French

In Strasbourg the main languages that are spoken in Alsace are French, German and Alsatian. Alsatian is a mixture of French and German but defiantly sounds more French.

If you don't know much French it can be a little daunting at first to go out and ask for things you need.  Such as setting up a bank account (which you will need to pay rent from and for CAF) and to apply for CAF (which is great for students needing help with rent payments). But all in all most of the people here do actually speak English and are willing to help as much as they can. It is also helpful to Google a few words before you go out so you know how to say a few things that you are asking for.

So don’t be worried about living abroad because you don’t know the language. It will be easier to pick up and if you don’t know the words then just ask.

ISU does provide intensive French classes that, for me, starts on the 2nd September and ends on the 8th September. These will be from 9am until 1pm with  a lunch break until 2:30pm. Then workshops/interactive learning from 2:30pm until 4:30pm.

I am very excited about starting this because I believe it will be incredible helpful!!