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Dalí on film

Salvador Dalí was a showman and one of three films being made this ywar about Figueres. It tells the story pf the painters relationship with art dealer Stan Lauryssen, a neighbour of Dalí in Port Lligat. A second film, Dalí is to focus on the artists relationship with Picasso and his rise to worldwide importance.
For the actors about to portray the Catalan Surrealist, a visit to where Dalí was borned, lived and died should be a part of their preparation.
David Montgomery, the author of this article, says: It is only possible to properly understand the artist by visiting Catalunya.

RESIDENT, nº25

I learnt: dealer, worldwide, portray.

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Population that speaks fluent English

In Catalunya, the level of English is lower than the other countries, just a fifth of its population speak English fluently. This dearth of Enhlish speakers make some problems dor Sapin's economy.
Now the Generalitat has launched an a plan to boost the teaching of English in state schools, 4000 teachers will be asked to teach English in classes such as maths, science and history.
The Generalitat hopes that by adopting this immersion technique, the level of fluency in students will be improve.

RESIDENT - nº25.

I learnt: boost.