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The Tricky Pronoun 'HO'! - Ho entens? - Intermediate Catalan - E43

2026-10-1818:47

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Lazy Linguist, we're tackling another little Catalan word that can be surprisingly tricky: ho! Following on from our previous episodes on direct and indirect object pronouns, we'll explore how ho works, when to use it, and how it differs from el, la, els and les. You'll learn how to use ho to refer back to ideas, descriptions and things without specifying their gender, with plenty of practical examples like Ho sé (I know), És bonic? Sí, ho és! (Is it be...

My head hurts! Indirect object pronouns in Catalan - Intermediate Catalan - E42

2026-10-0426:09

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Els Mobles / Furniture, It & Them (Direct Object Pronouns) - E41

2026-09-2026:20

Send us Fan Mail 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 happe...

Quiz! Can we talk about chores and the environment using the imperative and demonstratives? 🤔 - Intermediate Catalan - E40

2026-05-1041:08

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 Self Paced Courses: Beginner & Intermedia CoursesDeta...

Els Demostratius - This, That, These, Those in Catalan - Intermediate Catalan - E39

2026-04-1935:06

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...

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Learn Catalan - The Lazy Linguist Podcast