Catalan Courses
Learn catalan in one of the most exciting cities in Europe – Barcelona!
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For students that are applied for VISA, complete the form and receive more information.
Our school has extensive experience in teaching Catalan through a professional, native, and highly qualified team. We welcome students from all over the world with study visas who come to study Catalan for extended periods. We also offer Catalan courses for people living in Barcelona who want to take a course to expand their knowledge or integrate into the local culture.
INFO & RESERVATION
Intensive Dedication
Mornings, afternoons and evenings:
20 hours weekly:
– 10 hours of general courses from Monday to Friday.
– 8 hours of workshops from Monday to Thursday.
– 2 hours of immersion classes – Integra’t (integration program).
(Valid for visa application)
45-HOUR CATALAN COURSE
Evenings, 4 weeks:
– Mode: on-site / online
– Monday to Friday
– Schedule: 19:00 – 21:15
– Limited spots
(Valid for arraigo application)
INTENSIVE Dedication
Evenings:
3 months/10 hours per week
(Not valid for visa application)
Levels
Common European Framework of Reference
A1, A2, B1, B2
(C1 through the foundation)
Our methodology at BCNLIP
In Barcelona we speak two Latin languages: Catalan and Spanish. These two languages coexist in perfect harmony and it could be said that the Catalans are completely bilingual people. From abroad, sometimes it is thought that Barcelona is not a good place to learn Spanish, or they are completely unaware of Catalan and do not know that this is the native language of Catalonia. Consider that Catalan is the ninth language in Europe, the eighth on the Internet, and is an official language in Andorra and co-official with Spanish in 3 Spanish autonomous communities (Catalonia, Valencia, and the Balearic Islands).
We don’t just teach a language, we invite you to live it. Our unique methodology is based on total immersion, allowing learning to happen both inside and outside the classroom. We offer a variety of activities designed to integrate the language into your daily life, creating meaningful and memorable experiences.
Every Friday, we hold workshops and immersion classes
Join the Community
This level takes you out of the classroom to explore Barcelona from the inside, immersing yourself in its history, art, gastronomy, and traditions.
In addition to interactive outdoor classes, your integration into local culture is deepened through sessions on Spanish history, legislation, and life and culture in Spain.
CURSOS DE CATALÁN DE LARGA DURACIÓN
(VALIDO PARA VISA DE ESTUDIANTE)
El programa de catalán de 20 horas semanales deberá completar los niveles A1, A2 y B1 al finalizar el curso de 12 meses.
Desde los niveles A1 hasta B1, los estudiantes tienen 10 horas semanales de curso de idioma general, 8 horas de talleres y 2 horas de clases de inmersión.
Levels (Common European Framework of Reference)
At BCNLIP, you can select the program that best suits your current proficiency level, ensuring an effective and seamless progression in your Catalan learning journey. Each course is thoughtfully crafted to support you at your level and guide you confidently to the next stage.
A1 - BEGINNER
Beginners are able understanding and using common, everyday expressions such as those used to meet immediate needs. Beginners can introduce themselves and others and ask for and give basic personal information about their home, belongings and the people they know. They can communicate in a basic way when the person they are speaking to speaks slowly and clearly and is willing to cooperate.
A2 - ADVANCED BEGINNER / ELEMENTARY
Advanced Beginners are able to understand frequently used phrases and expressions related to areas of experience that are especially relevant (basic information about oneself, family, shopping, interesting places, jobs, etc.).
They can communicate during simple tasks that only require simple and direct interactions regarding familiar and habitual topics.
They know how to describe in simple terms aspects of the past and the surrounding environment such as themes related to their immediate needs.
B1 - INTERMEDIATE
Intermediate students are able to understand the main points of texts written in standard language that discuss familiar themes such as work, studies and free time.
They know how to cope with the majority of situations that can arise during a trip to places where the language is spoken. They are able to produce simple and coherent texts about familiar themes or personal interests.
They can describe experiences, events, desires and aspirations and briefly justify their opinions and explain their plans.
B2 - UPPER INTERMEDIATE
Upper Intermediate students are able to understand the main ideas of complex texts that discuss both concrete and abstract themes even if they are technical in character as long as they fall in their area of specialization.
They can connect with native speakers with a sufficient degree of fluency and natural style so that the conversation flows without effort on the part of either speaker.
They can produce clear and detailed texts about diverse themes such as defending a point of view on a general theme, presenting the pros and cons of the different options.
C1 - ADVANCED
Advanced students are able to understand a wide variety of extensive and demanding texts and recognize their implicit meanings. They know how to express themselves in a fluid and spontaneous way without showing signs of effort to find the suitable expression.
They can use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. They can produce well-structured, clear and detailed texts about complex themes, showing correct use of organization, articulation and cohesion of the text.
C2 - MASTERY
Students are able to understand with ease practically all that they hear and read. They know how to reconstruct information and appropriate arguments from different sources whether it is spoken or written language and present it in a coherent and succinct way. They can express themselves spontaneously with great fluidity and precision, allowing them to distinguish small nuances of meaning even in very complex situations.
Duration and Academic time
The academic time in our clasess have 55 minutes
The duration of each lesson is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What’s Included
Cultural activities
Legal basic consultations (study visa)
BCNLIP programs are valid for procedures such as:
Our students
What I like most about BCNLIP are the teachers, I have studied here for over 10 months and I have different teachers, each and every one of them has their own method of study.
I love that the people in BCNLIP are fun, charismatic and smart, in this school we can go on excursions and hikes, sometimes we host parties and Good teachers..
I’m really happy at BCNLIP one of the most interesting things about the school is that we learn things that we really need to use every day. And immersion classes, ¡Are incredible and different!