Tl;dr. València has two official languages: Valencian and Spanish. Valencian, or valencià, is the original language here. Spanish is also spoken by essentially everyone. If you’re coming here, you should be prepared to know a bit of both! You’ll see things written in both languages and, while many people may understand both languages, they may
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When I moved to Valencia back in 2018, I assumed Spanish would be more than enough. Just like most people probably do. That was…incorrect. And learning Valencià turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve made since I got here. So despite what you may see online, if you want to truly live
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Want to learn Valencian but don’t know where to start? Then keep reading this guide for all the resources you need to learn the language. From beginner guides to resources to scale up to an advanced C2 – here’s all my recommended resources to practice Valencian. What is Valencian? Valencian is the language native to
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Is the official name Xàbia or Jávea? Why do so many towns in València have two names? In this article, I’ll talk about this confusing topic and provide the best resource so you’ll always know which name to stick to! The Two Names of Valencian Towns For travelers, one of the most confusing things to
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Let’s go over some useful expressions in Valencian to help you enjoy a lovely holiday – while still respecting the local language and culture. This Valencian language guide provides practical phrases you might need. Because even if you don’t speak it fully – you can still learn a couple phrases to help you get by!
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This is the guide to all of the Falles vocabulary you need to understand to truly appreciate the Valencia fire festival. From the real meaning of “Fallas” to all those terms that end in “à”, here’s everything you need to celebrate Saint Joseph’s holiday like a real Valencian. What does Fallas Mean? The festival’s name
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