- Total price
€150.00
5 sessions
- Schedule
Every other Wednesday
Oct 7 – Dec 2
- Time
11:00–13:00
- Class size
Min 3 · Max 10
Would you like to start learning Catalan but are looking for a fun and accessible way to take your first steps? This Catalan course offers a unique way to discover the language through visual storytelling, engaging characters, and cultural exploration. Designed for A2-level learners, it combines reading, conversation, and guided activities to help you build confidence in Catalan while discovering contemporary and classic Catalan comics.
Across five sessions, we will explore three comics by Catalan authors, each offering a different perspective, genre, and cultural context. From the intimate portrayal of everyday life and family memories in Aiguagim, to the science fiction world of El mecanoscrit del segon origen—celebrating its 50th anniversary—and the historical and visual richness of La extraordinària història del Circ Cric, which explores cultural resistance during Franco’s dictatorship.
Each session includes guided reading, group discussion and interactive activities. We will explore vocabulary, expressions, themes and cultural references while sharing ideas and personal impressions. The final session will include a special exchange where participants bring or recommend Catalan comics they have discovered, creating a space to share, discuss and continue exploring the language together.
Oct. 7: Introduction: Why Read Comics in Catalan?
Oct. 21: Comic 1: Aiguagim
Discussion + introduction to the next comic.
Nov. 4: Comic 2: El Mecanoscrit
Discussion + introduction to the next comic.
Nov. 18Comic 3: El Circ Cric
Discussion + debate about the works we've read.
Dec. 2: Final Session: Participants will look for comics in Catalan at libraries or, if they already own any, bring them to the session.
About Marta Girabal - Barcino Languages
Marta Girabal is a Spanish and Catalan language teacher and educational materials designer specializing in Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE). She is the founder of Barcino Languages based in Barcelona. She holds a degree in Humanities from Pompeu Fabra University and completed her classical piano training at the Conservatory of Granollers. Following a period as Communications Coordinator at the SELMA Research Centre at the University of Turku in Finland, she returned to Barcelona to earn a Master's degree in Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) from the University of Barcelona and Pompeu Fabra University.
Marta teaches both in person and online, tailoring her lessons to the goals and interests of each learner. She has worked with students at leading institutions including the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), EOI Drassanes, EOI Vall d'Hebron, and the Language Service of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), as well as professionals from companies such as TravelPerk and the historic 7 Portes restaurant.
Alongside teaching, Marta is actively involved in curriculum and materials development. She serves as a CIFALC examiner and is the General Coordinator of Special Courses at EOI Vall d'Hebron. She also contributed to the 2025 redesign of the Just Arrived Dossier: Catalan for Beginners at UPC.
Her work extends to conference presentations and educational talks, reflecting her commitment to innovative, engaging, and learner-centred language education.