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Feel like you become a “smaller version” of yourself when speaking Czech? Hey Czech learner, let's stop pretending you're not smart. You're thoughtful, expressive, and probably hilarious in your native language. But in Czech? You feel like you're reduced to … The post I'm Not Dumb, I'm Just Speaking Czech appeared first on slowczech.

https://youtu.be/NE8SmQfk9Ig Learning Czech as a native English speaker can feel… overwhelming.Confusing. Like you're lost in a sea of cases, conjugations, and grammar rules that don't make sense. Let's change that. In this video, you'll meet Ken, an American who once … The post Czech for English Speakers: What Actually Works (Ken's Tips) appeared first on slowczech.

Ahoooj, tady Eliška! Let's be real for a sec… Mluvíš česky. You can order in a café, talk to the soused, maybe even throw in a little joke here and there.But when things get deep… fast… or super Czech… you … The post You Speak Czech… But Do You Truly Belong? appeared first on slowczech.

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Ahoj, tady Eliška! Mám otázku. Ever feel like you're just watching Czech conversations happen around you—nodding, smiling, but not really part of them? You're not alone! Stop Watching Czech. Start Speaking Czech. In this video, I'll show you how to … The post Stop Feeling Awkward! How to Finally Belong in Czech Conversations (with Eliška) appeared first on slowczech.

Speak Czech Like a Local: Abbreviations You NEED to Know! Ever felt lost in Czech conversations when people throw around shortcuts like HáeMko or OSVČ? You're not alone! Czech abbreviations are everywhere—from shopping and banking to transport and tech. But … The post 316 Zkratky – Czechs Say THIS All the Time – But No Textbook Will Teach You! By Eliska and Monca appeared first on slowczech.

Are you struggling to speak Czech despite your hard work in studying grammar and vocabulary? Join Eliška in this insightful video, “Why You're Struggling to Speak Czech (and What to Do About It),” where she uncovers the reasons traditional Czech … The post 314 Eliška: Learn Czech the right way and Don't Freeze when speaking appeared first on slowczech.

Čauky! Ready for our new podcast episode? Today our tutor Petra explores the charming world of children's language in Czech. Have you ever wondered about the difference between “jíst” (to eat) and “papat” (a child-friendly term for eating) or between … The post 313 Podcast episode by Petra: Children's Language -Difference between “jíst” and “papat” appeared first on slowczech.

How to Learn Czech Grammar the slowczech Way Ahoj, tady Eliška! Are you struggling or confused what is the best way to learn Czech grammar? You know the rules, you've studied the cases, but when it's time to speak, your … The post How to Learn Czech Grammar the slowczech Way appeared first on slowczech.

Kickstart Your Czech Journey in 2025 Welcome to our first podcast episode of the year 2025! This episode is a heartfelt reflection on our shared successes in 2024 and the exciting journey ahead. With an incredible community, we celebrated 60 … The post 311 (all levels) 2024 Unfiltred: Wins, Challenges, and Heartfelt Wishes for 2025 appeared first on slowczech.

Unlock Authentic Czech Conversations In this episode of our podcast to learn Czech, join the wonderful Veronika, your friendly slowczech tutor, as she immerses you in the art of casual conversations in the workplace. You'll discover how to navigate dialogues … The post Veronika: Office Small Talk – The Czech You'll Actually Use! appeared first on slowczech.

Discover Czech Friendships with Monika In the free episode of our podcast to learn Czech, Monika expalins unique nuances of Czech friendships. You'll discover how Czechs view friendship, the various terms they use like “kamarád” and “známý,” as well as … The post (309 advanced) Friendship by Monika appeared first on slowczech.

Discover Engaging Stories of Czech Heritage In our latest free podcast episode, immerse yourself in captivating narratives that illustrate the rich tapestry of Czech heritage. You'll hear from Kendrick, who resides in South Carolina and reflects on his family's emigration … The post (308 intermediate) Czech Connections: Five US Families, One Heritage by Veronika appeared first on slowczech.

Discover the Charm of Three Generations in Czech! In the latest podcast to learn Czech, Petra, your dedicated Czech teacher, welcomes you into a warm, multi-generational conversation. This free episode offers insights into the lives of three women—Petra, her daughter … The post (307 intermediate) Petra: From the 60s to Gen Z – life in the Czech republic then and now appeared first on slowczech.

Explore Czech Parenthood In the latest podcast episode by the Czech teacher, Eliska, discover the fascinating landscape of parenthood in the Czech Republic. From navigating children's playgrounds to understanding cultural nuances, you'll get a firsthand look at what makes the … The post (306 advanced) Eliška: Czech phrases at playgrounds appeared first on slowczech.

