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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/catalan Catalan] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn some of the most important words related to education in Catalan. Knowing these words will help you understand conversations about education and also express your own ideas. Let's get started! __TOC__


Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/catalan Catalan] learners! 😊<br>
In this lesson, we will learn all about education-related vocabulary in Catalan, as well as some cultural information and interesting facts.
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<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Catalan/Vocabulary/Verbs-in-Catalan|Verbs in Catalan]] & [[Language/Catalan/Vocabulary/Languages|Languages]].</span>
== Education ==
== Education ==
=== Basic Words ===
 
Catalonia has a well-developed educational system, with both public and private schools. The language of instruction is Catalan in most schools, although Spanish is also taught. Education is compulsory and free between the ages of 6 and 16.
 
Here are some key words and expressions related to education in Catalan:
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| l'educació || ləðuʧəˈci.o || education
|-
| ensenyament || ənsəɲəˈmɛnt || teaching
|-
|-
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| escola || əsˈkɔlə || school
|-
|-
| educació || [əðuˈkaθi.o] || education
| institut || ins.tiˈtut || high school
|-
|-
| escola || [əsˈkɔlə] || school
| universitat || uni.vɛrsiˈtat || university
|-
|-
| professor || [pɾəfəsˈsoɾ] || teacher
| alumne || ə.lu.mə || student (male)
|-
|-
| estudiant || [əstuðiˈant] || student
| alumna || ə.lu.mnə || student (female)
|-
|-
| assignatura || [əsiɲətəˈtuɾə] || subject
| professor || pɾu.fəˈsɔr || teacher (male)
|}
 
=== Phrases ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| professora || pɾu.fəˈso.ɾə || teacher (female)
|-
|-
| Estic estudiant a l'escola. || [əsˈtik əstuðiˈant ə ləsˈkɔlə] || I'm studying at school.
| matèria || məˈtɛ.ɾiə || subject
|-
|-
| El meu professor és molt bo. || [əl ˈmɛw pɾəfəsˈsoɾ ɛs ˈmolt ˈbo] || My teacher is very good.
| exàmen || əɡˈzamən || exam
|-
|-
| Estic aprenent una assignatura nova. || [əsˈtik əpɾəˈnɛnt ˈunə əsiɲətəˈtuɾə ˈnɔvə] || I'm learning a new subject.
| nota || ˈnɔ.tə || grade
|}
 
Here's a dialogue to illustrate some of these vocabulary words:
 
* Alumne: Profe, no he pogut acabar l'examen. (Teacher, I couldn't finish the exam.)
* Professor: Quina llàstima! Espero que vagi bé. (What a pity! I hope it goes well.)
* Alumna: El meu institut té moltes activitats extraescolars. (My high school has a lot of extracurricular activities.)
* Alumne: Quina matèria prefereixes? A mi m'agrada la història. (What subject do you prefer? I like history.)
 
== Levels of Education ==
 
In Catalonia, there are several levels of education, starting with "Eduació Infantil" (preschool) and ending with university. Here are the different levels of education in Catalan:
 
=== Preschool ===
 
Preschool in Catalonia is called "Eduació Infantil" and is divided into two stages:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Estic estudiant per a un examen. || [əsˈtik əstuðiˈant pəɾ ə ˈun əɡzəˈmɛn] || I'm studying for an exam.
| P3 || pe ˈtɾɛs || Preschool for 3-year-olds (lit. "parvulari 3")
|-
|-
| Estic estudiant per a una prova. || [əsˈtik əstuðiˈant pəɾ ə ˈunə pɾɔvə] || I'm studying for a test.
| P5 || pe ˈsink || Preschool for 5-year-olds (lit. "parvulari 5")
|}
|}


=== Metaphors ===
=== Primary Education ===
To make points more memorable, let's use some metaphors.  
 
Primary education in Catalonia is called "Educació Primària" and consists of six years of schooling.
 
=== Secondary Education ===
 
Secondary education, or "Educació Secundària Obligatòria (ESO)" is compulsory and lasts for four years.
 
=== Upper Secondary Education ===
 
Upper secondary education, or "Batxillerat," lasts for two years and prepares students for university. It is not compulsory.
 
=== Vocational Training ===
 
"Formació Professional" or vocational training is also an option for students who wish to pursue a trade or technical career.
 
=== University ===


* Education is like a journey. You start with the basics and gradually build up your knowledge.
University, or "Universitat," is the highest level of education in Catalonia. It is divided into three cycles:
* Learning a language is like building a house. You need to lay the foundations first before you can build the walls and roof.  
* Learning a language is like a puzzle. You need to put all the pieces together to complete the picture.


== Conclusion ==
1. Grado (undergraduate degree)
We have now learned some of the most important words related to education in Catalan. We have also seen how to use metaphors and analogies to make points more memorable.  
2. Máster (graduate degree)
3. Doctorado (doctorate)


Remember that practice makes perfect. To improve your [[Language/Catalan|Catalan]] [[Language/Catalan/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=26 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/catalan/question questions]!
== Cultural Tips ==


<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
Catalonia is known for its rich cultural history, and education plays an important role in preserving and promoting its language, art, and traditions.
 
