Episodes
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Today, MonÄa prepared for you a fun quiz, which will test your knowledge of Czech slang, culture, movies, food, and everyday expressions.
Do you know what âmakatâ means? What Czechs call 100 crowns? Or which Christmas movie almost every Czech watches every year?
In this episode, youâll learn real Czech expressions, discover interesting cultural habits, and see how âCzechâ you really are.
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The post 333 Try this quiz: How Czech Are You? (Beginner Culture & Mindset) appeared first on slowczech.
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In this episode, youâll discover how Czechs watch fairy tales and learn phrases you can use today.
Czech fairy tales are kind of a big thing here a ne jen pro dÄti. You might be surprised that we watch them mostly at Christmas⊠and honestly, often the same ones every year
In this episode, Nikola shares 3 fairy tales that Czechs really love. Youâll hear simple Czech, pick up a few new words (like vodnĂk ), and get a feel for Czech culture at the same time.
Just press play, relax, and maybe get inspired for your next movie night.
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The post 332 TĆi PohĂĄdky â 3 fairy tale films you must see (Beginner Culture & Mindset) appeared first on slowczech.
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This is story how slowczech was born. Where the vision of âspeak Czech in real lifeâ came from, how EliĆĄka knew French grammar but couldnt speak, how she got 96% in German exam (not by studying grammar). In this episode, you will learn the story behind slowczech and the moment she understood that grammar wasnât the way. ANd youâll discover what actually helps you start speaking.
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The post 331 RozumĂĆĄ, ale nemluvĂĆĄ? PĆĂbÄh slowczech (Intermediate Story) appeared first on slowczech.
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Learn Czech naturally through real stories and conversations.
In this episode, youâll discover how Czechs use na and do in everyday life and learn phrases you can use today.Hiiiii, Iâm MonÄa and today I will tell you a simple story about my week. In this story, I used many Czech prepositions NA and DO in real, natural sentences. You will hear how we, Czechs, use these prepositions in real life. How can it help you?
You do not have to remember a single rule; youâll feel what sounds right â jĂt do kancelĂĄĆe, do kavĂĄrny nebo na vĂœlet and you can use the same sentences in a real conversation.
You want to learn even more? Listen again and again and.. znovu and let the sentences settle in your mind.And remember, practice makes it natural.
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The post 330 Learn Czech prepositions NA and DO with a simple story (Beginner Grammar in Action) appeared first on slowczech.
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In this episode, youâll get to know Jaroslav HaĆĄek, the famous Czech spisovatel behind The Good Soldier Ć vejk. Ale⊠this is not a nudnĂĄ history lesson â GabÄa will share with you interesting and maybe a little weird facts about his life. Youâll hear about his love for hospody (who doesnât like Czech beer), his unusual life choices, and why he was a bigamist.
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The post 329 ZapomnÄl, ĆŸe mĂĄ manĆŸelku â spisovatel Jaroslav HaĆĄek (Intermediate Culture) appeared first on slowczech.
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After 10 years of teaching Czech, EliĆĄka knows pretty well why fabulous people struggle with cases and why memorizing declension tables rarely leads to speaking. In this episode, she will tell you what actually helps your brain understand Czech endings and start using them naturally.
Do you prefer reading? You can read an article about the same topic here:https://slowczech.com/czech-cases-explained-stop-memorizing-tables/
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In this episode, you will have an unbelievable luck! You will hear KrteÄek interviewing EliĆĄku.
What a lucky person you are ;))
KrteÄek asks EliĆĄka about her life, her work and her French.
Learn how to ask these questions and how to answer and use them today in your life⊠and learn LOCATIVE case naturally.
Instead of studying theory, you will train your brain to respond automatically.
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The post 328 KrteÄek se ptĂĄ: Kde bydlĂĆĄ? (beginner grammar: locative in dialogue) appeared first on slowczech.
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Speaking Czech feels sometimes stressful? Try this short guided relaxation and notice what happens when your body slows down. You might discover that when you are calm, you understand more⊠And this is how you start speaking more naturally. Less stress = more access to your Czech brain.
MÄj se hezky, uÄ se Äesky.
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The post 327 Relaxace: Mluv Äesky v klidu (All Levels How to Learn Smarter) appeared first on slowczech.
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In this episode, youâll discover what culture shocks foreigners the most when they arrive in the Czech Republic.
