# Learn Galician with NativePal > Learn Galician with NativePal: levelled reading, vocabulary with spaced repetition, and pronunciation coaching. Free app for iOS and Android. ## Quick facts - Native name: Galego - Speakers: 2.5+ million speakers worldwide - Spoken in: Galicia in northwestern Spain - Writing system: Latin alphabet, 23 letters - Proficiency framework: CEFR (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) ## What English speakers find hardest about Galician - **The personal infinitive**: Galician conjugates the infinitive for person, a feature it shares with Portuguese and which lets one word express "for us to arrive". - **No compound perfect tenses**: Where Spanish says "he cantado", Galician uses the simple past. The "have done" construction English speakers reach for simply is not available. - **Pronouns attach after the verb**: The default position for object pronouns is on the end of the verb, and only certain trigger words pull them in front. - **Gheada and seseo**: In much of Galicia the g is pronounced as a breathy h and c and z merge with s, so the spoken language can sound quite different from the written standard. ## How you practise Galician in NativePal - [Reading Lessons](https://nativepal.app/features/reading-lessons/): Galician stories generated for your level, every word tappable for a translation, comprehension quiz at the end. - [Vocabulary & Dictionary](https://nativepal.app/features/vocabulary-and-dictionary/): themed Galician vocabulary lessons plus a personal dictionary feeding spaced-repetition flashcards. - [Speaking Practice](https://nativepal.app/features/speaking-practice/): read Galician aloud on a teleprompter and get scored on individual sounds, prosody, fluency, and connected speech. - [Daily Challenges](https://nativepal.app/features/daily-challenges/): 60 seconds of freeform Galician every day, analysed for grammar, vocabulary, and phrasing. - [Learning Scenarios](https://nativepal.app/features/learning-scenarios/): structured Galician lessons from the alphabet for absolute beginners. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to learn Galician? There is no official study-hour figure published for Galician. As a rough guide, the US Foreign Service Institute budgets 600 to 750 hours for the languages closest to English and around 1,100 for those further away. Holding a simple conversation comes much sooner than full proficiency. NativePal shortens the part you control: reading at your level every day, vocabulary that returns before you forget it, and speaking practice that scores your pronunciation instead of just ticking a box. ### What is hardest about Galician grammar? The personal infinitive: Galician conjugates the infinitive for person, a feature it shares with Portuguese and which lets one word express "for us to arrive". No compound perfect tenses: Where Spanish says "he cantado", Galician uses the simple past. The "have done" construction English speakers reach for simply is not available. Pronouns attach after the verb: The default position for object pronouns is on the end of the verb, and only certain trigger words pull them in front. Gheada and seseo: In much of Galicia the g is pronounced as a breathy h and c and z merge with s, so the spoken language can sound quite different from the written standard. ### Is Galician hard for English speakers? Easy for English speakers, very easy if you know Spanish or Portuguese. Latin, including ñ and the digraphs ch, ll and nh. Fully familiar to any English reader. ### What proficiency levels does NativePal use for Galician? NativePal levels your Galician practice with CEFR, so reading lessons, vocabulary, and speaking prompts are generated for the level you select rather than a generic average. The ladder runs A1 through to C2. ### Where is Galician spoken? Galician is spoken in Galicia in northwestern Spain, with 2.5+ million speakers worldwide. ### Can I learn Galician as a complete beginner? Yes. NativePal's Learning Scenarios start from the alphabet, numbers, greetings, and how to introduce yourself, with no prior Galician assumed. Once those land, reading lessons and vocabulary packs pick up from wherever you are. ### Does NativePal correct my Galician pronunciation? Yes. You read Galician aloud on a teleprompter and get scored on individual vowels and consonants, stress, rhythm and intonation, fluency, and connected speech — not just a pass or fail. The 60-second daily speaking challenge adds freeform practice on top. ### Can I practise speaking Galician, not just reading it? Yes, and it is the most-used part of the app. Speaking Practice is a teleprompter you read aloud for scored pronunciation feedback, the daily challenge gives you 60 seconds of freeform talk, and you can reply with your voice in any chat or roleplay scenario. ### Is NativePal free for learning Galician? NativePal is free to start, with a daily allowance across reading, vocabulary, speaking practice, and chats. A premium subscription removes the daily limits and unlocks the longer formats. Prices are set in the App Store and Google Play and vary by region. ### Do I need an account to start learning Galician? No. NativePal uses anonymous sign-in, so you can start practising Galician without an email address or social login. ## More - [All supported languages](https://nativepal.app/languages.html) - [All features](https://nativepal.app/features/) - [Compare NativePal with other apps](https://nativepal.app/compare/) - [llms.txt](https://nativepal.app/llms.txt)