Hola! We are Alex and Christina, a couple from the UK. Christina is a languages teacher originally from Catalonia and is teaching Alex Catalan right from the basics up to intermediate and hopefully advanced level! We are documenting the journey through these podcasts, so if you are also learning Catalan this will help you learn along with us... . Please get in touch and let us know if you are also learning Catalan! Instagram - @lazylinguistcatalan ... Facebook page - The Lazy Linguist Podcast... We also have a Patreon where you can access bonus content, detailed lesson notes and transcripts to consolidate your understanding and help you make faster progress with your Catalan. You can find it at www.patreon.com/thelazylinguist ... In future there is potential to make episodes for Spanish and French learners too, so please let us know if you would be interested in that!
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Send us Fan Mail 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! Support the show Catalan for Beginners Course: Catalan for Beginners Course D...
Send us Fan Mail 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 p...
Send us Fan Mail 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! If you’re enjoying the podcasts, we would really appreciate a rating or review on whic...
Send us Fan Mail 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)...
Send us Fan Mail 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...
Send us Fan Mail 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. Júl...
Send us Fan Mail 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 situatio...
Send us Fan Mail 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 ...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, you'll learn zoo and animal vocabulary in Catalan while practising the near future tense - and discover why it’s used differently from other languages like Spanish. A practical, dialogue-based episode to help you sound more natural in real-life situations. Support the show Catalan for Beginners Course: Catalan for Beginners Course Details of group Lessons: Group Programmes Patreon (Bonus content for Season 2): The Lazy Linguist Buy us a coffee: Buy me a Coffee I...
Send us Fan Mail Ever stood at a ticket desk in Catalonia not knowing what to say? In this episode, you’ll learn all the Catalan you need to buy tickets confidently - from cinema and theatre tickets to train journeys. We’ll walk you through the key words, help you understand seating and show you how real conversations sound. Be sure to rate the show if you enjoy it and let us know in the comments why you are learning Catalan and how you are getting on with it! Support the show Catalan for Beginn...
Send us Fan Mail 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...
Send us Fan Mail 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! Support the show Catalan for Beginners Course: Catalan for...
Send us Fan Mail 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...
Send us Fan Mail 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 ( ...
Join Christina and Alex to learn essential Catalan vocabulary for books, series, podcasts, and films. This episode delves into using the present continuous tense with verbs like "llegir" (to read), "mirar" (to watch), and "escoltar" (to listen), along with the irregular verb "escriure" (to write). Practice speaking about your current media consumption, enhance your grammar, and expand your vocabulary for everyday conversations in Catalan.
Send us Fan Mail 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/...
Send us Fan Mail Support the show Catalan for Beginners Course: Catalan for Beginners Course Details of group Lessons: Group Programmes Patreon (Bonus content for Season 2): The Lazy Linguist Buy us a coffee: Buy me a Coffee Instagram: @lazylinguistcatalan Facebook: The Lazy Linguist Podcast...
Send us Fan Mail Support the show Catalan for Beginners Course: Catalan for Beginners Course Details of group Lessons: Group Programmes Patreon (Bonus content for Season 2): The Lazy Linguist Buy us a coffee: Buy me a Coffee Instagram: @lazylinguistcatalan Facebook: The Lazy Linguist Podcast...
Send us Fan Mail 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 😊 Support the show Catalan for Beginners Course: Catalan for Beginners Course Det...
Send us Fan Mail 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? Feel free to leave us a comment in Catalan! Support the show Catalan for Beginners Course: Catalan for Beginners Course Details of group L...
Send us Fan Mail Bentornats a un altre episodi! This episode is all about how we use technology in Catalan. It's an introduction to talking about using different devices like phones, computers, laptops, tablets and more... along with lots of other language to describe what you do on these devices/the online word. Please rate if you enjoyed the episode and don't forget to follow so that you get notified about future episodes! Feel free to comment your own sentences about how you use your devices ...
Send us Fan Mail Hola! We're here with episode 20 and it's another review episode of the last 4 lessons - you'll hear a lot of sentences in the Imperfect tense, and specifically relating to things you used to do in the past, old routines at school, what you carried in your bag/pencil case and much more. There's a dialogue at the end which we go through in more detail in the bonus episode. If you consider becoming a Patron it will not only help you make faster progress with your Catalan, but help...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive deeper into the imperfect tense by talking about what our school routines used to be like . You'll review common daily routine verbs , learn time expressions , and build longer sentences in context. Through storytelling, guided practice, and a short dialogue, you’ll get comfortable using the imperfect tense to describe past habits. Great for intermediate learners looking to make their Catalan more natural and fluid! The current group classes are going so...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re talking about school and office items and stationary in Catalan! Things like pens, notebooks, backpacks and more. You’ll also get some grammar practice with hi ha , prepositions, and the imperfect tense to describe how things used to be. Support the show Catalan for Beginners Course: Catalan for Beginners Course Details of group Lessons: Group Programmes Patreon (Bonus content for Season 2): The Lazy Linguist Buy us a coffee: Buy me a Coffee Instagram: @la...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we dive deeper into the imperfect tense! Make sure you listen to the last episode where we talked about the imperfect and the singular forms of common verbs before you listen to this one. In this one we look at the plural conjugations as well as some of the strange irregularities that happen to the root of a lot of verbs in this tense in Catalan! We hope it wasn't too confusing for you! The lesson notes/language summaries on Patreon might help you consolidate eve...
Send us Fan Mail Join us for this episode as we dive a little deeper into the Imperfect Tense in Catalan. We use this tense to talk about recurring actions in the past or to describe things in the past. Tune in to find out more and specifically how to talk about what our school days were like! Let us know how you found the episode/how you are finding the Pod in general or anything else. We love getting to know our listeners! Support the show Catalan for Beginners Course: Catalan for Beginners Co...
Send us Fan Mail Join Alex on a translation challenge! We review the last 4 lessons on the perfect tense, superlatives and talking about mental health/hobbies. There are 10 sentences to translate from Catalan into English, and 10 from English into Catalan - they weren't easy so well done if you got some! Let us know your score! Support the show Catalan for Beginners Course: Catalan for Beginners Course Details of group Lessons: Group Programmes Patreon (Bonus content for Season 2): The Lazy Ling...
Send us Fan Mail Hola! This episode is all about using the superlative in Catalan. You'll learn how to say the most or the least of things, for example the most interesting, the least funny, the most fun etc... also the words for tallest/shorterst/fastest/slowest etc, which use the same structure. The words for the best and the worst are a bit different though so we practice them as well! If you enjoy the Podcast and haven't already, we'd really appreciate a quick rating or review - and make sur...
Send us Fan Mail Hola! Com va? This is part 2 on the perfect tense! Last lesson we learned the basic use and formation of the singular pronouns, this episode will focus on a lot of the irregularities with the past participles as well as teach you how to use the rest of the pronouns so that you can talk about what a variety of people have done in the past! We hope you enjoyed it and found it useful. If you do enjoy the Pod please don't forget to give a little rating or review as it really means a...
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back! Thanks for stopping by. This episode goes into detail on how and when we use the perfect tense - another common past tense! We learned the perifràstic tense in season 1, but this season we want to be able to use multiple tenses and use them in the right way, as this is often something that learners find tricky! Hope you find it useful! Please rate, follow and share if you do :) Support the show Catalan for Beginners Course: Catalan for Beginners Course Details of g...
