Learn Catalan - The Lazy Linguist Podcast

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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!
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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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Catalan for Beginners Course: Catalan for Beginners Course
Details of group Lessons: Group Programmes
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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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Catalan for Beginners Course: Catalan for Beginners Course
Details of group Lessons: Group Programmes
Patreon (Bonus content for Season 2): The Lazy Linguist
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Instagram: @lazylinguistcatalan  
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