Testimonials

• Read some of the things our students say:

  "I signed up for the Institution-Wide Language Programme because I felt that my German had become a little rusty. I have no doubt that the programme helped me greatly in advancing my language skills."

   

  "The variety of learning styles kept things interesting: each class was quite different from the last, so there were always surprises! Presentation work helped me to gain confidence and communication skills (I'd never done a presentation in a foreign language before); group exercises were sociable and fun as the other students in the class were quite like-minded and friendly; and even the grammar exercises weren't too bad either!"

   

  "As someone who joined the IWLP above beginner level, I was initially sceptical about how much I would gain from it. Now, having completed the year, I can say that I'm really glad I chose to take part in the programme, and would recommend it to anyone". (S.J., German 4)

   

  "I chose Reading University partly because of IWLP and the opportunity to do the second language." (T.T., Spanish 5)

   

  "As a graduate I can look back on the IWLP course as an essential part of my professional development. I love languages because they have opened up a different world to me and have given me access to information, research and cultural experiences outside the English-speaking realm. Since my own artwork is political this has been a useful skill to have."

   

  " I found the IWLP to be a very important part of my professional learning experience whilst at university. The course has the right balance between speaking and usage of everyday language as well as grammatical structures and the teachers are great at what they do."

   

  "The skills I gained from the IWLP programme were very useful to me whilst I was on an Erasmus student exchange at L'École des Beaux Arts, in Dijon. I was able to sit through and understand lectures, and studio discussions of work. I was also able to use skills I gained to socialise with students who don't speak English and as a result, the exchange was a very exciting experience. It enabled me to travel in Europe and make more progress with my French."

   

  "Having gained a first in my Degree, I intend to continue my studies in France for a year or two and then become a teacher." (M.A., French 2 & 3)