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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 beautiful? Yes, it is!) and M'ho dones? (Can you give it to me?).
By the end of the episode, you'll have a better understanding of this small but incredibly useful word and feel more confident using it in everyday Catalan conversations.
Som-hi!
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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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