S2. E6. La Fruita i La Verdura - Fruit & Veg + Opinions & Adjectives - Intermediate Catalan

Send a textIn 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.Júlia is currently teaching private students and will soon be running group Catalan programmes, making it easier for more learners to get personalised support with their Catalan.👉 To find out more about Catalan lessons with Júlia and the Lazy Linguist team, visit:https://www.thelazylinguist.co.uk/a1-1-group-classeshttps://www.thelazylinguist.co.uk/private-classesThere are upcoming group programmes for the A1.1 level starting at the beginning of March, with a special discount to the first 3 people to use the code GROUPOFFER.We hope to see some of you in class!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 a textHola! 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 learnedspot any gaps in your knowledgeand build confidence using Catalan in real-life situationsPause, think, and answer out loud - this is where your Catalan really starts to come together. Let us know what score you got in the comments or message us! What did you find the easiest/hardest part? 🎧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 a textHola! 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 interviewsHow to talk about your job, experience and educationUseful phrases for describing your skills and strengthsHow to explain why you want the jobWe hope you enjoy! Let us know what you thought and if you're feeling generous, a 5* or review would be very much appreciated!Fins la propera 😊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 a textIn 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 Instagram: @lazylinguistcatalan Facebook: The Lazy Linguist Podcast

Send us a textEver 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 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 a textNeed 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 Catalan in real-life situations — even at the salon!We hope you enjoy the episode.Remember we cover some new language along with practising the language in the episode more in the bonus episode — you can find it over on our Patreon page, along with lesson notes and vocab summaries.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 a textWelcome 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 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 a textIn 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!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 a textIn 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 (L’ambient era molt especial)By the end, you’ll be able to say what you like (and don’t like!) to watch and share your cultural experiences in Catalan.We hope you enjoy it! 😄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 a textHola! In this episode, we’re learning how to talk about what we’re reading, listening to, and watching right now in Catalan. We’ll look at the present continuous tense with verbs like llegir, mirar, and escoltar, and we’ll learn new vocabulary for books, series, podcasts, and films.We hope you enjoy it!If you're reading this before the 15th September, there is still time to sign up for the group classes starting on the 15th!Find more info here:https://www.thelazylinguist.co.uk/group-programmesSupport 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