Information for people arriving at the UdL. More information
2023-24
Resources for non-Catalan speakers
A collection of electronic resources for learning about Catalan language and culture.
WHAT ARE CATALANS LIKE?
- Catalonia at a click Gastronomy, history, tradition, culture... Everything you need to know at a click.
- 80 tips. A pocket guide to enjoying your stay This pocket guide provides tips on the customs and manners of Catalan society such as how to greet a person you have just met, punctuality, family ties and body language.
CATALAN LANGUAGE
- Every think you wanted to know about Catalan ...but were afraid to ask Many people arrive to Catalonia without being aware of what the language situation is. Here are some facts that might help you to fill in the blanks.
- First steps. Catalan and Spanish in five minutes You have just arrived in Catalonia? This guide will help you get familiar with the two most spoken languages in the territory: Catalan and Spanish.
- Parlo català/italiano. Didactic materials for a person who knows Italian and wants to learn Catalan, and vice versa. These materials are complemented by the audios of the dialogues that you can here.
CATALAN AND OTHER LANGUAGES
- Conversation guides A mobile application that is available in various language combinations, including Catalan, Spanish, French and English. The guides are useful tools for the communicative situations that you are likely to encounter while you are here.
- Language exchange handbook This handbook provides ideas, guidelines and tips for language exchange buddies so they can set up meetings and get the most from them; Catalan, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Occitan, English, German and Chinese.
Language Volunteers
The group of Language Volunteers is made up of students and staff from the UdL who are willing to help students to integrate into the university and Lleida, in areas such as student life, leisure and cultural activities, language, etc. We offer students enrolled in a mobility program the possibility of having a contact volunteer before arrival. Students who are not part of a mobility programme but who are interested in contacting a language volunteer can do so at the Language Institute.
Language Exchange Programme
Would you like to meet other university students for some conversation in Catalan while you help them learn your native language? Language Exchange Programme.
Spanish Courses for Foreigners
2023-2024 2nd semester
Requirements
In order to access general language courses, except for the A1 course, it is required to prove that the previous level has been achieved, by having passed a course at the Language Institute, handing in a valid certificate, or taking a placement test.
Placement test: 31st January
Time: 16-18 h
Place: classroom 3.10 Multi-purpose building 1 (Cappont Campus)
If you are NOT yet a member of the university community, first you have to access here and register: access the online registration.
Then, with your username and password, you can enrol.
IMPORTANT: According to academic regulations, the School of Languages is entitled to cancel a course if it fails to have fifteen students enrolled.
Course | Length | Dates | Timetable | Registration** | Location |
A1
|
50 hours | 14/02/24-22/05/24 | Monday and Wednesday, 15-17 h |
online |
Rectorat, classroom 3.20 |
A2
|
50 hours |
15/02/24-21/05/24 |
Tuesday and Thursday, 15-17 h |
online |
Rectorat, classroom 3.20 |
B1
|
70 hours | 19/02/24-22/05/24 | Monday and Wednesday, 17-20 h |
online |
Rectorat, classroom 3.20 |
B2
|
70 hours | 20/02/24-21/05/24 | Tuesday and Thursday, 17-20 h |
online |
Rectorat, classroom 3.20 |
**Registration: from the 10th January 2024
LINKS TO REGISTER:
CREDITS ECTS (only for the mobility students)
- A1 and A2 levels: 3.5 credits ECTS
- B1 and B2 levels: 5 credits ECTS
Price A1 and A2 levels:
- UdL: €152.20
- MEDFOR and FORESTRY students: free
- Mobility Programme Erasmus and Mobility Programme UdL: €38.12
- External UdL: €208.50
- A1 level Administration and services staff and Research and teaching staff: free
Price B1 and B2 levels:
- UdL: €213.50
- MEDFOR and FORESTRY students: free
- Mobility Programme Erasmus and Mobility Programme UdL: €53.37
- External UdL: €291.90
EVALUATION
Evaluation will be final in all the courses. The specific information on how to pass the course will be provided at the beginning of the course.
Certificates:
Still pending
More information about the Spanish Courses
Secretary's Office opening hours
From Monday to Friday, 9.30-14 h
Diplomas in Spanish (Instituto Cervantes) (DELE)
The University of Lleida organizes the DELE examinations of levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2.
More information on THIS WEBSITE.