Learn to Express Emotions in Czech with slowczech Tutor Daniela In this latest free episode, our wonderful Czech teacher Danča introduces you to essential vocabulary for expressing emotions in Czech. Whether you're feeling happy (*mám radost*) or sad (*jsem smutný*), … The post (305 beginner) Daniela: Express Emotions in Czech appeared first on slowczech.

Delightful Memories of Czech Evenings Welcome to another engaging episode of our podcast to learn Czech, hosted by the wonderful tutor Petra. In this episode, Petra takes you back to the simple joys of childhood evenings spent with family, watching … The post (304 advanced) Petra: Večerníček appeared first on slowczech.

In this delightful episode of our podcast to learn Czech, tutor Daniela invites us to reminisce about the good old times in Czech schools. The episode is part of a rich series that combines 6 videos and 6 podcast episodes, … The post (303 advanced) Daniela: Evaluation in Czech schools appeared first on slowczech.

Are You Struggling to Build Your Czech Vocabulary? Here's How to Make Real Progress You start learning Czech with excitement, but soon feel overwhelmed by Czech vocabulary and the sheer volume of material? You're trying to memorize every word, master … The post Reason n°3 Why You Still Can't Speak Czech: Czech Vocabulary appeared first on slowczech.

Unlock the Key to Fluent Czech: The Power of Connection Discover Why You Are Far From a Fluent Czech Do you ever feel frustrated when you learn new Czech words, but when it comes time to use them, they slip … The post Reason n°2 Why You Still Can't Speak Czech: Fluent Czech appeared first on slowczech.

Struggling to Learn Czech and Speak it? Here's Why—and How to Fix It. You learn Czech and when you speak to Czechs, they immediately switch to English, leaving you unsure of what to do. As you improve, you find yourself … The post Reason n°1 Why You Still Can't Speak Czech: Comprehensible Input appeared first on slowczech.

Discover Czech School Life with Tutor Petra: A Podcast to Learn Czech In the latest episode of our podcast, slowczech tutor Petra shows you the fascinating world of the Czech school system. Starting with preschool, she guides you through the … The post (302 advanced) Petra: Czech school system & Interview with Czech kindergarten teacher appeared first on slowczech.

Navigate School Interactions and Address teachers in Czech In this insightful episode of the slowczech podcast, our fantastic tutor Daniela takes you through the essential vocabulary and phrases needed when interacting with school staff in the Czech Republic and when … The post (301 beginner) Daniela: How to address teachers in Czech at schools appeared first on slowczech.

Veronika's Czech School Memories In this episode of the slowczech podcast, our tutor Veronika shares her nostalgic memories from her early school years in a Czech school. She speaks about her excitement about reading and the challenges of learning in … The post (300 intermediate) Veronika: Nostalgic memories from Czech school appeared first on slowczech.

Hello everyone, We are excited to invite you to listen to our new podcast episode, filled with fun stories, useful grammar tips, and great music.  In the free episode Petra, one of our slowczech teachers, will talk about her two … The post (299****) Petra: Kočka appeared first on slowczech.

In this episode Eliska takes us back to the 1990s in the Czech Republic. You will find out how was her childhood in this transformative era, what did she used to play with and how she spent her time growing … The post (298***) Eliška: Moje dětství – improvizace appeared first on slowczech.

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Would you like to know how the education system works in the Czech Republic? Then this episode is just right for you! Veronika will walk you through primary and secondary school, up to the university (in the premium episode).  Is … The post (296***) Veronika: školní systém appeared first on slowczech.

Hey there, welcome back to another episode of the podcast. Today, we will talk about Czech names. Do you know we rarely use names in their basic form in Czech? We like to spice up our names to the point … The post (295****) Petra: Hudební podcast – česká jména (deminutiv, vokativ) appeared first on slowczech.

Would you like to learn more about Czech culture and practice your Czech? In this episode, Eliška prepared for you a story about a famous Czech writer and his most significant piece. Ahoj! Vítej v dnešní epizodě. Jak se máš? … The post (294***) Eliška: Milan Kundera appeared first on slowczech.

Hey there, it's Daniela. As a SlowCzech instructor, I'm thrilled to invite you to dive into a topic close to many Czech hearts – dogs! In this podcast episode “Venčím psa” (Walking the Dog), we'll explore essential vocabulary and phrases … The post (293***) Daniela: Venčím psa appeared first on slowczech.

