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There is also Voluntariat per la Llengua, which is a free language buddy program to practice Catalan. | There is also Voluntariat per la Llengua, which is a free language buddy program to practice Catalan. | ||
There is a free Catalan conversation group that meets on Saturdays at La Taverna. The group is run by Marc. The Instagram is [https://www.instagram.com/conversa_catala_girona| @conversa_catala_girona]. | There is a free Catalan conversation group that meets on Saturdays at La Taverna. The group is run by 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 exchanges</h2> | <h2>Language exchanges</h2> | ||
Girona International Language Exchange. Language exchange every other Thursday at 7 pm at River Girona (Carrer de la Barca 2). Get a sticker with the languages you speak and find someone who speaks the language that you want to practice. See [[Making_friends_in_Girona | Making_friends_in_Girona]] for more info about Girona International. | Girona International Language Exchange. Language exchange every other Thursday at 7 pm at River Girona (Carrer de la Barca 2). Get a sticker with the languages you speak and find someone who speaks the language that you want to practice. See [[Making_friends_in_Girona | Making_friends_in_Girona]] for more info about Girona International. |
Revision as of 15:16, 14 March 2025
The main language in Girona is Catalan, followed by Spanish and English.
Locals speak both Catalan and Spanish, and it's a good idea to learn Catalan to integrate better.
Language schools in Girona
There are 4-5 language academies in Girona. These include:
- EOI Girona (Escola Oficial d’Idiomes). Affordable Spanish & Catalan courses. Recommended by locals for quality teaching. Group classes.
- Up Idioma offers Spanish courses (A1-B1) in Girona.
- Private tutors are also available, but prices vary (e.g., €15/hour for private lessons).
Free Catalan resources
Free Catalan courses are available up to C1 level through public institutions like Consorci per a la Normalització Lingüística (CPNL). These courses include both intensive and non-intensive options, as well as online classes.
There is also Voluntariat per la Llengua, which is a free language buddy program to practice Catalan.
There is a free Catalan conversation group that meets on Saturdays at La Taverna. The group is run by Marc. The Instagram is @conversa_catala_girona. Message Marc via Instagram to ask to become a member of the WhatsApp group
Language exchanges
Girona International Language Exchange. Language exchange every other Thursday at 7 pm at River Girona (Carrer de la Barca 2). Get a sticker with the languages you speak and find someone who speaks the language that you want to practice. See Making_friends_in_Girona for more info about Girona International.