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The main language in Girona is Catalan, followed by Spanish and English. | The main language in Girona is Catalan, followed by Spanish and English. | ||
Locals speak both Catalan and Spanish, | Locals speak both Catalan and Spanish, but it's a good idea to learn Catalan to integrate better. | ||
<h2> | 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 | |||
There | <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> | <h2>Language exchanges</h2> | ||
See [[Language_exchanges_in_Girona | Language exchanges in Girona]] | |||
Latest revision as of 02:45, 2 April 2025
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.
Free Catalan resources
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.
Voluntariat per la Llengua[edit]
A free language buddy program to practice Catalan.
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
Language schools in Girona
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).
