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Welcome, dear students, to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Catalan Course"! Today, we're diving into the intriguing world of '''conditional and future tenses''' in Catalan. Understanding these tenses is crucial as they allow you to express wishes, possibilities, and plans. Imagine being able to say what you would do in a certain situation or what you plan to do in the future! This is what makes language so vibrant and expressive.
In this lesson, we will:
* Explore the '''conditional tense''': when and how to use it, along with regular and irregular verb forms.
* Delve into the '''future tense''': its formation, usage, and differences between regular and irregular verbs.
* Provide numerous examples to illustrate these concepts clearly.


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* Engage in exercises that will help reinforce your understanding.
 
So, roll up your sleeves, and let’s get started!


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As a Catalan language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I’m excited to welcome you to this lesson on Catalan grammar. In this lesson, we’ll delve into the conditional and future tenses of regular and irregular verbs. This lesson is part of the larger course titled "Complete 0 to A1 Catalan Course". By the end of this course, you’ll have learned Catalan to an A1 level, which is the beginner’s level.
=== Understanding the Conditional Tense ===


== Introduction ==
The '''conditional tense''' is used in Catalan to express actions that would occur given certain conditions. For instance, you might say, "I would go to the party if I were invited." This is a hypothetical situation and the conditional tense allows you to articulate such thoughts.


Before we dive into the conditional and future tenses, let’s do a quick recap of what we’ve learned so far in the Intermediate Catalan grammar course. We’ve covered the conjugations of regular and irregular verbs in the past tense, and the use of pronouns. In this lesson, we’ll add onto that knowledge by learning about the two verb tenses that allow you to talk about events that are yet to occur or which are conditional.
==== Formation of the Conditional Tense ====


== Conditional tense ==
'''Regular Verbs:'''


The conditional tense is used to talk about hypothetical or imagined situations in the present, future or past. You can think of the conditional tense as being used to discuss what might happen, rather than what is certain to happen.
To form the conditional tense for regular verbs, you generally take the infinitive form of the verb and add specific endings. The endings are the same for all three conjugations (-ar, -er, -ir):


### Formation of the conditional tense
* '''-ia'''


To form the conditional tense in Catalan, use the “infinitive” form of the verb and add the appropriate suffix. Here are the conjugations for each type of verb:
* '''-ies'''


- Infinitive + ia (ar verbs)
* '''-ia'''
- Infinitive + ia (er and ir verbs)
- Infinitive + ia (Irregular verbs)


For example:
* '''-íem'''
 
* '''-íeu'''
 
* '''-ien'''
 
'''Irregular Verbs:'''
 
Some verbs have irregular stems in the conditional tense. However, the endings remain the same as those for regular verbs.
 
Here’s a table to illustrate the formation of the conditional tense for regular and a few irregular verbs:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Parlaría  || ['paɾlaɾiə] || I would speak
 
| parlaria || pər.lə.'ɾi.ə || I would speak
 
|-
|-
| Beuria  || [bəuɾiə] || I would drink
 
| parlaries || pər.lə.'ɾi.əs || you would speak
 
|-
|-
| Faria || ['faɾiə] || I would do/make
 
| parlaria || pər.lə.'ɾi.ə || he/she/it would speak
 
|-
|-
| Vendria || [vən'dɾiə] || I would come
 
| parlaríem || pər.lə.'ɾi.əm || we would speak
 
|-
 
| parlaríeu || pər.lə.'ɾi.əu || you (plural) would speak
 
|-
 
| parlarien || pər.lə.'ɾi.ən || they would speak
 
|-
 
| tindria || tin.'dɾi.ə || I would have
 
|-
 
| tindries || tin.'dɾi.əs || you would have
 
|-
 
| tindria || tin.'dɾi.ə || he/she/it would have
 
|-
 
| tindríem || tin.'dɾi.əm || we would have
 
|-
 
| tindríeu || tin.'dɾi.əu || you (plural) would have
 
|-
 
| tindrien || tin.'dɾi.ən || they would have
 
|}
|}


### Use of the Conditional tense
==== Usage of the Conditional Tense ====
 
The conditional tense is often used:
 
* To express '''polite requests''': "M'agradaria un cafè, si us plau." (I would like a coffee, please.)
 
