Institut Ramon LLull

Five reasons to
study catalan

1
Promote
linguistic
diversity

In a world where there aremore than 6,000 languages,Catalan has made a placefor itself thanks to its uniquefeatures. Celebrate linguistic diversity by studying a Romancelanguage. There are over 10million Catalan speakers acrossfour countries, but the languageis struggling to maintain itspresence in the world. Are youup for giving it a hand?

2
Delve into an
internationally
renowned
cultural realm

Catalan is a language of film, literature, music, theatre, cooking, sport, architecture and many other things. If you learnit, you’ll get a better insight into figures like Gaudí, Miró and Rodoreda. Did you know that Rosalía, the Roca brothers, Carlos Cuevas, Carla Simón and Pep Guardiola all speak Catalan?

3
Open doors
to new job
opportunities

Translation, subtitling, tourism,teaching, publishing, academicresearch… and the list goeson. Catalan opens many doors!Having several languages onyour CV is a huge plus, andCatalan doesn't go unnoticed.What's more, you'll be able totake official exams that willcertify your level accordingto the Common EuropeanFramework of Reference forLanguages.

4
Join Xarxa
Llull, the
network
of Catalan
learners

Studying Catalan allows youto join a community that isboth local and global, wherelearners' share their interest in,and love of, Catalan languageand culture. Language-learningstays in Catalan-speakingcountries, online courses andinternational meetings arejust some of the activities thathelp to create a community ofstudents who socialise and havefun while learning Catalan.

5
Enjoy your
stay to the
fullest

Learning about the culture andspeaking the language willhelp you enjoy the experienceof living in Catalan-speakingterritories to the fullest. Minglewith the locals, practice Catalanand ask questions about what'son your mind regarding theirsocial and cultural reality. You'llwin them over in no time!

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