

How much did you improve your English?

My level before:
My level after:

How much did you improve your French?

My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

Language difficulties

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Educational

Administrative / Institutional

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Personal comments

i am bilingual french english so i did not have any problems in that area

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