* To indicate '''hypothetical situations''': "Si tingués temps, llegiria més." (If I had time, I would read more.)
 
* To express '''wishes''': "M’agradaria viatjar a París." (I would like to travel to Paris.)
 
=== Understanding the Future Tense ===
 
The '''future tense''' in Catalan is used to talk about actions that will happen. It's similar to expressing future plans or predictions in English.
 
==== Formation of the Future Tense ====
 
'''Regular Verbs:'''


The conditional tense in Catalan is used in several ways:
For regular verbs, the future tense is formed by adding endings to the infinitive form of the verb. The endings are as follows:


- To express hypothetical situations, such as "I would like to travel to Italy"
* '''-é'''
- To express a polite request, such as "Can you tell me the time?"
- To express a desire, such as "I would love to have a cup of coffee"


== Future tense ==
* '''-às'''


The future tense is used to talk about events that will happen at some point in the future. It can refer to immediate future or the distant future.
* '''-à'''


### Formation of the Future tense
* '''-em'''


To form the future tense in Catalan, use the “infinitive” form of the verb and add the appropriate suffix. Here are the conjugations for each type of verb:
* '''-eu'''


- Infinitive + é (ar verbs)
* '''-an'''
- Infinitive + é (er verbs)
- Infinitive + í (ir verbs)
- Infinitive + és (Irregular verbs)


For example:
'''Irregular Verbs:'''
 
Just like in the conditional tense, some verbs have irregular stems in the future tense, but the endings remain consistent.
 
Here’s a table to illustrate the future tense formation:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Parlaré  || [paɾ.lə.ˈɾɛ] || I will speak
 
| parlaré || pər.lə.'ɾe || I will speak
 
|-
 
| parlaràs || pər.lə.'ɾas || you will speak
 
|-
|-
| Beuré  || [bəw.ˈɾɛ] || I will drink
 
| parlarà || pər.lə.'ɾa || he/she/it will speak
 
|-
|-
| Faré || ['faɾe] || I will do/make
 
| parlarem || pər.lə.ˈɾem || we will speak
 
|-
 
| parlareu || pər.lə.'ɾeu || you (plural) will speak
 
|-
 
| parlaran || pər.lə.'ɾan || they will speak
 
|-
 
| tindré || tin.'dɾe || I will have
 
|-
 
| tindràs || tin.'dɾas || you will have
 
|-
 
| tindrà || tin.'dɾa || he/she/it will have
 
|-
 
| tindrem || tin.'dɾem || we will have
 
|-
 
| tindreu || tin.'dɾeu || you (plural) will have
 
|-
|-
| Vindràs || [vin'dɾas] || You will come
 
| tindran || tin.'dɾan || they will have
 
|}
|}


### Use of the Future tense
==== Usage of the Future Tense ====


The future tense in Catalan is used in several ways:
The future tense is typically used:


- To indicate future events, such as "I will be in Paris next week"
* To express '''intentions or plans''': "Demà aniré al mercat." (Tomorrow I will go to the market.)
- To make predictions, such as "It will rain later today"
- To make promises, such as "I will send you an email tonight"


== Future Perfect tense ==
* To make '''predictions''': "Crec que plourà demà." (I think it will rain tomorrow.)


The future perfect tense is used to express a future action that will be completed before another future action. To form the future perfect tense, use the future tense of the auxiliary verb “haver” (to have) followed by the past participle of the main verb.
* To express '''scheduled events''': "La reunió serà a les tres." (The meeting will be at three.)


