Learn Catalan - The Lazy Linguist Podcast

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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!
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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.
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