Discover the Club del Català
Do you want to speak Catalan and meet new people?
Sign up for the Club del Català courses!
Whether you're starting from scratch or already know a bit, there’s a level that’s right for you. Learn the language, share experiences, and discover local culture in a friendly and welcoming way.
If you join the Club del Català, you will also become a member of the Ateneu Barcelonès during those months. This means exclusive access to a world of cultural activities, its historic library, its charming garden, and one of the most iconic cultural spaces in Barcelona and Catalonia.
Check all the levels and schedules, and if you’re not sure which level you have, don’t worry—just write to us at clubdelcatala@ateneubcn.cat
Out, Chat, and Connect
At the Club del Català, you’ll learn the language by experiencing it. All our students and members can enjoy a wide range of cultural activities: going to the theatre, joining reading clubs, visiting the Parliament, and discovering the city and the country through their vibrant cultural life.
After each activity, we get together to chat about the experience over a vermouth or a coffee—a relaxed moment to talk, connect, and keep practicing Catalan
Language partners
Where conversations build community
The language partners project aims to promote the social use of Catalan through informal conversations. Participants include, on one hand, members of the Ateneu who volunteer, and on the other hand, students of Club del Català who want to practice the language in a real and familiar context.
Testimonials
Yuliia
Plokha
Student and Language Partner: “I study Catalan to understand the people in the city and to be able to express myself. People are very happy when I speak to them in their language.”
Tom
Hegarty
Student from the Club del Català: "My partner is Catalan and I want to communicate better with her family and friends."
Pavel
Putintsev
Student from the Club del Català: "I learn Catalan because I like it. I live in Catalonia, and the most natural thing is to learn Catalan".
Rebecca Asuan-O'Brien
Student from the Club del Català: "I want to learn Catalan to speak with my children."
Valeriia Smirnova
Student and Language Partner: “Having a language partner allows me to practice Catalan in everyday situations.”
Agustí
Grau
Member and Language Partner: “With Valeria, we’ve visited her neighborhood, mine, we’ve gone to galleries… it’s a great experience for connecting cultures.”