Here is an example:
=== Examples Summary ===


| Hauré parlat amb ella abans que arribis (I will have spoken to her before you arrive)
To summarize everything we've learned, here’s a detailed comparison of the conditional and future tenses including examples:


== Irregular Verb conjugations ==
{| class="wikitable"


Like the past tense, some verbs have irregular conjugations in the conditional and future tenses. Here are a few of the most common irregular verbs and their conjugations:
! Catalan (Conditional) !! Pronunciation !! English (Conditional) !! Catalan (Future) !! Pronunciation !! English (Future)


{| class="wikitable"
! Catalan !! English
|-
|-
| Podria  || I could
 
| M'agradaria viatjar. || mə.ɡɾə.'ðɾi.ə || I would like to travel. || Viatjaré demà. || vi.ə.tʒa.'ɾe || I will travel tomorrow.
 
|-
|-
| Voldria  || I would like
 
| Si tingués temps, llegiria. || si tin.'ɡɛs tɛmps le.ʒi.'ɾi.ə || If I had time, I would read. || Tindré temps demà. || tin.'dɾe tɛmps || I will have time tomorrow.
 
|-
|-
| Hauria  || I would have
 
| M'agradaria un llibre nou. || mə.ɡɾə.'ðɾi.ə un 'ʒi.βɾə nɔu || I would like a new book. || Comprarè un llibre. || kəm.pɾa.'ɾe un 'ʒi.βɾə || I will buy a book.
 
|-
|-
| Sabria || I would know
 
| Si pogués, aniria. || si pu.'ɡɛs ə.ni.'ɾi.ə || If I could, I would go. || Aniré si puc. || ə.ni.'ɾe si pʊk || I will go if I can.
 
|-
 
| M'agradaria un cafè. || mə.ɡɾə.'ðɾi.ə un kə.'fɛ || I would like a coffee. || Beuré un cafè. || bə.'ʊ.ɾe un kə.'fɛ || I will drink a coffee.
 
|}
|}


== Conclusion ==
=== Exercises ===
 
Now that we have covered the basics of the conditional and future tenses, let's practice! Below are ten exercises designed to help you apply what you have learned.
 
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Conditional Tense ====
 
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb in parentheses in the conditional tense.
 
1. Si jo ________ (tenir) un cotxe, ________ (viatjar) més.
 
2. M'agradaria ________ (aprendre) a tocar la guitarra.
 
3. Si tu ________ (poder), ________ (venir) a la festa.
 
4. Ell ________ (comprar) un nou ordinador si tingués diners.
 
5. Nosaltres ________ (muntar) a cavall més sovint.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. Si jo '''tingués''' un cotxe, '''viatjaria''' més.
 
2. M'agradaria '''aprendre''' a tocar la guitarra.
 
3. Si tu '''poguessis''', '''vindries''' a la festa.
 
4. Ell '''compraria''' un nou ordinador si tingués diners.
 
5. Nosaltres '''muntaríem''' a cavall més sovint.
 
==== Exercise 2: Fill in the Future Tense ====
 
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb in parentheses in the future tense.
 
1. Demà ________ (anar) al cinema.
 
2. Ells ________ (visitar) Barcelona aquest estiu.
 
3. Nosaltres ________ (tenir) una reunió demà.
 
4. Tu ________ (comprar) un regal per a la teva amiga.
 
5. Jo ________ (estudiar) per l’examen.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. Demà '''anaré''' al cinema.
 
2. Ells '''visitaran''' Barcelona aquest estiu.
 
3. Nosaltres '''tindrem''' una reunió demà.
 
4. Tu '''compraràs''' un regal per a la teva amiga.
 
5. Jo '''estudiaré''' per l’examen.
 
==== Exercise 3: Translate to Catalan ====
 
Translate the following sentences from English to Catalan using the appropriate tense.
 
1. I would like to learn Spanish.
 
2. If I had time, I would call you.
 
3. They will go shopping tomorrow.
 
4. We would travel if we had money.
 
5. She will study for the exam next week.
 
''Solutions:''


Congratulations, you’ve made it to end of the intermediate Catalan Grammar course! You’ve learned about the past, future, conditional tense, and the use of pronouns in Catalan. As you progress in your studies, you’ll come across other advanced topics like the subjunctive mood and the reflexive verbs. Don’t forget to practice what you’ve learned by speaking, writing, and reading as much Catalan as possible. Good luck!
1. M'agradaria aprendre espanyol.
 
