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 “spát” (to sleep) and “spinkat”? In this episode, Petra shares relatable situations that demonstrat…

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 mind goes blank. Sound familiar? Traditional methods make Czech grammar feel like a puzzle—one that takes years to solve. But what…

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 students across 15 group courses, 73 active individual learners, and more than 31,000 minutes of teaching. T…

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 with your colleagues in a way that reflects the true spirit of the Czech language. From lea…

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 common misconceptions about emotional expressions in Czech culture. If you’re wondering how to co…

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 from Czechia to Ohio in 1911. Kendrick proudly keeps Czech traditions alive, …

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 Adélka, and her mother—spanning decades of Czech history and culture. They chat ab…

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 Czech approach unique. Whether you’re curious about how family-friendly t…

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, complemented by engaging weekly tasks and challenges on Discord. Daniela passionately explores Czech grading systems and the po…

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 every grammar rule, and yet, it feels like you’re not making any real progress? Maybe you’ve set so…

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 away and you feel like you will never have fluent Czech? Does speaking Czech feel like a challenge because you have to pause and think about ea…

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 feeling lost in Czech grammar due to its complexity with cases and verbs. You would like to start saying things correctly just bec…

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 we want to address teachers in Czech. Perfect for beginners, this episode is a mus…

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 a crowded classroom. Moreover, she also shares a bit about the Czech school system. By the way, if …

In this delightful episode of our advanced Czech podcast, hosted by the amazing Petra, we explore the amusing stories of her two cats, Šimon and Frankie. Šimon, who started as a skinny kitten and has grown into a Garfield-like cat, began roaming outside more after Frankie joined the family. Petra uses these charming anecdotes to create an engaging …

Hello there! I’m Petra, your Czech language guide at Slowczech. This time, our podcast explores the fascinating world of years and months. Plus, in our premium segment, you’ll learn how to read and write dates like a pro. If you love culture, idioms, and chatting about interesting topics, this podcast is for you. I’ll also share a cool pop-punk son…

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 it different in your country? We would like to hear the comparison! Would you like to gain access to the complete transcr…

https://slowczech.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/295-Hudebni-epizoda-ceska-jmena-free.mp3 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 they are hardly recognizable for foreigners. Take a quiz …

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? Jsem Eliška, lektorka a ředitelka slowczech, a dnes ti řeknu něco málo o Milanu Kunderovi. Tahle epizoda je jen krátký příběh…

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 for discussing man’s best friend in Czech. Whether you’re a proud dog owner or simply love canine companionship,…

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 Monča, jsem lektorka a taky dělám videa a podcasty. A dneska jsem se inspirovala u studenta Matta. Česky Matt je Matěj …

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 linguistic side of tennis terminology. This Czech podcast in slow Czech is an excellent resou…

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 and relatable way to learn and practice the past tense. Perfect for beginners aiming to enhan…

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. This particular installment not only offers a glimpse into the slowczech Lab, where learners can access…

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 or at advanced level, this episode offers a delightful insight into Czech culture and the varie…