Learn Catalan: free guides
Practical, beginner-friendly guides to learning Catalan, and a clear path from your first words to the official A1 level.
How to Learn Catalan from Scratch: A Beginner’s Roadmap
A step-by-step roadmap to learn Catalan from zero: sounds first, core grammar, high-frequency vocabulary, listening and a clear path to the A1 level.
The Catalan A1 Level (Certificat de nivell inicial), Explained
What the Catalan A1 (CEFR) beginner level means, what you should be able to do, how it’s assessed, and how to prepare efficiently.
The Catalan Alphabet & Pronunciation Guide (with IPA)
The Catalan alphabet, its special letters (ç, l·l) and accents, the vowel system and the schwa, with IPA: everything a beginner needs to pronounce Catalan.
Catalan vs Spanish: How Different Are They Really?
Are Catalan and Spanish the same? No. Here’s how they differ in pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary, and why Catalan is its own language, not a dialect.
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