Philologist · Language editor · Registered method ®

Write Catalan impeccably with a proven method.

Classes, courses and materials for graduates, civil-service candidates and professionals who want to master the language with rigour.

Sara Marugan

Sara Marugan Oliva

Philologist · Language editor · Registered method ®

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years teaching
C1 · C2
official examiner
PAU · PAP
official examiner
UB
associate professor

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Sara Marugan Oliva, filòloga catalana i professora de català

About

Sara Marugan Oliva

Catalan philologist, teacher, language editor and writer. Eighteen years helping students write with rigour.

  • Associate professor at the University of Barcelona
  • Official editor and examiner of PAU, M25/M45, PAP, C1 and C2 (DGPL, CPNL, CIFALC)
  • Official examiner for 4th-year ESO
  • Creator of the registered method «La teoria de la síl·laba ®»
UAB mentor. Selected by the Autonomous University of Barcelona for the Mentoria UAB programme, alongside prestigious scientists and professionals.PAU exam boards · September 2026. Appointed to invigilate and mark this September's university entrance exams. My students prepare with the criteria of the person who actually marks the test.
Catalan Philology — Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
Postgraduate in Language Editing — Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
Master's in Advanced Studies of Catalan Language, Literature and Culture — Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV)
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Reviews

What students say.

Real student reviews, published on the platforms where Sara teaches.

«Amb molta experiència i molt preparada i molta feina feta!! Molt implicada.»

María Cristina Aquino Insa

Tusclasesparticulares· 06/2026
«Té materials de gramàtica molt ben fets i són fàcils d'entendre… es dedica a aquesta feina d'ensenyament lingüístic amb passió.»

Wan

Tusclasesparticulares· 05/2026
«Valoro molt la seva dedicació, perfeccionisme i compromís… m'ha fet que les tasques siguin amenes.»

Vanesa

Tusclasesparticulares· 05/2026
«Sara és la millor professora que he tingut en la meva vida… la recomano al 101%.»

Leandro

Police force candidate

Students of cursosdecatala.cat
«De seguida ha entès el que necessitava… Classes pràctiques, material profitós… molt recomanable!»

Lionela Soria

High school

Students of cursosdecatala.cat
«Es muy precisa a la hora de trabajar los textos en cuanto a gramática… ¡Gracias por tus correcciones, Sara!»

Maria

University lecturer

Students of cursosdecatala.cat
«Es muy clara y didáctica, se dedica al 100%… te contagia su entusiasmo y orden.»

Mar

Doctor

Students of cursosdecatala.cat
«Sara es una profesora muy competente. Prepara las clases según tus necesidades… A mí me ha servido mucho.»

Daniela

Nurse

Students of cursosdecatala.cat
«Muy buena clase, didáctica, con mucho material… ¡Recomendable!»

Belis

Secondary school

Students of cursosdecatala.cat

Courses

Programmes for every goal.

All courses are online, with original materials, official exam models and personalised feedback.

Programmes for every goal.

Official levels A1–C2

Complete preparation for every official Catalan exam, with adapted materials and mock exams.

Length
6 months
Price
€350

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Secondary and PAU

Secondary school, high school, literature, PAU and PAP. Intensive practice with official texts and criteria.

Length
6 months
Price
€350

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Civil-service exams

Syllabus, practical cases, text commentary and specific topics for Catalan civil-service exams.

Length
6 months
Price
€350

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Specialised courses

Modules on spelling, grammar, phonetics, syntax, vocabulary, weak pronouns, writing and diction.

Length
6 months
Price
€350

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C1 Pack — Public Administration

Self-paced course with full theory, exam models and correction guidelines for candidates.

Length
3 months self-paced
Price
€97

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C2 Pack (professionals & candidates)

Self-paced course with advanced materials, text commentary and style resources.

Length
3 months self-paced
Price
€97

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Online classes

Personalised private class

€30/h

Outside hours (10 pm – 9 am), weekends and holidays: €60/h.

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  • Extra materials and theory adapted to your level
  • Official exam models
  • Personalised corrections
  • Free access to the online course if you take 2 h/week, until the exam

Free level tests

Find your Catalan level.

Free Catalan level tests built from Sara's real exams: A1 and A2 basics, B2 grammar, the C1 test in three difficulty levels (quick, medium and full), both C2 tests and the general graded test. Leave your email and take as many as you like.

C1 level test

Sara's real exam, in three difficulty levels. Pick yours:

C2 level test · Advanced

The highest level, with two real self-marked tests:

Plus the basics and grammar, with real class material:

A1 testA2 testB2 grammar test
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La teoria de la síl·laba ®

The method

«La teoria de la síl·laba ®» is a visual, systematic method to master syllable division, accentuation and the most common spelling mistakes. Designed for secondary and high-school students, civil-service candidates and adults preparing the C1 or C2 exams.

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3–5 working days

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Books and notebooks

Materials to study and to enjoy.

Original books and exam manuals, carefully edited to help you study better.

Ramon Llull as you've never been told

Ramon Llull as you've never been told

A fresh look at the first great Catalan writer, in an accessible and contemporary key.

€20

Phonetics workbook

Phonetics workbook

Practical exercises to master Catalan sounds.

Syntax workbook

Syntax workbook

Step-by-step sentence analysis with solutions.

Spelling workbook

Spelling workbook

Rules, exceptions and exercises to fix your spelling.

Grammar workbook

Grammar workbook

Systematic review of Catalan grammar.

Civil-service manuals (Educàlia)

ESO syllabi, volumes III–IV and practical cases.

News

Press, fairs and events.

I appear in the media, take part in literary fairs and collaborate on cultural projects.

Interview in L'Independent de Gràcia

26/06/2026

Interview in L'Independent de Gràcia

Conversation about the method «La teoria de la síl·laba ®» and teaching Catalan.

UB's Faculty of Education, nº1 in the QS ranking

2026

UB's Faculty of Education, nº1 in the QS ranking

The faculty where I teach consolidates its position as an international reference.

The origin of Sant Joan — Lluïsos de Gràcia

06/2026

The origin of Sant Joan — Lluïsos de Gràcia

Outreach talk on the linguistic and cultural origin of the festivity.

Crafts Fair 2026

2026

Crafts Fair 2026

Presentation of notebooks and materials from «La teoria de la síl·laba ®».

Firagran 2026

2026

Firagran 2026

Activities for adults and outreach on the Catalan language.

Literary Marathon at Obrador d'Històries

2026

Literary Marathon at Obrador d'Històries

Participation in the literary event at Obrador d'Històries.

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