2. Si tingués temps, t'hi trucaria.
 
3. Ells aniran de compres demà.
 
4. Viatjaríem si tinguéssim diners.
 
5. Ella estudiarà per l'examen la setmana que ve.
 
==== Exercise 4: Match the Tenses ====
 
Match the sentences in the left column with the appropriate tense in the right column.
 
1. M'agradaria ballar.        A. Future
 
2. Aniré a la platja.        B. Conditional
 
3. Si pogués, vindria.      C. Conditional
 
4. Estudiaré demà.          D. Future
 
''Solutions:''
 
1 - B
 
2 - A
 
3 - C
 
4 - D
 
==== Exercise 5: Create Your Own Examples ====
 
Write your own sentences in both the conditional and future tenses based on the prompts below.
 
1. If I had a pet.
 
2. I will visit my grandparents.
 
3. I would like to go to the beach.
 
4. If I could travel, I would go to Italy.
 
5. Tomorrow, I will start a new book.
 
''Solutions:''
 
(Students should create their own sentences. The focus is on using correct forms of the verbs.)
 
==== Exercise 6: Identify the Tense ====
 
Read the following sentences and identify whether they are in the conditional or future tense.
 
1. M'agradaria viatjar a Roma.
 
2. Demà aniré a la feina.
 
3. Si pogués, llegiria més llibres.
 
4. Ells visitaran la ciutat demà.
 
5. Si tingués una màquina del temps, viatjaria al passat.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. Conditional
 
2. Future
 
3. Conditional
 
4. Future
 
5. Conditional
 
==== Exercise 7: Verb Conjugation ====
 
Conjugate the following verbs in both the conditional and future tenses.
 
1. Estudiar
 
2. Tenir
 
3. Fer
 
4. Viure
 
5. Anar
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. Estudiar:
 
* Conditional: estudiaria, estudiaries, estudiaria, estudiaríem, estudiaríeu, estudiarien
 
* Future: estudiaré, estudiaràs, estudiarà, estudiarem, estudiareu, estudiaran
 
2. Tenir:
 
* Conditional: tindria, tindries, tindria, tindríem, tindríeu, tindrien
 
* Future: tindré, tindràs, tindrà, tindrem, tindreu, tindran
 
3. Fer:
 
* Conditional: faria, furies, faria, faríem, faríeu, farien
 
* Future: faré, faràs, farà, farem, fareu, faran
 
4. Viure:
 
* Conditional: viuria, viuries, viuria, viuríem, viuríeu, viurien
 
* Future: viuré, viuràs, viurà, viurem, viureu, viuran
 
5. Anar:
 
* Conditional: aniria, aniries, aniria, aniríem, aniríeu, anirien
 
* Future: aniré, aniràs, anirà, anirem, anireu, aniran
 
==== Exercise 8: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
Complete the dialogues with the correct form of the verb in either the conditional or future tense.
 
A: Si ________ (tenir) temps, ________ (ajudar-te).
 
B: No et preocupis, ________ (fer) el que puguis.
 
A: El proper mes ________ (viatjar) a Barcelona.
 
''Solutions:''
 
A: Si '''tingués''' temps, '''t'ajudaria'''.
 
B: No et preocupis, '''faré''' el que puguis.
 
A: El proper mes '''viatjaré''' a Barcelona.
 
==== Exercise 9: Sentence Transformation ====
 
Transform the following sentences from the conditional to the future tense or vice versa.
 
1. Si tingués temps, viatjaria.
 
2. Demà estudiaré per l'examen.
 
3. M'agradaria un pastís.
 
4. Ells visitaran el museu.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. Si '''tingués''' temps, '''viatjaré'''.
 
2. '''Si pogués''', '''estudiaria''' per l'examen.
 
3. M'agradaria un pastís → Demà '''compraré''' un pastís.
 
4. Ells '''visitaran''' el museu → Si tinguessin temps, '''visitarien''' el museu.
 
==== Exercise 10: Create a Short Dialogue ====
 
Using both the conditional and future tenses, create a short dialogue between two friends discussing their plans.
 
''Solutions:''
 
(Students should create their own dialogues. They should incorporate both conditional and future tenses in their responses.)
 
Congratulations! You've reached the end of this lesson on conditional and future tenses in Catalan. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep using these tenses in your conversations. The more you use them, the more natural they will feel!