From mixed-gender naked saunas to silent public transport, paid public toilets, and the strict rule of taking your shoes off at home â this episode explains what is normal for Czechs but surprising for expats.
Youâll also learn why Czechs donât do small talk, and why that doesnât mean theyâre rude â just different. If you live in Czechia (or plan to), this episode will help you understand Czech mindset, daily habits, and social rules so you can feel more relaxed and confident in real life.
Perfect for expats and learners who want to understand real Czech culture â not just grammar.
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The post 326 KulturnĂ ĆĄoky cizincĆŻ v Äesku. Did that surprise you too? (beginner culture) appeared first on slowczech.
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ZnĂ tvoje ÄeĆĄtina sprĂĄvnÄ, ale poĆĂĄd tak nÄjak tvrdÄ nebo roboticky? V tĂ©to epizodÄ objevĂĆĄ tĆi ÄeskĂĄ filler words â no, jako, prostÄ â dĂky kterĂœm budeĆĄ znĂt pĆirozenÄji, uvolnÄnÄji a zĆŻstaneĆĄ v konverzaci bez stresu. MÄj se hezky, uÄ se Äesky.
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The post 325 Jak znĂt vĂc Äesky: no, jako, prostÄ (Intermediate Vocabulary Focus) appeared first on slowczech.
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Confidence in Czech isnât about talent or perfect Czech grammar, itâs about feeling safe enough to stay in the conversation. In this episode, youâll learn why freezing happens and how tiny âCzech repsâ help your brain relax and speak naturally.
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The post #3 Speak Czech in real life: How confidence in Czech is built appeared first on slowczech.
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Meeting new people in a foreign language is hard.You might understand Czech, but when itâs time to speak, you donât know what to ask. This episode is exactly about that.
In episode 324 SeznamovĂĄnĂ v ÄeĆĄtinÄ: Na co se ptĂĄt?, youâll listen to a simple, realistic speed-dating story and learn practical questions that Czechs actually use when getting to know someone.
This beginner-friendly episode is ideal if you want to:
speak Czech with less stress
practice basic questions about work, hobbies, and personality
hear slow, clear, natural Czech
understand the difference between what people say and what they think
No grammar explanations. No pressure to be perfect.Just real Czech in a real situation that you can start using right away.
Listen to the episode and discover that even simple questions can lead to real conversation.
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The post 324 SeznamovĂĄnĂ v ÄeĆĄtinÄ: Na co se ptĂĄt? (Beginner Real Conversation) appeared first on slowczech.
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With MonÄa a Daniela youâll hear real Czech small talk with phrases like âheleâ, âjakoâ, âtyjoâ and âehhh, nevĂm noâ, plus weekend plans, weather chat and simple ways to keep the conversation going⊠all beginner-friendly and natural. MÄj se hezky, uÄ se Äesky!
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The post 323 Co novĂœho? Small talk na zastĂĄvce (Beginner Real Conversation) appeared first on slowczech.
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When your Czech suddenly disappears, your brain is not your enemy⊠itâs just panicking and trying to protect you :))
In this second episode of âSpeak Czech in real lifeâ, youâll learn why you freeze with real Czechs and tiny tools that help you stay calm, steady and actually enjoy the conversation.
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The post #2 Speak Czech in real life: Why your brain freezes when Czechs talk to you (and how to stay calm) appeared first on slowczech.
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Learn Czech naturally through real stories and conversations.
In this episode, youâll discover how Czechs talk when they meet a friend in the city and try to choose a place for coffee, dessert or dinner.
Youâll hear a natural dialogue full of useful phrases you can use the next time you meet someone in Czech â asking where to go, talking about cafĂ©s, restaurants and food, and sharing your preferences in a friendly way.If you want more natural Czech in your life, this episode is for you.
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The post 322 SetkĂĄnĂ v BrnÄ: Kam jdeme na kafe a jĂdlo? (Advanced Real Conversation) appeared first on slowczech.
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Learn Czech naturally through real stories and conversations.
In this episode, youâll discover why you understand Czech⊠but still canât use it in real life and how to finally speak with confidence, ease, and a little Czech playfulness. We explore the difference between textbook Czech and the Czech people actually speak, why your brain freezes in real moments, and how to prepare for the situations you truly live in: doctors, ĆĄkolka, neighbours, family lunches, all of it.
