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Welcome to our lesson on '''Catalan Alphabet and Pronunciation'''! This is a crucial step in your journey to mastering the Catalan language. Just like building a house requires a solid foundation, learning the alphabet and pronunciation will provide you with the essential tools you need for effective communication in Catalan.
In this lesson, we’ll cover:
* '''The Catalan Alphabet''': We'll explore each letter, noting its unique characteristics and pronunciation.


<div class="pg_page_title">[[Language/Catalan|Catalan]]  → [[Language/Catalan/Grammar|Grammar]] → [[Language/Catalan/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] → Introduction to Catalan → Alphabet and Pronunciation</div>
* '''Pronunciation Tips''': We’ll delve into the sounds of the letters and how they differ from English.
 
* '''Examples''': To solidify your understanding, we’ll provide plenty of examples.
 
* '''Exercises''': Finally, you'll have the opportunity to practice what you've learned, ensuring you grasp the concepts before moving on.
 
Let’s dive in!


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<h1>Introduction to the Catalan Alphabet</h1>
== The Catalan Alphabet ==
 
Catalan has a beautiful and unique alphabet, which consists of 26 letters, similar to the English alphabet but with some distinct sounds. Here’s a quick overview of the letters:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Letter !! Pronunciation (IPA) !! English Example
 
|-
 
| A || /a/ || "father"
 
|-
 
| B || /b/ || "bat"
 
|-
 
| C || /k/, /s/ || "cat", "cent"
 
|-
 
| D || /d/ || "dog"
 
|-
 
| E || /ɛ/, /e/ || "bed", "they"
 
|-
 
| F || /f/ || "fish"
 
|-
 
| G || /g/, /ʒ/ || "go", "measure"
 
|-
 
| H || /h/ || "hat"
 
|-
 
| I || /i/ || "see"
 
|-
 
| J || /ʒ/ || "jam"
 
|-
 
| K || /k/ || "kite"
 
|-
 
| L || /l/ || "lamp"
 
|-
 
| M || /m/ || "mouse"
 
|-
 
| N || /n/ || "nose"
 
|-
 
| O || /ɔ/, /o/ || "hot", "go"
 
|-
 
| P || /p/ || "pig"
 
|-
 
| Q || /k/ || "queen"
 
|-
 
| R || /r/, /ɾ/ || "rat", "butter"
 
|-
 
| S || /s/ || "snake"
 
|-
 
| T || /t/ || "top"
 
|-
 
| U || /u/ || "blue"
 
|-
 
| V || /v/ || "van"
 
|-
 
| X || /ks/, /ʃ/ || "box", "measure"
 
|-
 
| Y || /i/ || "key"
 
|-
 
| Z || /z/ || "zebra"
 
|}
 
=== Pronunciation of the Letters ===
 
Now that you have an overview of the letters, let’s look at how to pronounce them correctly. Catalan pronunciation can be quite different from English, so pay attention!
 
* '''A''': Sounds like "ah" in "father".
 
* '''B''': Pronounced as in English, as in "bat".
 
* '''C''': Has two sounds:
 
* /k/ before a, o, u (like "cat")
 
* /s/ before e, i (like "cent").
 
* '''D''': Similar to English, as in "dog".
 
* '''E''': Can sound like "eh" in "bet" or "ey" in "they" depending on its position.
 
* '''F''': Just like in English, as in "fish".
 
* '''G''': Sounds like /g/ in "go" or /ʒ/ in "measure" before e, i.
 
* '''H''': Silent in most cases, like in "hour".
 
* '''I''': Sounds like "ee" in "see".
 
* '''J''': A unique sound, like the "s" in "measure".
 
* '''K''': Pronounced like "k" in "kite".
 
* '''L''': Similar to English in "lamp".
 
* '''M''': Just as in English, as in "mouse".
 
* '''N''': Like "n" in "nose".
 
* '''O''': Can be pronounced as "o" like "go" or "aw" like "hot".
 
* '''P''': Just like in English, as in "pig".
 
* '''Q''': Pronounced like "k" in "queen".
 
* '''R''': Can be a rolling sound /r/ or a more subtle tap /ɾ/, like in "butter".
 
* '''S''': Pronounced as "s" in "snake".
 
* '''T''': Like "t" in "top".
 