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* [https://www.orbilat.com/Languages/Catalan/Grammar/Catalan-Verb-Tenses_index.html Catalan: Tenses]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalan_verbs Catalan verbs - Wikipedia]
* [https://www.orbilat.com/Languages/Catalan/Grammar/Catalan-Verb.html Catalan: Verb]
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* [[Language/Catalan/Grammar/Passive-voice|Passive voice]]
* [[Language/Catalan/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Catalan/Grammar/Genitive-Case-in-Catalan|Genitive Case in Catalan]]
* [[Language/Catalan/Grammar/How-to-use-the-Modal-Verb-Must-in-Catalan|How to use the Modal Verb Must in Catalan]]
* [[Language/Catalan/Grammar/Introduction-to-adjectives-and-adverbs|Introduction to adjectives and adverbs]]
* [[Language/Catalan/Grammar/Cardinal-Numbers-in-Catalan|Cardinal Numbers in Catalan]]
* [[Language/Catalan/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Catalan/Grammar/Ablative-Case-in-Catalan|Ablative Case in Catalan]]
* [[Language/Catalan/Grammar/Introduction-to-pronouns|Introduction to pronouns]]
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Catalan → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Conditional and future tenses

Welcome, dear students, to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Catalan Course"! Today, we're diving into the intriguing world of conditional and future tenses in Catalan. Understanding these tenses is crucial as they allow you to express wishes, possibilities, and plans. Imagine being able to say what you would do in a certain situation or what you plan to do in the future! This is what makes language so vibrant and expressive.

In this lesson, we will:

  • Explore the conditional tense: when and how to use it, along with regular and irregular verb forms.
  • Delve into the future tense: its formation, usage, and differences between regular and irregular verbs.
  • Provide numerous examples to illustrate these concepts clearly.
  • Engage in exercises that will help reinforce your understanding.

So, roll up your sleeves, and let’s get started!

Understanding the Conditional Tense[edit | edit source]

The conditional tense is used in Catalan to express actions that would occur given certain conditions. For instance, you might say, "I would go to the party if I were invited." This is a hypothetical situation and the conditional tense allows you to articulate such thoughts.

Formation of the Conditional Tense[edit | edit source]

Regular Verbs:

To form the conditional tense for regular verbs, you generally take the infinitive form of the verb and add specific endings. The endings are the same for all three conjugations (-ar, -er, -ir):

  • -ia
  • -ies
  • -ia
  • -íem
  • -íeu
  • -ien

Irregular Verbs:

Some verbs have irregular stems in the conditional tense. However, the endings remain the same as those for regular verbs.

Here’s a table to illustrate the formation of the conditional tense for regular and a few irregular verbs:

Catalan Pronunciation English
parlaria pər.lə.'ɾi.ə I would speak
parlaries pər.lə.'ɾi.əs you would speak
parlaria pər.lə.'ɾi.ə he/she/it would speak
parlaríem pər.lə.'ɾi.əm we would speak
parlaríeu pər.lə.'ɾi.əu you (plural) would speak
parlarien pər.lə.'ɾi.ən they would speak
tindria tin.'dɾi.ə I would have
tindries tin.'dɾi.əs you would have
tindria tin.'dɾi.ə he/she/it would have
tindríem tin.'dɾi.əm we would have
tindríeu tin.'dɾi.əu you (plural) would have
tindrien tin.'dɾi.ən they would have

Usage of the Conditional Tense[edit | edit source]

The conditional tense is often used:

  • To express polite requests: "M'agradaria un cafè, si us plau." (I would like a coffee, please.)
  • To indicate hypothetical situations: "Si tingués temps, llegiria més." (If I had time, I would read more.)
  • To express wishes: "M’agradaria viatjar a París." (I would like to travel to Paris.)

Understanding the Future Tense[edit | edit source]

The future tense in Catalan is used to talk about actions that will happen. It's similar to expressing future plans or predictions in English.

