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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, but it's a good idea to learn Catalan to integrate better. | ||
==Learning Catalan== | |||
See [[Learning_Catalan_in_Girona]] | |||
== | ==Learning Spanish== | ||
Girona Buddies has a free Spanish conversation meetup every Monday at Ohkey Cafe, 6-8 PM. Join the WhatsApp group at https://chat.whatsapp.com/KxFyKsLCmes8zc5vhzPVce or follow their Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/speak.spanish.girona/. | |||
==Learning English== | |||
Girona Buddies has a free English conversation meetup every Thursday at PdePa Claret, 7-9 PM. Join the WhatsApp group at https://chat.whatsapp.com/CUxeJJJwBCcB8UYoR3tDVn or follow their Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/speak.english.girona/. | |||
==Language schools in Girona== | ==Language schools in Girona== | ||
There are several language academies in Girona. These include: | There are several language academies in Girona. These include: | ||
* EIS Escola d'Idiomes http://www.eisgirona.com/ | * EIS Escola d'Idiomes http://www.eisgirona.com/ @eisgirona | ||
* EOI Girona (Escola Oficial d’Idiomes). Affordable Spanish & Catalan courses. Recommended by locals for quality teaching. Group classes. | * EOI Girona (Escola Oficial d’Idiomes). Affordable Spanish & Catalan courses. Recommended by locals for quality teaching. Group classes. @eoigirona | ||
* Up! Idiomes offers Spanish courses (A1-B1) in Girona. http://www.upidiomes.cat | * Up! Idiomes offers Spanish courses (A1-B1) in Girona. @upidiomes http://www.upidiomes.cat | ||
* Girolingua. https://www.girolingua.cat | * Girolingua. https://www.girolingua.cat @girolingua | ||
* Escola d'idiomes Eica. http://www.eica.cat | * Escola d'idiomes Eica. http://www.eica.cat @eica_idiomes_girona | ||
* What's Up! Academia de inglés Girona. https://whatsup.es | * What's Up! Academia de inglés Girona. https://whatsup.es @whatsup.girona | ||
* Linguae, a foreign language book shop that also offers language classes @linguaegirona | |||
- Private tutors are also available, but prices vary (e.g., €15/hour for private lessons). | - Private tutors are also available, but prices vary (e.g., €15/hour for private lessons). | ||
==Language exchanges== | ==Language exchanges== | ||
See [[ | *https://www.mylanguageexchange.com/city/Girona__Spain.asp Costs $5.99 US per month or $23.99 US per year to contact other members. Has 2-4 new members a month. | ||
*'''Girona Buddies''' has a free language exchange, join at https://chat.whatsapp.com/LXGWCHHS2CJ43Ti8OxH9oH and read the group description | |||
*Alexy from '''Girona International''' sometimes organises language exchange events. They used to be every other Thursday at 7 pm at River Girona (Carrer de la Barca 2). You get a sticker with the languages you speak and find someone who speaks the language that you want to practice. If there's another one, Alexy will post the details at https://www.instagram.com/girona_international.See [[Making_friends_in_Girona | Making friends in Girona]] for more info about Girona International. | |||
Latest revision as of 02:10, 14 May 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.
Learning Catalan[edit]
See Learning_Catalan_in_Girona
Learning Spanish[edit]
Girona Buddies has a free Spanish conversation meetup every Monday at Ohkey Cafe, 6-8 PM. Join the WhatsApp group at https://chat.whatsapp.com/KxFyKsLCmes8zc5vhzPVce or follow their Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/speak.spanish.girona/.
Learning English[edit]
Girona Buddies has a free English conversation meetup every Thursday at PdePa Claret, 7-9 PM. Join the WhatsApp group at https://chat.whatsapp.com/CUxeJJJwBCcB8UYoR3tDVn or follow their Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/speak.english.girona/.
Language schools in Girona[edit]
There are several language academies in Girona. These include:
- EIS Escola d'Idiomes http://www.eisgirona.com/ @eisgirona
- EOI Girona (Escola Oficial d’Idiomes). Affordable Spanish & Catalan courses. Recommended by locals for quality teaching. Group classes. @eoigirona
- Up! Idiomes offers Spanish courses (A1-B1) in Girona. @upidiomes http://www.upidiomes.cat
- Girolingua. https://www.girolingua.cat @girolingua
- Escola d'idiomes Eica. http://www.eica.cat @eica_idiomes_girona
- What's Up! Academia de inglés Girona. https://whatsup.es @whatsup.girona
- Linguae, a foreign language book shop that also offers language classes @linguaegirona
- Private tutors are also available, but prices vary (e.g., €15/hour for private lessons).
Language exchanges[edit]
- https://www.mylanguageexchange.com/city/Girona__Spain.asp Costs $5.99 US per month or $23.99 US per year to contact other members. Has 2-4 new members a month.
- Girona Buddies has a free language exchange, join at https://chat.whatsapp.com/LXGWCHHS2CJ43Ti8OxH9oH and read the group description
- Alexy from Girona International sometimes organises language exchange events. They used to be every other Thursday at 7 pm at River Girona (Carrer de la Barca 2). You get a sticker with the languages you speak and find someone who speaks the language that you want to practice. If there's another one, Alexy will post the details at https://www.instagram.com/girona_international.See Making friends in Girona for more info about Girona International.