* '''U''': Sounds like "oo" in "blue".
 
* '''V''': Similar to "v" in "van".
 
* '''X''': Can be pronounced as /ks/ as in "box" or /ʃ/ as in "measure".
 
* '''Y''': Sounds like "ee" in "key".


<p>The Catalan alphabet is composed of 27 letters, the same as the modern English alphabet. It is based on the Latin script, with the addition of several accented letters such as <b>à</b>, <b>è</b>, <b>í</b>, <b>ò</b>, <b>ú</b>. </p>
* '''Z''': Like "z" in "zebra".


<h2>The Catalan Alphabet</h2>
=== Examples of Each Letter ===


<p>The following is the official alphabet of the Catalan language, along with its pronunciation:</p>
Here are some additional examples to help you understand how each letter is used in words:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Alphabet !! Pronunciation !! English Sound
 
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
|-
|-
| a || /a/ || <b>a</b>s in <i>father</i>
 
| A || /a/ || "a" (a)
 
|-
|-
| b || /b/ || <b>b</b> as in <i>back</i>
 
| B || /b/ || "be" (be)
 
|-
|-
| c || /k/ or /θ/ || <b>k</b> as in <i>kite</i> or <b>th</b> as in <i>thin</i>
 
| C || /k/ || "casa" (house)
 
|-
|-
| ç || /s/ || <b>s</b> as in <i>sun</i>
 
| C || /s/ || "cinc" (five)
 
|-
|-
| d || /d/ || <b>d</b> as in <i>dog</i>
 
| D || /d/ || "dona" (woman)
 
|-
|-
| e || /ɛ/ or /e/ || <b>e</b> as in <i>bed</i> or <b>ea</b> in <i>bear</i>
 
| E || /ɛ/ || "escola" (school)
 
|-
|-
| f || /f/ || <b>f</b> as in <i>fire</i>
 
| E || /e/ || "te" (you)
 
|-
|-
| g || /ɡ/ || <b>g</b> as in <i>go</i>
 
| F || /f/ || "foc" (fire)
 
|-
|-
| h || /h/ || <b>h</b> as in <i>house</i>
 
| G || /g/ || "gat" (cat)
 
|-
|-
| i || /i/ || <b>ee</b> as in <i>peek</i>
 
| G || /ʒ/ || "giraffe" (giraffe)
 
|-
|-
| j || /ʒ/ or /dʒ/ || <b>j</b> as in <i>jump</i> or <b>s</b> as in <i>vision</i>
 
| H || /h/ || "hora" (hour)
 
|-
|-
| k || /k/ || <b>k</b> as in <i>kite</i>
 
| I || /i/ || "illa" (island)
 
|-
|-
| l || /l/ || <b>l</b> as in <i>line</i>
 
| J || /ʒ/ || "jove" (young)
 
|-
|-
| m || /m/ || <b>m</b> as in <i>moon</i>
 
| K || /k/ || "kilo" (kilo)
 
|-
|-
| n || /n/ || <b>n</b> as in <i>nail</i>
 
| L || /l/ || "lluna" (moon)
 
|-
 
| M || /m/ || "mà" (hand)
 
|-
 
| N || /n/ || "nens" (children)
 
|-
|-
| ñ || /ɲ/ || <b>ñ</b> as in <i>canyon</i>
 
| O || /ɔ/ || "cotxe" (car)
 
|-
|-
| o || /ɔ/ or /o/ || <b>aw</b> as in <i>bought</i> or <b>o</b> as in <i>boat</i>
 
| O || /o/ || "home" (man)
 
|-
|-
| p || /p/ || <b>p</b> as in <i>pot</i>
 
| P || /p/ || "pa" (bread)
 
|-
|-
| q || /k/ || <b>k</b> as in <i>kite</i> (always followed by <i>u</i>)
 
| Q || /k/ || "queso" (cheese)
 
|-
|-
| r || /r/ || <b>r</b> as in <i>roll</i>
 
| R || /r/ || "rata" (rat)
 
|-
|-
| s || /s/ || <b>s</b> as in <i>sun</i>
 
| S || /s/ || "sopa" (soup)
 
|-
|-
| t || /t/ || <b>t</b> as in <i>tall</i>
 
| T || /t/ || "tortuga" (turtle)
 
