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The official language of the Catalan universities is Catalan.

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Did you know that in Catalonia there are two official languages (Catalan and Spanish), while in Belgium there are _______ official languages? two: French (Walloon) and Dutch (Flemish). three: Dutch (Flemish), French (Walloon) and German. four: French (Walloon), Dutch (Flemish), German and English.

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In Catalonia, people also speak Aranese (a dialect of Occitan), which is taught in schools in the Aran Valley and is respected and protected by Catalan law.

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The correct answer is: three: Dutch (Flemish), French (Walloon) and German.
In Catalonia, people also speak Aranese (a dialect of Occitan), which is taught in schools in the Aran Valley and is respected and protected by Catalan law.
Did you know that one of the “sensitive” topics of conversation in Belgian society is...? sex. politics (between the Flemish and the Walloon populations). age.

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Catalonia is a similar case: the question of language and Catalan identity is both recurring and taboo.

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The correct answer is: politics (between the Flemish and the Walloon populations).
Catalonia is a similar case: the question of language and Catalan identity is both recurring and taboo.
Did you know that to greet each other, Belgians shake hands, but if they are very good friends, they...? kiss each other on the cheek. give each other a peck on the mouth. touch cheeks and give four kisses in the air.

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In Catalonia people kiss each other twice, once on each cheek. Boys only do this if they are very close friends; otherwise, they shake hands.

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The correct answer is: kiss each other on the cheek.
In Catalonia people kiss each other twice, once on each cheek. Boys only do this if they are very close friends; otherwise, they shake hands.

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Casteller -a

Person who takes part in the construction of a castell (human tower).

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Margori Amaro

Venezuela

"I really enjoy learning Catalan so that I can integrate into Catalan society and so that I can speak to my neighbours and friends more easily. I am doing a master's degree in Telecommunications and I would really like to defend my final project in Catalan, not only because it is a challenge for me but also because I really like the language and I like communicating with Catalans in their own language."

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