I am looking for a city to study Spanish in over the Summer. I have narrowed all the cities down to either Valencia or Barcelona. I am looking for a city that has many interesting things to see and do, great architecture, both modern and traditional aspects present in the city, a pretty beach ;), and...of the two cities, possibly the one with less tourists during the summer? I live in Madrid now, and will return there in the Fall. My Spanish has improved since I have been living here and I love this city, however, there are far too many English speakers in Madrid. I would like to study intensively in a city where there is less tourism and less english spoken.
2006-12-29 22:28:54 · 9 answers · asked by Nikita22 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Barcelona is very touristic city and very crowded with tourist + pickpocket. The cost of living is also higher compare to Valencia.
La gente habla Valenciano solo en valencia
La gente habla Catalan solo en Cataluña
Most of people in Barcelona speak Calatun, it may not be good for you. Valencia has night beach with great night life. It's a modern city with the old quarter.
But if you like to see great architect, colorful Barcelona is far more better.
PS: I love Paella there
¡Féliz Año Nuevo!
2006-12-30 00:45:52 · answer #1 · answered by ★menta★ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"I would like to study intensively in a city where there is less tourism and less english spoken."
Then, dont' go to the mediterranean coast!!. Or to the Canary Is. or the Balearic Is.!!
Anyway, Barcelona or Valencia. Well, in Valencia they speak mostly spanish, while in Barcelona they speak catalan, basically, and they are quite "sensitive" about their language, so, not the best in place in the world to learn spanish.
Have you consider northern Spanish coast?. Beaches, mountains, great food, history, culture, beautiful cities, milder weather (but still pretty good in summer), and great landscapes. And more importantly, much less foreigners than in Costa del Sol, heheheee..
2006-12-30 04:56:15 · answer #2 · answered by rtorto 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the choice is between Valencia and Barcelona, the you have to study in Valencia.
Barcelona is beautiful, don´t take me wrong only that they speak Catalán most of the time which will not let you practice spanish.
They are very fantatic about the Catalán.
Valencia has the Valenciano but most of them (specially young people) speak Spanish more than Valenciano.
Good luck.
2006-12-30 04:35:25 · answer #3 · answered by Martha P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know for a fac that the native language of Basrcelona is Catalan, but I'm not sure about Valencia. I'm sure the oppurtunity to use learn and use Spanish will be all the same, but I think it's something to consider.
2006-12-30 02:14:27 · answer #4 · answered by Sungchul 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-15 11:28:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
En Barcelona! es mucho mejor, además en verano hay muchos turistas ingleses y es una ciudad muy bonita, tiene bonitas playas...te lo aseguro. Yo vivo en Barcelona! Espero que si vienes para aquí que te guste y que aprendas español, que es un bonito idioma, como el inglés...;)
Ampliaré mi respuesta, ya que veo que mucha gente, ha dicho que el principal idioma de Barcelona es Catalán.
En Valencia se habla Valenciano y es casi lo mismo que el Catalán...además casi todos hablamos Español que en realidad es nuestra lengua oficial. (Yo solo quería aclararte eso)
saludos!
2006-12-29 22:32:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bien, ¡Veo que Marifer ha recomendado ya Barcelona!
¿Por qué no visite Valencia y Barcelona y decida para se?
¡Feliz Año Nuevo!
2006-12-30 00:10:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
actualmente hay turistas en todas partes, así que mejor decide por la arquitectura y las playas que por las personas
yo te recomiendo andalucía =)
2006-12-30 01:17:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mucha gente (los autóctonos) habla catalán más que castellano en ambas ciudades. Bueno, ten cuidado.
¡¡¡Bon any nou!!!
2006-12-30 01:23:23 · answer #9 · answered by JJ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