Learning Catalan in Girona
Catalan is the main language in Girona. Lots of the grammar and vocabulary is similar to Spanish.
Free Catalan resources[edit]
Consorci per a la Normalització Lingüística (CPNL)[edit]
Free Catalan courses are available up to C1 level through the Consorci per a la Normalització Lingüística (CPNL). These courses include both intensive and non-intensive options, as well as online classes.
The classes are free but you will to buy a textbook, which costs around 30 euro.
Voluntariat per la Llengua[edit]
. A free language partner program to practice Catalan. You meet your language partner once a week, and they speak Catalan with you, to help you practice.
Steps to take part:
- Go to https://www.vxl.cat/fes-te-vxl
- Click on Fes-te Aprenent
- Enter your NIE number or passport number
- Fill in your details and click Desa (Save)
You can ask for a different language partner at any time.[1]
Parla.cat[edit]
parla.cat is a free official website for learning Catalan, created by the CPNL and Catalan government. The content includes tests and videos. You can use the website in Catalan, Spanish, English or German.
To get full access, you have to sign up at https://parla.cat/login/signup.php.
The course is offered in two formats:
- Self-study (free): You learn independently using free, open-access materials.
- With a tutor (paid): You learn with the help of a tutor who supports and guides you. This option includes access to an online classroom with communication tools to interact with others.
Informal Catalan conversation group run by Marc[edit]
There is a free Catalan conversation group that meets on Saturdays at La Taverna. The group is run by a Catalan called Marc. The Instagram is @conversa_catala_girona. Message Marc via Instagram to ask to become a member of the WhatsApp group
Girona Buddies Catalan conversation meetup[edit]
There is a free Catalan conversation group that meets on Wednesdays, 6-8 PM at OhKey. They also have a WhatsApp group at https://chat.whatsapp.com/F5IFgiCWTs64NaaMQbJsMo catalan
Paid Catalan resources[edit]
Parla.cat[edit]
As mentioned above, parla.cat have a tutor option, which is paid.
Language schools[edit]
Girona has various language schools. See Learning_languages_in_Girona
dailycatalan[edit]
Online Catalan courses run by a Catalan woman called Júlia. https://www.dailycatalan.com/ She also has an Instagram account at https://www.instagram.com/dailycatalan where she posts Catalan tips daily.
