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Pohjois-Karjalan Ammattikorkeakoulu

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Natalia V
St.Petersburg State University of Economics and Finance, St. Petersburg, Russia
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Internship
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: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
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Personal comments
I had opportunity to improve my language abilities thanks to studying in this language and communicating with local and other exchange students, but having internship I mostly used my native language due to my work area.
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MARINA K
Technologiko Ekpedeftiko Idrima - Pirea, Athens, Greece
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Languages
Language of instruction: Finnish
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning Finnish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Finnish
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your Finnish?
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I HAD NO PROBLEM COMMUNICATING INSUDE THE POLYTECHNIC BUT IN SHOPS SOMETIMES IT WAS A BIT DIFFICULT TO COMMUNICATE MOSTLY BECAUSE FINNISH PEOPLE ARE LACKING SELF-CONFIDENCE ON THEIR ENGLISH
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