Language
In this section:
Castellano vs. Español
- Spain Expat's Language in Spain section brings you... Information about some of the differences between the Castillian Spanish of Spain (Castellano) and Latin American Spanish (Español).
Non-Spaniards sometimes affectionately refer to the Castillian "th" pronunciation of the "c" and "z" as a lisp."
Spanish Slang
- Spain Expat's Language in Spain section brings you... Spain Expat's quick guide to everyday Spanish slang and informal vocabulary you may or may not find in your dictionary. As with most slang, these Spanish slang words are largely the province of informal situations.
Slang you may not find in your dictionary
The Best Ways to Learn Spanish
- Spain Expat's Language in Spain section brings you... Tools to learn Spanish effectively. For every level.
It's like training a muscle.
Sworn Translations in Spain
- Spain Expat's Language in Spain section brings you... Everything you'd ever want to know about sworn translations in Spain.
A sworn translation is a legal document.
Certifying Your Language Skills
- Spain Expat's Language in Spain section brings you... It’s all about proving what you know: here you’ll find information about the language certifications available for Spanish, Basque, Catalan, Galician, and Valencian.
Sometimes just saying you speak Spanish isn’t enough.
The Languages of Spain: More Than Spanish
- Spain Expat's Language in Spain section brings you... A look at the variety of languages in Spain (including Basque, Catalan, Galician, and Valencian), the status of official languages in Spain, and how to say some simple phrases in these languages.
Catalan is the native language of over 40% of Catalunya’s population and is the day-to-day language of over 50%."
The Best Ways to Learn Spain’s Other Languages
- Spain Expat's Language in Spain section brings you... Ideas and resources to help you learn or improve your knowledge of the Basque, Catalan, Galician, and Valencian languages.
Prices are low and so classes tend to fill up rather quickly at the Official Schools of Languages.
Learning Spanish, Important Lessons for Expats
- Spain Expat's Language in Spain section brings you... Information on learning Spanish for foreigners and expatriates. Free options, schools and other ways to learn the local language are all discussed.
Many city governments and provincial governments in Spain offer courses as a service for immigrants, quite often for free."
