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The welcome programmes in place at all the universities include welcome sessions, Catalan language learning, the opportunity to have a language partner with whom to practice the language being learned or the opportunity to take part in outings.

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Antonio

Italian

Mediterranean Language and Society
22 years old
Antonio did a language tandem with Neus "This has been a very important activity because I learned lots more about Catalan culture and language. I also had fun with my tandem partner and I am pleased because I was able to help her improve her spoken Italian."

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