Testimonis

The main objective of this program is to establish strong bonds between students within the Ateneu environment, fostering social relationships and active participation in the various activities that take place. The aim is to create meeting spaces where people can interact naturally, share experiences, and strengthen their sense of belonging to the community.

Through language partners, the Catalan language and culture become an essential tool for facilitating this connection. It not only promotes language learning but also values the country’s cultural richness as a starting point to create new connections and make new speakers feel welcome.

Tom Hegarty

Student from the Club del Català: "My partner is Catalan and I want to communicate better with her family and friends."

Rebecca Asuan-O'Brien

Student from the Club del Català: "I want to learn Catalan to speak with my children."

Matt Kelly

Student from the Club del Català: "My partner is from here, and I want to learn their language."

Alexia Salavrakos

Student from the Club del Català: "I want to integrate better into Catalan society and its culture".

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.”

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.”

Pavel
Putinster

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".

Nikolai Lopin

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.”

Maria Voltxek

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".