Formation of the Future Tense[edit | edit source]

Regular Verbs:

For regular verbs, the future tense is formed by adding endings to the infinitive form of the verb. The endings are as follows:

  • -é
  • -às
  • -à
  • -em
  • -eu
  • -an

Irregular Verbs:

Just like in the conditional tense, some verbs have irregular stems in the future tense, but the endings remain consistent.

Here’s a table to illustrate the future tense formation:

Catalan Pronunciation English
parlaré pər.lə.'ɾe I will speak
parlaràs pər.lə.'ɾas you will speak
parlarà pər.lə.'ɾa he/she/it will speak
parlarem pər.lə.ˈɾem we will speak
parlareu pər.lə.'ɾeu you (plural) will speak
parlaran pər.lə.'ɾan they will speak
tindré tin.'dɾe I will have
tindràs tin.'dɾas you will have
tindrà tin.'dɾa he/she/it will have
tindrem tin.'dɾem we will have
tindreu tin.'dɾeu you (plural) will have
tindran tin.'dɾan they will have

Usage of the Future Tense[edit | edit source]

The future tense is typically used:

  • To express intentions or plans: "Demà aniré al mercat." (Tomorrow I will go to the market.)
  • To make predictions: "Crec que plourà demà." (I think it will rain tomorrow.)
  • To express scheduled events: "La reunió serà a les tres." (The meeting will be at three.)

Examples Summary[edit | edit source]

To summarize everything we've learned, here’s a detailed comparison of the conditional and future tenses including examples:

Catalan (Conditional) Pronunciation English (Conditional) Catalan (Future) Pronunciation English (Future)
M'agradaria viatjar. mə.ɡɾə.'ðɾi.ə I would like to travel. Viatjaré demà. vi.ə.tʒa.'ɾe I will travel tomorrow.
Si tingués temps, llegiria. si tin.'ɡɛs tɛmps le.ʒi.'ɾi.ə If I had time, I would read. Tindré temps demà. tin.'dɾe tɛmps I will have time tomorrow.
M'agradaria un llibre nou. mə.ɡɾə.'ðɾi.ə un 'ʒi.βɾə nɔu I would like a new book. Comprarè un llibre. kəm.pɾa.'ɾe un 'ʒi.βɾə I will buy a book.
Si pogués, aniria. si pu.'ɡɛs ə.ni.'ɾi.ə If I could, I would go. Aniré si puc. ə.ni.'ɾe si pʊk I will go if I can.
M'agradaria un cafè. mə.ɡɾə.'ðɾi.ə un kə.'fɛ I would like a coffee. Beuré un cafè. bə.'ʊ.ɾe un kə.'fɛ I will drink a coffee.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we have covered the basics of the conditional and future tenses, let's practice! Below are ten exercises designed to help you apply what you have learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Conditional Tense[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb in parentheses in the conditional tense.

1. Si jo ________ (tenir) un cotxe, ________ (viatjar) més.

2. M'agradaria ________ (aprendre) a tocar la guitarra.

3. Si tu ________ (poder), ________ (venir) a la festa.

4. Ell ________ (comprar) un nou ordinador si tingués diners.

5. Nosaltres ________ (muntar) a cavall més sovint.

Solutions:

1. Si jo tingués un cotxe, viatjaria més.

2. M'agradaria aprendre a tocar la guitarra.

3. Si tu poguessis, vindries a la festa.

4. Ell compraria un nou ordinador si tingués diners.

5. Nosaltres muntaríem a cavall més sovint.

Exercise 2: Fill in the Future Tense[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb in parentheses in the future tense.

1. Demà ________ (anar) al cinema.

2. Ells ________ (visitar) Barcelona aquest estiu.

3. Nosaltres ________ (tenir) una reunió demà.

4. Tu ________ (comprar) un regal per a la teva amiga.

5. Jo ________ (estudiar) per l’examen.

Solutions:

1. Demà anaré al cinema.

2. Ells visitaran Barcelona aquest estiu.

3. Nosaltres tindrem una reunió demà.

4. Tu compraràs un regal per a la teva amiga.

5. Jo estudiaré per l’examen.

Exercise 3: Translate to Catalan[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences from English to Catalan using the appropriate tense.

