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Need a trim, a new hairstyle, or just want to understand what your hairdresser in Catalonia is saying? In this episode, we dive into all the essential Catalan vocabulary and phrases you’ll need for a trip to la perruqueria. From el xampú and les tisores to reflexive verbs like tallar-se els cabells, you’ll learn how to describe your perfect haircut — and follow along with a natural dialogue between client and hairdresser.

Perfect for anyone who wants to feel confident speaking Catalan in real-life situations — even at the salon!

We hope you enjoy the episode.

Remember we cover some new language along with practising the language in the episode more in the bonus episode — you can find it over on our Patreon page, along with lesson notes and vocab summaries.

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Welcome back! This is a long one - packed full of learning!

In this episode we’re recapping everything from our recent episodes on art, books and entertainment. You’ll review how to talk about what you’re watching, reading and listening to, and test yourself with a quiz to see how much you remember!

(Remember there’s also a bonus episode for Patrons with a short dialogue to help you put the language into context.)

Enjoy!

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In this episode, we dive into the world of l’art i els museus! You’ll learn key Catalan vocabulary and phrases to talk about paintings, sculptures, exhibitions and your artistic preferences. By the end, you’ll be able to describe different kinds of art, share your opinions, and sound like a true art lover in Catalan.

We hope you enjoy it! As we said, let us know if you did/are enjoying the Podcast in general and where you are learning from - we love getting to know our listeners!

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In this episode we dive into the world of theatre and cinema in Catalan! You’ll learn how to talk about plays, films, and musicals, plus how to describe your favourite genres — from comedies and dramas to horror and fantasy.

We’ll also explore some key vocabulary for theatre (actors, stage, script, audience) and practice useful phrases in different tenses:

• Present continuous (Estem mirant una obra de teatre)
• Past perifràstic (Vaig veure un musical molt divertit)
• Imperfect (L’ambient era molt especial)

By the end, you’ll be able to say what you like (and don’t like!) to watch and share your cultural experiences in Catalan.

We hope you enjoy it! 😄

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Hola! In this episode, we’re learning how to talk about what we’re reading, listening to, and watching right now in Catalan. We’ll look at the present continuous tense with verbs like llegir, mirar, and escoltar, and we’ll learn new vocabulary for books, series, podcasts, and films.

We hope you enjoy it!

If you're reading this before the 15th September, there is still time to sign up for the group classes starting on the 15th!

Find more info here:

https://www.thelazylinguist.co.uk/group-programmes

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Bones! Com anem?

This episode dives into yet another tense in Catalan - the present continuous! This tense is used quite a lot in daily conversations mainly to talk about what you or someone is doing right at that moment. 

Tune in to learn more about when we use it, how's it formed and practise hearing it in different contexts!

*There are only a few spots left in my beginner group programmes starting this September. Find out more on our website*

https://www.thelazylinguist.co.uk/group-programmes

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Hola! Com anem?

In this episode, we crack up while exploring Catalan memes, reels, and viral videos! Learn fun vocabulary and natural expressions to talk about digital humour, share jokes, and describe your favourite meme - all while improving your Catalan.

If you found it useful, please be sure to give us a 5* rating/review - it really helps us spread the message and help others learn Catalan too 😊

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In this episode, we talk about how people communicate online today and go over essential Catalan vocabulary for social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. You’ll learn useful expressions, hear a short dialogue, and by the end, you’ll be able to talk about your social media habits in Catalan. 

Com utilitzes les xarxes socials?

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