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.
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
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
- 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.
