Since embarking on my Catalan language learning journey in Barcelona two years ago, I've grown curious about the areas outside politically-defined Spanish Catalonia where the language persists. One of these regions is known as “Catalunya Nord” or Northern Catalonia, a region in Southern France which hugs the Spanish border. This region in Southern France hugs … Continue reading Searching For Catalan In Perpinyà (Perpignan)
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6 Practical Tips to Improve Your Writing in Spanish
Learning Spanish as an adult has been bar none the most fulfilling adventure of my life. Yet, one of the most profound realizations of language learning for me has been that the learning never stops. It’s not as if you become fluent, and suddenly, you think, speak, read, and write with the same capabilities in … Continue reading 6 Practical Tips to Improve Your Writing in Spanish
12 Strategies to Learn Spanish As an Adult, Even Without Traveling
I have written extensively about my journey learning Spanish as an adult. Now I’ve also learned Catalan as an adult, and feel I have a unique twist on tips for adults specifically. When you ask people how to learn a language, you will get two common and unproductive answers. First, you’ll hear that only children … Continue reading 12 Strategies to Learn Spanish As an Adult, Even Without Traveling
I Finished The Duolingo Catalan Course, Here’s How to Use It For Catalan Fluency
I finished the entire Catalan course on Duolingo. I started my Catalan journey over two years ago, and now I stand here fluent in Catalan. This article summarizes my experience and thoughts on the course, how I used it, and if you’re interested in learning Catalan, the process I recommend. Note, over the two years, … Continue reading I Finished The Duolingo Catalan Course, Here’s How to Use It For Catalan Fluency