Hey there! Do you know how many people are in Czechia? Or how many liters of beer each Czech drinks per year? Would you like to know? Check our newest podcast! Ahoj, já jsem Monča, jsem lektorka a taky dělám … The post (292**) Monča: Česko v číslech (zajímavá čísla z ČR) appeared first on slowczech.

Hey there! Do you know how many people are in Czechia? Or how many liters of beer each Czech drinks per year? Would you like to know? Check our newest podcast! Ahoj, já jsem Monča, jsem lektorka a taky dělám … The post (292**) Monča: Česko v číslech (zajímavá čísla z ČR) appeared first on slowczech.

Join Matt on a journey to the Canary Islands! As you follow Matěj's adventures, you'll also have the chance to learn the future tense of “going” in Czech! Immerse yourself in the language while enjoying the journey. “Ahoj, já jsem … The post (291**) Monča: Future jet, jít, letět in story + bonus phrases appeared first on slowczech.

Join Matěj on a journey to the Canary Islands! Early mornings, bustling airports, picturesque beaches, and a break from work emails—this vacation promises relaxation, adventure, and maybe even a few surprises. As you follow Matěj's adventures, you'll also have the … The post (291**) Monča: Future jet, jít, letět in story + bonus phrases appeared first on slowczech.

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Hello, I'm Ema, a Czech language teacher and the author of podcasts at SlowCzech. Today, we're going to talk about how things work in a Czech hospital. Have you ever been to a Czech hospital? Well, I hope not!

Welcome to the third episode of our series “O českém sportu,” brought to you by slowczech tutor Daniela. In this episode, we'll explore the successes of Czech tennis, highlighting names like Markéta Vondroušová and her Wimbledon victory, and delve into … The post (288***) Daniela: Český tenis appeared first on slowczech.

In this special episode for beginners learning Czech, Martina, a slowczech tutor and podcast creator, revisits a previous episode (number 284: Můj diář) to teach past tense in Czech. Sharing her activities from the previous week, Martina offers a practical … The post (287*) Martina: Co jsem dělala minulý týden appeared first on slowczech.

In this heartwarming and candid episode of the slowczech podcast, Eliška greets listeners with her signature warmth and spontaneity. With no script in hand, she dives into an improvised narrative that promises to be as engaging as it is personal. … The post (283***) Eliška: Improvizace – Jaké byly naše Vánoce appeared first on slowczech.

Hello and welcome to a special Christmas episode of our podcast. Today, you'll hear from three of our slowczech teachers – Veronika, Šárka, and Daniela – as they share their unique Christmas stories. Whether you're learning Czech for (lower) intermediate … The post (285) Vánoční příběhy 3 lektorek slowczech appeared first on slowczech.

Welcome to this episode of the slowczech podcast, designed specifically for beginners learning Czech. I'm Martina, a slowczech teacher and podcast author, here to help you start learning Czech in a fun and engaging way. Today, I'm going to share … The post (284) TOTAL BEGINNER – Martina: Můj diář appeared first on slowczech.

Ahoj! Welcome to our special podcast episode! I'm Eva, and I'll be guiding you through an unforgettable “Weekend at the Cottage” in the Czech Republic. Experience the charm of a Czech chalupa as we fully immerse ourselves in the Czech … The post (283) Eva: Víkend na chalupě appeared first on slowczech.

The theme of today's episode is drinking coffee and tea in the Czech Republic. Do you like tea and coffee? Are they traditional drinks in your country? And what is the typical preparation of tea and coffee where you're from? … The post (282***) Veronika: Pití čaje a kávy appeared first on slowczech.

Join tutor Nicole in this new podcast episode as she shares her adventurous and humorous story from her last weekend in Canada. Planning a final hike with her friend Verča, their journey turns into a series of unexpected and amusing … The post (281****) Nicole: Vtipné příběhy 03 “Moje malé problémy – výlet do hor” appeared first on slowczech.

In today's podcast episode, Eliška speaks about the fascinating world of Karel Čapek's famous play ‘RUR', which stands for ‘Rossum's Universal Robots'. If you're intrigued by ‘RUR' and want to go deeper into its themes in Czech, join us at … The post (280**) Eliška: RUR od Karla Čapka appeared first on slowczech.

Dneska mluvíme anglicky! In this revealing episode, Eliška, the heart and soul of slowczech, takes you behind the scenes. Discover the inspiring journey from humble beginnings to a visionary platform that's about more than just language learning. Eliška shares personal … The post (280) Things you might not know about slowczech (anglicky) appeared first on slowczech.