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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 your back hurt?) and Li fan mal els peus (His/her feet hurt).
By the end of the episode, you’ll understand how indirect object pronouns work and be able to use them naturally in everyday Catalan. Som-hi!
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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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