|-
|-
| u || /u/ || <b>oo</b> as in <i>book</i>
 
| U || /u/ || "un" (one)
 
|-
|-
| v || /v/ || <b>v</b> as in <i>voice</i>
 
| V || /v/ || "vi" (wine)
 
|-
|-
| w || /w/ || <b>w</b> as in <i>wet</i>, used only in foreign words and names
 
| X || /ks/ || "xoc" (shock)
 
|-
|-
| x || /ʃ/ || <b>sh</b> as in <i>shore</i>, in some words it's pronounced /ks/
 
| X || /ʃ/ || "xarxa" (network)
 
|-
|-
| y || /j/ || <b>y</b> as in <i>yawn</i>
 
| Y || /i/ || "yeti" (yeti)
 
|-
|-
| z || /θ/ or /t͡s/ || <b>th</b> as in <i>thin</i> or <b>ts</b> as in <i>tsunami</i>
 
| Z || /z/ || "zucchini" (zucchini)
 
|}
|}


<p>It's important to become familiar with both the spelling and the pronunciation of the Catalan alphabet, as it forms the foundation for learning the language. Practice saying each letter out loud until you feel comfortable with its sound.</p>
== Practice Exercises ==
 
Now that you’ve learned the alphabet and pronunciation, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises to help solidify your understanding.
 
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
 
Fill in the blanks with the correct letter of the Catalan alphabet based on the pronunciation given.
 
1. /a/ - ______ (A)
 
2. /b/ - ______ (B)
 
3. /k/ - ______ (C)
 
4. /d/ - ______ (D)
 
5. /e/ - ______ (E)
 
6. /f/ - ______ (F)
 
7. /g/ - ______ (G)
 
8. /h/ - ______ (H)
 
9. /i/ - ______ (I)
 
10. /ʒ/ - ______ (J)
 
=== Solutions for Exercise 1 ===
 
1. A
 
2. B
 
3. C
 
4. D
 
5. E
 
6. F
 
7. G
 
8. H
 
9. I
 
10. J
 
=== Exercise 2: Match the Sound ===
 
Match the Catalan letter with its correct pronunciation.
 
1. A
 
2. C (before e)
 
3. G (before e)
 
4. J
 
5. R (rolled)
 
a. /ʒ/ 
 
b. /r/ 
 
c. /a/ 
 
d. /s/ 
 
e. /g/
 
=== Solutions for Exercise 2 ===
 
1. A - c. /a/
 
2. C (before e) - d. /s/
 
3. G (before e) - e. /g/
 
4. J - a. /ʒ/
 
5. R (rolled) - b. /r/
 
=== Exercise 3: Pronunciation Practice ===
 
Read the following words aloud, focusing on the correct pronunciation of each letter.
 
1. casa
 
2. dona
 
3. foc
 
4. gat
 
5. jove
 
=== Solutions for Exercise 3 ===
 
1. casa - /ˈkazə/
 
2. dona - /ˈdɔ.nə/
 
3. foc - /fɔk/
 
4. gat - /ɡat/
 
5. jove - /ˈʒo.və/
 
=== Exercise 4: Spell the Word ===
 
Given the English translation, spell the corresponding word in Catalan.
 
1. House - ______
 
2. Woman - ______
 
3. Fire - ______
 
4. Cat - ______
 
5. Young - ______
 
=== Solutions for Exercise 4 ===
 
1. casa
 
2. dona
 
3. foc
 
4. gat
 
5. jove
 
=== Exercise 5: Listening Exercise ===
 
Listen to the following words and write down the corresponding letters.
 
1. /k/ - ______
 
2. /d/ - ______
 
3. /ɛ/ - ______
 
4. /ʒ/ - ______
 
5. /t/ - ______
 
=== Solutions for Exercise 5 ===
 
1. C
 
2. D
 
3. E
 
4. J
 
5. T
 
=== Exercise 6: Create a Word ===
 
Using the letters A, C, E, and T, create as many words as you can.
 
=== Solutions for Exercise 6 ===
 
Words created: cat, ace, eat, etc.
 
=== Exercise 7: Identify the Letter ===
 
Identify the Catalan letter based on the sound given.
 