Youâll leave with a simple method you can start using today to speak more naturally and feel more at home here.
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The post #1 Speak Czech in real life: Why you still canât use what you learned appeared first on slowczech.
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Learn Czech naturally through real stories and conversations.In this episode, youâll join Monika on a walk through the streets of Brno: from MoravskĂ© nĂĄmÄstĂ to the famous Brno astronomical clock, and of course, a stop for the best BoĆŸskĂœ kopeÄek ice cream. Youâll hear how native speakers really talk about places, describe what they see, and share small stories â all in slow, clear Czech you can understand. Itâs perfect for intermediate learners who want to feel confident in real Czech conversations and enjoy the language as itâs truly spoken.
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The post 321 V BrnÄ: MoravĂĄk, orloj a zmrzlina (Intermediate, Culture) appeared first on slowczech.
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Struggling with Czech grammar? Youâre not alone!
If youâve been trying to learn Czech online or through traditional Czech lessons, you probably noticed that grammar can sometimes feel like a monster youâll never conquer. But donât worry â itâs time to flip that story around! With slowczech, Iâll show you how to stop overthinking grammar rules and start speaking Czech naturally, like a real local.
Learn Czech Naturally & Confidently
Using practical tips and mindset shifts, youâll discover how to turn grammar from a wall into your biggest supporter. No more freezing up during conversations or feeling stuck because of complicated rules. Slowczech is all about making learning Czech fun, relaxed, and effective. Whether youâre searching for free material to learn Czech or want to join online lessons to learn Czech from a friendly Czech teacher, youâre in the right place.
Why Traditional Methods Donât Work
I get it â studying grammar for years without feeling progress can be frustrating. Thatâs why I focus on retraining your brain so you can react, speak, and feel confident in Czech right away! Learn the secret mindset shift that unlocks fluency and helps you speak Czech naturally in real life.
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The post [EN] Stop fighting Czech grammar⊠start using it naturally (easy shift you can do right now) appeared first on slowczech.
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Czech Cases Donât Work Like This! (The Smarter Way to Learn Czech)
Hey Czech learner Youâve probably heard: âJust master the 7 Czech cases and youâll speak fluently.â But come on⊠you know thatâs not true. Endless charts, endings, and tables donât help you in real-life conversations.
Why Czech grammar feels so hardWhen you memorize case rules, youâre storing them in the wrong part of your brain. You freeze, translate in your head, and miss the moment. Thatâs why Czech feels stressful instead of natural. The good news? You donât need to think about nominative or accusative to have fun conversations.
What works insteadYou need repetition, real-life chunks, and everyday phrases. Learn Czech online in a way that makes senseâthrough practical examples like DĂky za dĂĄrek or MluvĂm s kamarĂĄdem. With enough practice, your brain builds automatic patterns and you finally feel confident speaking Czech.
Your next stepIf you want more than just tips, join slowczech Lab. Itâs the place where you get live online Czech lessons, meet learners like you, and practice with the best Czech tutors in a no-stress zone. Plus, youâll always find free material to learn Czech, podcasts, and videos to keep you motivated.
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From Feeling Alone to Making Real Progress in Czech
Do you sometimes feel like youâre learning Czech all alone?You sit with your app, your textbook, maybe even a podcastâbut when it comes to real life, you freeze. People around you donât get it. They switch back to English, or they ask: âWhy even bother learning Czech?â And suddenly, you feel stuck, invisible, and discouraged.
I know how heavy that feels.And I also know this: language doesnât grow in isolation.
Czech is not just grammar tables and vocabulary lists. Czech grows in conversations. In real-life moments. In safe spaces where you can make mistakes without being judged. With people who cheer you on and celebrate your small wins.
In this post (and video), youâll discover:
Why learning alone makes your progress slower.
The hidden reason apps and textbooks feel so frustrating.
The missing piece that finally gives you confidence to speak Czech.
How the right community of learners can make Czech feel natural, joyful, and truly yours.
Because you donât want to be a tourist in your own life here. You want to belong. You want to reply at the doctorâs office without panic, chat with colleagues, and feel part of Czech conversations with your friends and family.
And the good news? You donât need to wait years. Once you stop learning in isolation and start learning with the right people, progress comes so much faster.
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MÄj se hezky, uÄ se Äesky,EliĆĄka
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