One famous Catalan artist is Antoni Gaudí, famous for his unique architectural style, which can be seen in famous landmarks like the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell.
 
Catalan is also the language of poets and writers, including Joanot Martorell, Jacint Verdaguer, and Mercè Rodoreda.
 
If you're interested in learning more about Catalan culture and language, be sure to check out [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club]'s page on [https://polyglotclub.com/language/catalan/question questions] and [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=26 find native speakers] to practice speaking with others.
 
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==Sources==
* [https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/Catalan Catalan - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com]
* [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-catalan-vocabulary-words-baby-flashcards/id1160914501 Learn Catalan Vocabulary Words Baby FlashCards on the App Store]


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<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
 
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Catalan/Vocabulary/Quantity-in-Catalan|Quantity in Catalan]]
* [[Language/Catalan/Vocabulary/Airport|Airport]]
* [[Language/Catalan/Vocabulary/Body-Parts|Body Parts]]
* [[Language/Catalan/Vocabulary/Verbs-in-Catalan|Verbs in Catalan]]
* [[Language/Catalan/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]]
* [[Language/Catalan/Vocabulary/Things-in-Catalan|Things in Catalan]]
* [[Language/Catalan/Vocabulary/Computers-and-Internet|Computers and Internet]]
* [[Language/Catalan/Vocabulary/Idiomatic-Expressions|Idiomatic Expressions]]
* [[Language/Catalan/Vocabulary/How-to-use-"to-speak"-in-Catalan|How to use "to speak" in Catalan]]
* [[Language/Catalan/Vocabulary/Post-Office|Post Office]]


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Catalan Vocabulary - Education

Hi Catalan learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn all about education-related vocabulary in Catalan, as well as some cultural information and interesting facts.


Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Verbs in Catalan & Languages.

Education[edit | edit source]

Catalonia has a well-developed educational system, with both public and private schools. The language of instruction is Catalan in most schools, although Spanish is also taught. Education is compulsory and free between the ages of 6 and 16.

Here are some key words and expressions related to education in Catalan:

Catalan Pronunciation English
l'educació ləðuʧəˈci.o education
ensenyament ənsəɲəˈmɛnt teaching
escola əsˈkɔlə school
institut ins.tiˈtut high school
universitat uni.vɛrsiˈtat university
alumne ə.lu.mə student (male)
alumna ə.lu.mnə student (female)
professor pɾu.fəˈsɔr teacher (male)
professora pɾu.fəˈso.ɾə teacher (female)
matèria məˈtɛ.ɾiə subject
exàmen əɡˈzamən exam
nota ˈnɔ.tə grade

Here's a dialogue to illustrate some of these vocabulary words:

  • Alumne: Profe, no he pogut acabar l'examen. (Teacher, I couldn't finish the exam.)
  • Professor: Quina llàstima! Espero que vagi bé. (What a pity! I hope it goes well.)
  • Alumna: El meu institut té moltes activitats extraescolars. (My high school has a lot of extracurricular activities.)
  • Alumne: Quina matèria prefereixes? A mi m'agrada la història. (What subject do you prefer? I like history.)

Levels of Education[edit | edit source]

In Catalonia, there are several levels of education, starting with "Eduació Infantil" (preschool) and ending with university. Here are the different levels of education in Catalan:

Preschool[edit | edit source]

Preschool in Catalonia is called "Eduació Infantil" and is divided into two stages:

Catalan Pronunciation English
P3 pe ˈtɾɛs Preschool for 3-year-olds (lit. "parvulari 3")
P5 pe ˈsink Preschool for 5-year-olds (lit. "parvulari 5")

Primary Education[edit | edit source]

Primary education in Catalonia is called "Educació Primària" and consists of six years of schooling.

Secondary Education[edit | edit source]

Secondary education, or "Educació Secundària Obligatòria (ESO)" is compulsory and lasts for four years.

Upper Secondary Education[edit | edit source]

Upper secondary education, or "Batxillerat," lasts for two years and prepares students for university. It is not compulsory.

Vocational Training[edit | edit source]

"Formació Professional" or vocational training is also an option for students who wish to pursue a trade or technical career.

University[edit | edit source]

University, or "Universitat," is the highest level of education in Catalonia. It is divided into three cycles:

1. Grado (undergraduate degree) 2. Máster (graduate degree) 3. Doctorado (doctorate)

Cultural Tips[edit | edit source]

Catalonia is known for its rich cultural history, and education plays an important role in preserving and promoting its language, art, and traditions.

One famous Catalan artist is Antoni Gaudí, famous for his unique architectural style, which can be seen in famous landmarks like the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell.

Catalan is also the language of poets and writers, including Joanot Martorell, Jacint Verdaguer, and Mercè Rodoreda.

If you're interested in learning more about Catalan culture and language, be sure to check out Polyglot Club's page on questions and find native speakers to practice speaking with others.

Sources[edit | edit source]

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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