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dpro
LanguagesLanguage of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
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I found it necesary to at least have language skills in Castillano. Catalán is not necesary, but if you learn a few phrases it can be helpful in meeting locals.
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alessandra g
LanguagesLanguage 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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: 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: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
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i can manage easily conversasions/lectures and other situations in english. as for spanish i consider my level advanced but not at the same rate as english
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koning
LanguagesLanguage of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
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I learnt a lot, both in my academic circle and in the house. Both were close groups of friends, and enabled all its members to learn very rapidly.
I also dated girl from Argentina, which helpes a lot in learning a language
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anonymous
LanguagesLanguage of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
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all course descriptions for CEMS cources are in english, but the courses are mainly taught in Spanish, which was a surprise, but also a challenge.
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Yannick L
LanguagesLanguage of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
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Althought Castilan is widely spoken they are a LOT of foreigners in BCN and its up to you wheter you want to speak English, French or any other language than Spanish. I made my efforts to interact with Spaniards.
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Naazi F
LanguagesLanguage 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: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
It was differently challenging but I am glad I finally learned a bit of Spanish to be able to understand and communicate what I wanted to say.
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