My name is Laura Batllori and I am the creator of Living the Language. I have been teaching Spanish and Catalan as additional languages since 2002. I have a degree in Hispanic Philology from the University of Barcelona (2001) and a degree in Performing Arts specialising in Directing and Dramaturgy from the Institut del Teatre de Barcelona (2016).
I have worked for both groups and individuals in different schools in Spain and abroad (UK and Portugal). I have taught all levels of the CEFR* and I have a certificate as an examiner for levels B1-B2 from the Instituto Cervantes.
In 2019, and after many years working for different language centers, I decided to start Living the Language, a place where you can learn Spanish and Catalan in an individual and personalized way in the city of Girona.
* Common European Framework of Reference, a leveling system for language assessment and learning.
Starting with a new student is always a thrilling moment for me.
It is like beginning a journey together through words.
My aim is to guide and help you in this new linguistic and cultural adventure.
The idea for Living The Language was born in 2015 while I was doing an internship in the UK. For three months I lived and worked with an English artist and teacher and this experience changed my relationship with the English language and culture in a very positive way. Feeling at home was one of the keys to improving my confidence in speaking and focusing on learning happily and effectively.
With Living The Language I have created a similar experience. My aim is to invite you to concentrate intensively and share a few days with me to learn and improve your speaking confidence. Doing so in a calm and tranquil environment, such as my home, is one of the key aspects of the immersion I propose.
The Living The Language experience takes place in my home, a cosy house with a garden on the outskirts of the city of Girona.
The house can accommodate up to two learners, each in a single room with a double bed and shared bathroom. Also, in addition, there are other study spaces, a sitting room with a bookshelf, music system and CDs and a fireplace – ideal for reading or having a chat.