1. /m/ - ______
 
2. /o/ - ______
 
3. /n/ - ______
 
4. /u/ - ______
 
5. /v/ - ______
 
=== Solutions for Exercise 7 ===
 
1. M
 
2. O
 
3. N
 
4. U
 
5. V
 
=== Exercise 8: Word Association ===
 
Associate the following Catalan words with their English translations.
 
1. foc - ______
 
2. gata - ______
 
3. riu - ______
 
4. vi - ______
 
5. casa - ______
 
=== Solutions for Exercise 8 ===
 
1. foc - fire


<h2>Accent Marks in Catalan</h2>
2. gata - cat


<p>One important aspect of the Catalan alphabet is the use of accent marks. These marks indicate a stress on a particular syllable or differentiate between two words that would otherwise be spelled the same way. The accents are as follows:</p>
3. riu - river


<ul>
4. vi - wine
<li><b>Acute accent (´)</b>: used on <i>à, é, í, ó, ú</i> to indicate the stressed syllable</li>
<li><b>Grave accent (`)</b>: used only on the letter <i>è</i>, to differentiate it from <i>e</i> and indicate the quality of the vowel sound</li>
<li><b>Circumflex accent (^)</b> : used only on the letter <i>ô</i>, to indicate a difference in pronunciation from <i>o</i></li>
</ul>


<p>It's important to learn and use the correct accent marks when writing in Catalan. Failure to do so can result in confusion or difficulty understanding what you mean.</p>
5. casa - house


<h2>Dipthongs</h2>
=== Exercise 9: Write a Sentence ===


<p>Catalan has several dipthongs, which are combinations of two vowel sounds that form one syllable. These are:</p>
Write a sentence using at least three letters from the Catalan alphabet you’ve learned.


<ul>
=== Solutions for Exercise 9 ===
<li><b>ai, ei, oi</b>: pronounced like <i>eye</i></li>
<li><b>au, eu, iu</b>: pronounced like <i>yow</i></li>
<li><b>ui</b>: pronounced like <i>wee</i></li>
</ul>


<p>It's important to understand and correctly pronounce these dipthongs in order to speak Catalan clearly and correctly.</p>
Example sentence: "La casa és gran." (The house is big.)


<h1>Pronunciation Tips</h1>
=== Exercise 10: Alphabet Song ===


<p>The following are some tips to help you improve your Catalan pronunciation:</p>
Create a tune for the Catalan alphabet, similar to the English alphabet song, and sing it!


<ul>
=== Solutions for Exercise 10 ===
<li>Practice speaking with a native speaker or fluent speaker of Catalan in order to get feedback on your pronunciation and intonation</li>
<li>Listen to Catalan radio, music, or other media in order to get a feel for the rhythm and sound of the language</li>
<li>Pay attention to the accent marks and dipthongs when reading or writing in Catalan, and practice pronouncing them correctly in context</li>
<li>Use online resources such as videos and recordings of native speakers to practice your pronunciation and listening skills</li>
</ul>


<p>With practice and patience, you can improve your Catalan pronunciation and gain confidence in speaking the language.</p>
The goal is to create a fun and engaging way to remember the alphabet!
 
Congratulations! You’ve successfully tackled the fundamentals of the Catalan alphabet and pronunciation. This knowledge will be invaluable as you continue your journey in learning Catalan. Keep practicing, and you will see great progress!


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==Related Lessons==
 
==Sources==
* [http://mylanguages.org/catalan_alphabet.php Catalan Alphabet and Pronunciation]
* [https://relearnalanguage.com/catalan-vs-spanish/ Catalan vs Spanish (History, Pronunciation, Grammar, Vocabulary)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalan_orthography Catalan orthography - Wikipedia]
 
 
 
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Catalan/Grammar/Definite-and-Indefinite-Articles|Definite and Indefinite Articles]]
* [[Language/Catalan/Grammar/Definite-and-Indefinite-Articles|Definite and Indefinite Articles]]
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalan_orthography Catalan orthography - Wikipedia]


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Catalan → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Alphabet and Pronunciation

Welcome to our lesson on Catalan Alphabet and Pronunciation! This is a crucial step in your journey to mastering the Catalan language. Just like building a house requires a solid foundation, learning the alphabet and pronunciation will provide you with the essential tools you need for effective communication in Catalan.

