School & Education

1. On és l'escola / la universitat més propera?

   Where is the nearest school / university?

   Usage

   Used to ask for the location of a nearby school or university

   Grammar Note

   In Catalan, the article contracts to "l'" before words starting with a vowel

2. M'agradaria inscriure'm en un curs d'idiomes.

   I'd like to enroll in a language course.

   Usage

   Used when applying to register for a language course

   Grammar Note

   "m'agradaria" is the Catalan conditional form used for polite requests

3. Puc visitar l'escola / el campus?

   Can I visit the school / campus?

   Usage

   Used to ask permission to visit a school or campus

   Grammar Note

   "puc" is the first-person present of "poder" (can/be able to)

4. Quines assignatures s'imparteixen aquí?

   What subjects are taught here?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the subjects or curriculum offered

   Grammar Note

   "s'imparteixen" is a reflexive passive third-person plural meaning "are taught"

5. Quant costa la matrícula?

   How much is the tuition fee?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the cost of tuition

   Grammar Note

   "quant costa" is the standard Catalan expression for asking a price

6. Estic buscant un professor particular.

   I'm looking for a private tutor.

   Usage

   Used when searching for a private tutor

   Grammar Note

   "estic buscant" is the present progressive meaning "I am looking for"

7. On és la biblioteca?

   Where is the library?

   Usage

   Used to ask for the location of the library

   Grammar Note

   "on és" is the standard Catalan question phrase for asking location

8. Oferiu cursos en línia?

   Do you offer online courses?

   Usage

   Used to ask about remote or online learning options

   Grammar Note

   "en línia" means "online" in Catalan

9. Necessito que em reconeguin les qualificacions.

   I need to get my qualifications recognized.

   Usage

   Used when official recognition of foreign qualifications is needed

   Grammar Note

   "necessito que" triggers the subjunctive in the subordinate clause

10. Hi ha descompte per a estudiants?

    Is there a student discount available?

    Usage

    Used to ask whether a student discount is available

    Grammar Note

    "hi ha" is the Catalan existential expression equivalent to "there is/are"

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