Catalan

• In the Valencia region, it can also be called Valencian. Although the language itself is the same, there are variations of pronunciation and vocabulary. 

Online language learning resources:

• Mango

• Duolingo

• Tandem

• Catalan 

Tricky Grammar Practice:

Key challenges in learning Catalan:

• Pronunciation challenges:

• Special characters: There are unique characters like the "ç" and "ï", which can be difficult to pronounce correctly for non-native speakers. 

• Vowel sounds: Subtle differences in vowel pronunciation depending on the region can be tricky to master. 

• Vocabulary variations:

• Some regional words specific to the Valencian Community can be challenging to learn. 

Basic Valencian sentences:

• Bon dia. – Good morning.

• Adéu. – Good-bye./Bye.

• Com va tot? – How’s everything going?

• Bé, i vosté? – Fine, and you? (formal)

• Moltes gràcies. – Thank you very much.

• De res. – You’re welcome.

• Bona sort! – Good luck!

• Un brindis! – I propose a toast!

• Què és això? – What is this/that?

• Com es diu en anglés? – How do you say it in English?

• Què vol dir això? – What does that mean?

• Parle més lentament, per favor. – Please, speak more slowly.

• Felicitacions!/Enhorabona! – Congratulations!

• Fins demà. – See you tomorrow.

Socio-linguistic complexities:

• "Valencian vs. Catalan" debate: Depending on the location and speaker, there might be sensitivity around whether to refer to the language as "Valencian" or "Catalan," which could lead to confusion for learners. 

• Code-switching: In areas where Spanish is widely spoken, learners might encounter situations where people switch between Valencian and Spanish, requiring them to be flexible with language use