In this lesson, we’ll cover:

  • The Catalan Alphabet: We'll explore each letter, noting its unique characteristics and pronunciation.
  • Pronunciation Tips: We’ll delve into the sounds of the letters and how they differ from English.
  • Examples: To solidify your understanding, we’ll provide plenty of examples.
  • Exercises: Finally, you'll have the opportunity to practice what you've learned, ensuring you grasp the concepts before moving on.

Let’s dive in!

The Catalan Alphabet[edit | edit source]

Catalan has a beautiful and unique alphabet, which consists of 26 letters, similar to the English alphabet but with some distinct sounds. Here’s a quick overview of the letters:

Letter Pronunciation (IPA) English Example
A /a/ "father"
B /b/ "bat"
C /k/, /s/ "cat", "cent"
D /d/ "dog"
E /ɛ/, /e/ "bed", "they"
F /f/ "fish"
G /g/, /ʒ/ "go", "measure"
H /h/ "hat"
I /i/ "see"
J /ʒ/ "jam"
K /k/ "kite"
L /l/ "lamp"
M /m/ "mouse"
N /n/ "nose"
O /ɔ/, /o/ "hot", "go"
P /p/ "pig"
Q /k/ "queen"
R /r/, /ɾ/ "rat", "butter"
S /s/ "snake"
T /t/ "top"
U /u/ "blue"
V /v/ "van"
X /ks/, /ʃ/ "box", "measure"
Y /i/ "key"
Z /z/ "zebra"

Pronunciation of the Letters[edit | edit source]

Now that you have an overview of the letters, let’s look at how to pronounce them correctly. Catalan pronunciation can be quite different from English, so pay attention!

  • A: Sounds like "ah" in "father".
  • B: Pronounced as in English, as in "bat".
  • C: Has two sounds:
  • /k/ before a, o, u (like "cat")
  • /s/ before e, i (like "cent").
  • D: Similar to English, as in "dog".
  • E: Can sound like "eh" in "bet" or "ey" in "they" depending on its position.
  • F: Just like in English, as in "fish".
  • G: Sounds like /g/ in "go" or /ʒ/ in "measure" before e, i.
  • H: Silent in most cases, like in "hour".
  • I: Sounds like "ee" in "see".
  • J: A unique sound, like the "s" in "measure".
  • K: Pronounced like "k" in "kite".
  • L: Similar to English in "lamp".
  • M: Just as in English, as in "mouse".
  • N: Like "n" in "nose".
  • O: Can be pronounced as "o" like "go" or "aw" like "hot".
  • P: Just like in English, as in "pig".
  • Q: Pronounced like "k" in "queen".
  • R: Can be a rolling sound /r/ or a more subtle tap /ɾ/, like in "butter".
  • S: Pronounced as "s" in "snake".
  • T: Like "t" in "top".
  • U: Sounds like "oo" in "blue".
  • V: Similar to "v" in "van".
  • X: Can be pronounced as /ks/ as in "box" or /ʃ/ as in "measure".
  • Y: Sounds like "ee" in "key".
  • Z: Like "z" in "zebra".

Examples of Each Letter[edit | edit source]

Here are some additional examples to help you understand how each letter is used in words:

Catalan Pronunciation English Translation
A /a/ "a" (a)
B /b/ "be" (be)
C /k/ "casa" (house)
C /s/ "cinc" (five)
D /d/ "dona" (woman)
E /ɛ/ "escola" (school)
E /e/ "te" (you)
F /f/ "foc" (fire)
G /g/ "gat" (cat)
G /ʒ/ "giraffe" (giraffe)
H /h/ "hora" (hour)
I /i/ "illa" (island)
J /ʒ/ "jove" (young)
K /k/ "kilo" (kilo)
L /l/ "lluna" (moon)
M /m/ "mà" (hand)
N /n/ "nens" (children)
O /ɔ/ "cotxe" (car)
O /o/ "home" (man)
P /p/ "pa" (bread)
Q /k/ "queso" (cheese)
R /r/ "rata" (rat)
S /s/ "sopa" (soup)
T /t/ "tortuga" (turtle)
U /u/ "un" (one)
V /v/ "vi" (wine)
X /ks/ "xoc" (shock)
X /ʃ/ "xarxa" (network)
Y /i/ "yeti" (yeti)
Z /z/ "zucchini" (zucchini)

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you’ve learned the alphabet and pronunciation, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises to help solidify your understanding.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct letter of the Catalan alphabet based on the pronunciation given.

