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In article <s0633305.109.0@let.rug.nl>, s0633305@let.rug.nl (dhr. A. Boer) writes:
> Hi there,
> 
> I probably will be living in Barcelona for a year from September onwards.
> How important is it to speak Catalan in this city?
> 
> bye
> Arnoud
> 

I think that it would be important to learn some catalan, out of respect, 
and to learn something of the culture. I have been living here for 8 months 
and have learnt catalan but (so far) not castillian. If you don't speak 
castillian, a couple of warnings. The majority of films in Barcelona are 
dubbed into castillian (there are some cinemas with VO, but not too many), 
and there are hardly any films in catalan. Secondly, if you associate with 
non-catalans or you travel in Spain you may find communication a problem if 
you don't share another common language. That said, I have found learning the
language a rewarding experience, and in general the catalans are appreciative 
of any effort by a foreigner to speak catalan.

Adeu,
John.