1. I would like to learn Spanish.

2. If I had time, I would call you.

3. They will go shopping tomorrow.

4. We would travel if we had money.

5. She will study for the exam next week.

Solutions:

1. M'agradaria aprendre espanyol.

2. Si tingués temps, t'hi trucaria.

3. Ells aniran de compres demà.

4. Viatjaríem si tinguéssim diners.

5. Ella estudiarà per l'examen la setmana que ve.

Exercise 4: Match the Tenses[edit | edit source]

Match the sentences in the left column with the appropriate tense in the right column.

1. M'agradaria ballar. A. Future

2. Aniré a la platja. B. Conditional

3. Si pogués, vindria. C. Conditional

4. Estudiaré demà. D. Future

Solutions:

1 - B

2 - A

3 - C

4 - D

Exercise 5: Create Your Own Examples[edit | edit source]

Write your own sentences in both the conditional and future tenses based on the prompts below.

1. If I had a pet.

2. I will visit my grandparents.

3. I would like to go to the beach.

4. If I could travel, I would go to Italy.

5. Tomorrow, I will start a new book.

Solutions:

(Students should create their own sentences. The focus is on using correct forms of the verbs.)

Exercise 6: Identify the Tense[edit | edit source]

Read the following sentences and identify whether they are in the conditional or future tense.

1. M'agradaria viatjar a Roma.

2. Demà aniré a la feina.

3. Si pogués, llegiria més llibres.

4. Ells visitaran la ciutat demà.

5. Si tingués una màquina del temps, viatjaria al passat.

Solutions:

1. Conditional

2. Future

3. Conditional

4. Future

5. Conditional

Exercise 7: Verb Conjugation[edit | edit source]

Conjugate the following verbs in both the conditional and future tenses.

1. Estudiar

2. Tenir

3. Fer

4. Viure

5. Anar

Solutions:

1. Estudiar:

  • Conditional: estudiaria, estudiaries, estudiaria, estudiaríem, estudiaríeu, estudiarien
  • Future: estudiaré, estudiaràs, estudiarà, estudiarem, estudiareu, estudiaran

2. Tenir:

  • Conditional: tindria, tindries, tindria, tindríem, tindríeu, tindrien
  • Future: tindré, tindràs, tindrà, tindrem, tindreu, tindran

3. Fer:

  • Conditional: faria, furies, faria, faríem, faríeu, farien
  • Future: faré, faràs, farà, farem, fareu, faran

4. Viure:

  • Conditional: viuria, viuries, viuria, viuríem, viuríeu, viurien
  • Future: viuré, viuràs, viurà, viurem, viureu, viuran

5. Anar:

  • Conditional: aniria, aniries, aniria, aniríem, aniríeu, anirien
  • Future: aniré, aniràs, anirà, anirem, anireu, aniran

Exercise 8: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the dialogues with the correct form of the verb in either the conditional or future tense.

A: Si ________ (tenir) temps, ________ (ajudar-te).

B: No et preocupis, ________ (fer) el que puguis.

A: El proper mes ________ (viatjar) a Barcelona.

Solutions:

A: Si tingués temps, t'ajudaria.

B: No et preocupis, faré el que puguis.

A: El proper mes viatjaré a Barcelona.

Exercise 9: Sentence Transformation[edit | edit source]

Transform the following sentences from the conditional to the future tense or vice versa.

1. Si tingués temps, viatjaria.

2. Demà estudiaré per l'examen.

3. M'agradaria un pastís.

4. Ells visitaran el museu.

Solutions:

1. Si tingués temps, viatjaré.

2. Si pogués, estudiaria per l'examen.

3. M'agradaria un pastís → Demà compraré un pastís.

4. Ells visitaran el museu → Si tinguessin temps, visitarien el museu.

Exercise 10: Create a Short Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Using both the conditional and future tenses, create a short dialogue between two friends discussing their plans.

Solutions:

(Students should create their own dialogues. They should incorporate both conditional and future tenses in their responses.)

Congratulations! You've reached the end of this lesson on conditional and future tenses in Catalan. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep using these tenses in your conversations. The more you use them, the more natural they will feel!

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

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