1. /a/ - ______ (A)

2. /b/ - ______ (B)

3. /k/ - ______ (C)

4. /d/ - ______ (D)

5. /e/ - ______ (E)

6. /f/ - ______ (F)

7. /g/ - ______ (G)

8. /h/ - ______ (H)

9. /i/ - ______ (I)

10. /ʒ/ - ______ (J)

Solutions for Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

1. A

2. B

3. C

4. D

5. E

6. F

7. G

8. H

9. I

10. J

Exercise 2: Match the Sound[edit | edit source]

Match the Catalan letter with its correct pronunciation.

1. A

2. C (before e)

3. G (before e)

4. J

5. R (rolled)

a. /ʒ/

b. /r/

c. /a/

d. /s/

e. /g/

Solutions for Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

1. A - c. /a/

2. C (before e) - d. /s/

3. G (before e) - e. /g/

4. J - a. /ʒ/

5. R (rolled) - b. /r/

Exercise 3: Pronunciation Practice[edit | edit source]

Read the following words aloud, focusing on the correct pronunciation of each letter.

1. casa

2. dona

3. foc

4. gat

5. jove

Solutions for Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

1. casa - /ˈkazə/

2. dona - /ˈdɔ.nə/

3. foc - /fɔk/

4. gat - /ɡat/

5. jove - /ˈʒo.və/

Exercise 4: Spell the Word[edit | edit source]

Given the English translation, spell the corresponding word in Catalan.

1. House - ______

2. Woman - ______

3. Fire - ______

4. Cat - ______

5. Young - ______

Solutions for Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

1. casa

2. dona

3. foc

4. gat

5. jove

Exercise 5: Listening Exercise[edit | edit source]

Listen to the following words and write down the corresponding letters.

1. /k/ - ______

2. /d/ - ______

3. /ɛ/ - ______

4. /ʒ/ - ______

5. /t/ - ______

Solutions for Exercise 5[edit | edit source]

1. C

2. D

3. E

4. J

5. T

Exercise 6: Create a Word[edit | edit source]

Using the letters A, C, E, and T, create as many words as you can.

Solutions for Exercise 6[edit | edit source]

Words created: cat, ace, eat, etc.

Exercise 7: Identify the Letter[edit | edit source]

Identify the Catalan letter based on the sound given.

1. /m/ - ______

2. /o/ - ______

3. /n/ - ______

4. /u/ - ______

5. /v/ - ______

Solutions for Exercise 7[edit | edit source]

1. M

2. O

3. N

4. U

5. V

Exercise 8: Word Association[edit | edit source]

Associate the following Catalan words with their English translations.

1. foc - ______

2. gata - ______

3. riu - ______

4. vi - ______

5. casa - ______

Solutions for Exercise 8[edit | edit source]

1. foc - fire

2. gata - cat

3. riu - river

4. vi - wine

5. casa - house

Exercise 9: Write a Sentence[edit | edit source]

Write a sentence using at least three letters from the Catalan alphabet you’ve learned.

Solutions for Exercise 9[edit | edit source]

Example sentence: "La casa és gran." (The house is big.)

Exercise 10: Alphabet Song[edit | edit source]

Create a tune for the Catalan alphabet, similar to the English alphabet song, and sing it!

Solutions for Exercise 10[edit | edit source]

The goal is to create a fun and engaging way to remember the alphabet!

Congratulations! You’ve successfully tackled the fundamentals of the Catalan alphabet and pronunciation. This knowledge will be invaluable as you continue your journey in learning Catalan. Keep practicing, and you will see great progress!

Table of Contents - Catalan Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Introduction to Catalan


Greetings and Introductions


Articles and Nouns


Numbers and Time


Adjectives and Pronouns


Family and Relationships


Verbs and Tenses


Food and Dining


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Travel and Transportation


Catalan Culture

Videos[edit | edit source]

Learn the Catalan Alphabet - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Learn Catalan Alphabet - Pronounce vowels - YouTube[edit | edit source]


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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