Languages Reviews
4.29 / 5 based on 195 reviews
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Diane W
Buffalo State College, Buffalo, United States
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Graduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Our course was the study of language and communications, with special discussions about the similarities and differences between our countries. I learned alot,and enjoyed the research- all the tv, magazines, newspapers, radio, and ads that I could possibly want....
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Alison W
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I felt very comfortable transitioning into the Oxford atmosphere. The students were exceedingly welcoming to abroad students and academically, the instruction was outstanding.
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Amanda W
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
English is the primary language so communication is not difficult for any English speaking individual - although sometimes lingo and accents make things confusing.
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necan
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
No problem at all. It was interesting getting used to certain words and catchphrases though (e.g. french fries are 'chips', chips are 'crisps').
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Lucariello
Languages
Language of instruction: Italian
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I think in Oxford is easier than anywhere else in the UK: lots of people from abroad and very cultivated local students - but still UK slang can be difficult at times.
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amandadenny
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
This hardly applies, as I speak English and studied in an English-speaking country, but it was great to learn all of the colloquialisms abroad!
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