The Easy Catalan Book Club is an online program where we explore a book tailored to your language level. Our goal is to improve your Catalan through reading, writing tasks and live discussions. It’s also a chance to connect with fellow learners and enjoy literature together.

To join, simply become an Easy Catalan member at any level for the duration of the Book Club. Once you’re a member, you’ll gain access to our Discord server, where discussions and writing tasks take place.

We’re reading La mort lenta by Xavier Mas Craviotto. It's available in print at local and online bookstores and public libraries. You can also find it as an e-book.

E-books can be read on a variety of devices including e-readers, tablets, smartphones, and computers. You'll need an e-reader app for this. Popular ones include Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play Books, and Calibre.

Once you've got the e-book, you'll download an EPUB file and open it using your chosen e-reader app.

Membership is necessary as it helps us run and support the Book Club. This includes managing the Discord community, providing weekly tasks, and coordinating video calls. It also helps us continue creating quality content for everyone in the Easy Catalan community.

The cost of the Easy Catalan membership depends on the membership level you select.

If you’re already an Easy Catalan member, there is no additional cost for you.

Absolutely! We offer a monthly subscription that you can cancel anytime. This lets you join the Book Club and enjoy other Easy Catalan member benefits for as long as you like.

Discord is a free chat app available for both computer and phone. We use it to communicate with our members. To join, simply link your Patreon account to Discord—it takes less than 5 minutes, and we have a tutorial to guide you here.

Once you're in, you'll find various text channels for chatting about everything from everyday life to philosophical discussions—all in Catalan. You’ll also see a "Book Club" section, where we’ll host our chapter discussions.

Each week involves reading some chapters, joining a forum discussion, and optionally attending a video call.

Reading will take about 1-3 hours, depending on your level. You can engage with discussions and exercises as much as you like, but we recommend spending 30-60 minutes weekly to get the most benefit.

Each video call lasts one hour.

Discussions take place in a forum on Discord. After each chapter, members can share their thoughts, ask questions, and respond to others' insights. The atmosphere is open and friendly, with everyone encouraged to participate as much or as little as they like.

Our video call takes place every Friday at 6 p.m. Barcelona time (check your local timezone here). You’ll find the link on Discord each week.

We’ve chosen this time to suit the majority of time zones, but we understand it won’t work for everyone. Don’t worry—video calls are optional. If you can’t join, we also offer additional video calls on Discord, outside of the Book Club.

During the calls, we dive deeper into the story and provide a chance to practice your spoken Catalan in a supportive environment. We will split into smaller breakout rooms so everyone can share their thoughts.

No pressure! You won’t be put on the spot, and you can switch to English if you’re missing a word.

That’s totally fine! While we aim to read and complete tasks together week by week, the Book Club is flexible, so you can catch up at your own pace if needed. The focus is on enjoying the process and learning in a way that works for you, even if you fall behind occasionally.

Yes, absolutely! You can join at any time. All previous discussions will be available, so you can catch up at your own pace.

If you have a question that we didn't cover in these FAQs, feel free to reach out to us through our contact form or ask in the Discord community. We're here to help!