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In this episode, we’re getting to grips with indirect object pronouns in Catalan — those little words like em, et, li, ens, us and els.

We’ll break down what they actually mean and how to use them, with simple examples such as Li envio un missatge (I send him/her a message), before putting them into practice with body parts and talking about pain.

You’ll learn useful vocabulary for parts of the body and phrases like Em fa mal el cap (My head hurts), Et fa mal l’esquena? (Does your back hurt?) and Li fan mal els peus (His/her feet hurt).

By the end of the episode, you’ll understand how indirect object pronouns work and be able to use them naturally in everyday Catalan. Som-hi!

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You already know el, la, els and les as “the” — but did you know they can also mean “it” and “them”?

In this episode, we’re using furniture and things around the home to introduce Catalan direct object pronouns in a practical, easy-to-understand way. You’ll learn how to say things like “I see it”, “I want to buy it”, “put it here” and “move them”, and discover why you’ll sometimes hear lo, los, 'l and 'ls.

We’ll look at where these little pronouns go in a sentence, what happens with commands, and finish with a natural dialogue about moving furniture around a flat.

By the end, you’ll be hearing el, la, els and les in a whole new way!

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In this review episode, we test your Catalan skills with a translation quiz based on the last four lessons. You’ll practise vocabulary and structures related to household chores, the environment, and everyday actions. We also revisit key grammar points, including the imperative for giving commands and demonstrative adjectives like “this” and “that.” Listen, translate, and see how much you can remember!

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In this episode, we’re diving into demonstratives in Catalan — how to say this, that, these, and those with confidence and understand the difference between things that are near you and further away.

We’ll also combine this with real-life vocabulary and commands, so you can say things like “Recycle this plastic” or “Throw those bottles in the bin” naturally and accurately.

Perfect for building confidence and sounding more natural in everyday situations!

If you’re enjoying the podcast, we’d really appreciate a rating or review on your platform - it helps us reach more learners and spread the knowledge of Catalan!

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Want to talk about the planet in Catalan? In this episode, we cover essential vocabulary and verbs to describe everyday habits that help the environment. Learn how to say things like I recycle paper, don’t waste water, or cars pollute the air, and practice talking about your own eco-friendly routines. Perfect for building practical vocabulary and speaking confidently about real-life topics!

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We're getting bossy in this episode!

Com va? Esperem que estiguis bé! 

In this episode, we’re focusing on one of the most useful parts of everyday Catalan: the imperative – how to give commands, instructions, and suggestions.

Using the theme of chores and daily tasks, you’ll learn how to tell someone to clean, tidy, organise, and help around the house – all in natural, real-life Catalan.

We’ll cover:

• How to form the informal imperative (for friends, family, people you know well)
• A quick introduction to the formal imperative
• How to use negative commands
• Practical, everyday phrases you can start using immediately

By the end of the episode, you’ll be able to say things like:

• Clean the kitchen!
• Take out the rubbish!
• Don’t leave your clothes on the floor!

Perfect for learners who want to sound more natural and confident in everyday situations.

We hope you enjoy the episode! Please give us a follow and a rating if you are finding the Podcast useful to help us keep making more for you.

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Bentornats! Com esteu?

In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about the chores you do at home in natural, everyday Catalan. We’ll explore key vocabulary for common household tasks, practise understanding simple sentences, and work through a short dialogue to see the language in context. You’ll also have the chance to practise using different tenses, helping you move beyond the present and speak with more confidence about your routines... past, present, and future. Perfect for building practical vocabulary and improving your listening and speaking skills step by step!

Let us know how you liked the episode! Please give our show a rating if you are enjoying it and it is helping you learn Catalan - we really appreciate it!

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In this one-off special episode, Christina is joined by Júlia, one of our Catalan tutors at The Lazy Linguist, for a relaxed, bilingual chat in English and Catalan.

This episode is your chance to get to know Júlia a little bit - where she’s from and her background, while also enjoying some real-life Catalan listening practice with a native speaker. Christina guides you through the conversation, explaining key phrases and helping you get the most out of the Catalan you hear.

Júlia is currently teaching private students and will soon be running group Catalan programmes, making it easier for more learners to get personalised support with their Catalan.

👉 To find out more about Catalan lessons with Júlia and the Lazy Linguist team, visit:

https://www.thelazylinguist.co.uk/a1-1-group-classes

https://www.thelazylinguist.co.uk/private-classes

There are upcoming group programmes for the A1.1 level starting at the beginning of March, with a special discount to the first 3 people to use the code GROUPOFFER.

We hope to see some of you in class!

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Hola! Ready to put your Catalan to the test?

In this review episode, you’ll test your Catalan with a quiz covering the last four topics: the hair salon, buying tickets, the zoo, and job interviews.

You’ll translate 20 practical phrases to help you recycle key vocabulary and structures from all four lessons and see what’s really stuck.

Perfect if you want to:

• consolidate what you’ve learned
• spot any gaps in your knowledge
• and build confidence using Catalan in real-life situations

Pause, think, and answer out loud - this is where your Catalan really starts to come together. Let us know what score you got in the comments or message us! What did you find the easiest/hardest part? 🎧

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Hola! Com va?

Preparing for a job interview in Catalan? Or ever wondered how to talk about work? This episode is for you.

In this episode, we focus on the language you need to talk about jobs and interviews, from talking about your experience and skills to answering some of the most common interview questions with confidence.

You’ll learn:

• Key vocabulary related to work and interviews
• How to talk about your job, experience and education
• Useful phrases for describing your skills and strengths
• How to explain why you want the job

We hope you enjoy! Let us know what you thought and if you're feeling generous, a 5* or review would be very much appreciated!

Fins la propera 😊

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