Filling the Sink A new language, a new life - Learning Catalan goes viral
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Dec 6, 2024 Cillian Shields, a Catalan News journalist, dives into the history and cultural significance of the Catalan language. Together with Lócan Doherty, they discuss the current resurgence of Catalan and its evolution in the digital age. Lócan shares his humorous journey of learning Catalan as a South African mathematician, emphasizing the connections it fosters within the local culture. The challenges of accessing language classes amid growing interest are also explored, alongside a delightful Catalan phrase that adds a whimsical touch to the conversation.
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Catalan's Reach
- Catalan is spoken in four countries: Spain, Andorra, France, and a city in Sardinia, Italy.
- It's closer to French and Northern Italian dialects than Spanish.
Repression of Catalan
- During Franco's dictatorship, Catalan was suppressed and dismissed as a Spanish dialect.
- This was part of a homogenization effort, where Spanish became the dominant language.
Catalan Teaching Boom
- Júlia Riera started teaching Catalan online due to a lack of resources for English speakers.
- Most of her students are partners of Catalan speakers or new residents.