Editing Learning languages in Girona

The main language in Girona is Catalan, followed by Spanish and English. 

Locals speak both Catalan and Spanish, but it's a good idea to learn Catalan to integrate better.

If you already know Spanish, then learning Catalan is relatively straightforward because lots of the grammar and vocabulary is similar.

<h2>Free Catalan resources</h2>

===Consorci per a la Normalització Lingüística (CPNL)===

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.

===Voluntariat per la Llengua===

A free language buddy program to practice Catalan. 

===Informal Catalan conversation group run by Marc===
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 [https://www.instagram.com/conversa_catala_girona| @conversa_catala_girona]. Message Marc via Instagram to ask to become a member of the WhatsApp group  

<h2>Language schools in Girona</h2>
There are several language academies in Girona. These include:
* EIS Escola d'Idiomes http://www.eisgirona.com/
* EOI Girona (Escola Oficial d’Idiomes). Affordable Spanish & Catalan courses. Recommended by locals for quality teaching. Group classes.
* Up! Idiomes offers Spanish courses (A1-B1) in Girona. http://www.upidiomes.cat/
* Girolingua. https://www.girolingua.cat/
* Escola d'idiomes Eica. http://www.eica.cat
* What's Up! Academia de inglés Girona. https://whatsup.es

- Private tutors are also available, but prices vary (e.g., €15/hour for private lessons).

<h2>Language exchanges</h2>
See [[Language_exchanges_in_Girona | Language exchanges in Girona]]