Do you know Valencia has its own regional language? Valencian is spread all over the Valencian Community and it’s a co-official language along with Spanish.

We know this might be a bit confusing and that’s why today we’ll teach you some useful words and expressions:

First, how to greet and say goodbye:

• Bon dia = Good day (morning, afternoon… as long as there is light)
• Bona nit = Good night (evening, night… as long as it is dark)
• Adéu = Goodbye (people say “Au” to make it shorter)
• Fins demà = See you tomorrow

Second, we will give you some phrases you can use when you are being introduced to someone:

• – Com estàs? = How are you?
• – Què tal? = How are you? (more informal, like “what’s up”)
• – Molt bé, i tú? = I’m good, and you?
• – Com et dius? = What’s your name?
• – El meu nom és… = My name is…

Third, we would like you to understand directions, for example:

• – Dreta/ Esquerra = Right/ Left
• – Davant/ Darrere = In front/ Behind
• – Abans/ Després = Before/ After
• – Prop/ Lluny = Near/ Far

And last, let’s learn some polite expressions:

• – Per favor = Please
• – Gràcies = Thank you
• – De res = You’re welcome

Did you know in the Valencian region there are many families who speak another language? Valencian is an official language along with Spanish (Castellano) in Valencia! Live with a host family and learn about Valencian for yourself!