Are you wondering why you don't understand Czech people in normal conversations? This episode will show you why - real-life Czech is like learning another language. And there are not many sources to do so... 2 dialogues in the past tense - that's a good start.
How to say GIVE ME A BREAK! or GO AWAY! in Czech without using really nasty expressions? This episode will show you 3 ways.
In this episode, Renča will show you how to use JÍT (= to go on foot) in the past tense in Czech. ŠLI JSME, ONI ŠLI or JÁ JSEM ŠLA will be a piece of cake for you after this episode.
How to say eg. last month in Czech? Or yesterday in the morning? This short episode will help you feel more confident with this topic in Czech.
Let's practice past tense in Czech with 2 stories created by Renča for you. Have fun while learning.
Past tense in Czech freaks out some foreigners. Don't worry. Renča will show you what happens if the sentence doesn't start with a verb (eg. NOSILA JSEM). Welcome to SECOND POSITION in Czech.
Let's dive into the past tense in Czech. This is the first part in the series dedicated to the past.
Let's practice everything you have learnt so far about veggies and different kinds of fruit in this Czech story. And if you need more help, Renča has translated the whole story into English for you.
You have no idea how to say 2kg of potatoes or 500 g of blueberries? This episode will definitely help you. Listen, learn and feel more confident in Czech.
In this episode, Renča shows you some useful phrases for doing the shopping at the market. As always, you may practice with slow mode as well as normal speed.
Let's learn more veggies in Czech. In this episode, you will have the chance not to only learn Czech vocab, but also dive more into Czech culture or rather Czech cuisine.
Renča has created a story about her preferences and activities she likes or doesn't like doing each season. Can you decide whether she is a typical Czech? (check #24 about a typical Czech first).
Renča shows in short stories what a typical Czech men/Czech woman does in all seasons of the year. You will have the chance to practice the expressions in 3rd person sg. (= he/she)
What can you do in each season of the year? Renča will show you in this episode of CZECH YOUR DAY. She will also share some informal expressions (real-life Czech), so that you can understand us in normal conversations.
Let's have a look at the SEASONS OF THE YEAR in Czech. Renča will help you review the months as well.
Let's practice what all the veggies and CHUTNAT in 2 dialogues that Renča has created for you.
Let's learn how to say sweet, sour, bitter or ripe in Czech. Renča has prepared for you an episode full of example sentences.
Let's learn vegetables in Czech. Renča has created this episode so that both beginners and advanced learners can improve not only their vocabulary in Czech, but also the way you say it.
Renča shares a story about hobbies and preferences in Czech. You can compare both versions of Czech: Standard Czech (= TEXTBOOK VERSION) as well as REAL-LIFE CZECH (this time really, really informal).
How to epress in Czech that you like to do something (or you don't)? In this episode, Renča shows you another way how to do it. She uses clear examples and explanations to help you.
Renča has a special guest - her student Scott. They talk about his unique journey. He is able to speak Czech and understand Czech people without learning a single chart with cases. DON'T MISS THIS EPISODE!
In this episode, Renča shows you how to express in Czech what you like or don't like. It's part 1 in the series since there are more ways how to do that in Czech.
Let's dive into hobbies and leisure time in Czech.
In this episode, you will practice how to ask a friend about someone's birthday. What authorities may ask you. And Renča will also show you a huge difference between TEXTBOOK CZECH and REAL-LIFE CZECH in the first dialogue.
Renča shows you different ways you can be asked by your Czech friends, colleagues or authorities about your BIRTHDAY. And how you can reply.
Scott doesn't know a single case or a chart with cases - yet he understands and speaks CZECH. This episode is definitely worth listening. There isn't only ONE way to learn CZECH.
In this episode, Renča shows you how to say the whole date (number + month) in Czech. You will learn not only TEXTBOOK VERSION (formal Czech for exams), but also the version you will hear in everyday conversations (REAL-LIFE CZECH).
Renča shows you how Czech people say numbers in dates (eg. first, tenth, etc.). You will hear it both in a slow and a normal speed.
Renča shows you in 2 dialogues not only different kinds of fruit, but also phrases such as I like and I don't like. You can also hear TEXTBOOK VERSION and compare it to the REAL-LIFE VERSION of Czech.
Renča shares her journey as a tutor and talks about the podcast as well as the upcoming project that will help a lot foreigners who learn Czech.
You will learn how to express your preferences when talking about fruit in Czech. You will also find out what kinds of fruit are usually used in plural and what kind in a singular form. Renča will also add some real-life Czech ;)
This episode consists of 2 parts. In the first one Renča shows you colours in Czech. In the second one, you will see them "in action" with different kinds of fruit from yesterday's episode.
In this episode Renča shares not only different kinds of fruit in Czech, but also how Czechs really say it in everyday situations.
Last episode of season one. Don't miss it out. It's packed with expressions from not only this week, but also the previous weeks.
In this episode, Renča shares her packing list as well as activities she will do during her holiday. But you will first learn about things that have to be done before starting her trip.
This is the part 3 in the 90-DAY CHALLENGE series. Renča shares her tips and tricks to make huge changes and achieve your goals in a short period of time. She also shares her own experience.
Let's learn and practice some useful modal verbs in Czech (from JÁ MŮŽU to TY NESMÍŠ), as well as holiday vocab (not only from yesterday's episode. As you can see - this one is definitely worth listening to!
Renča shares with you essential vocab related to the topic holiday. She also shares how we really say driving licence in real life (not the formal version). First she gives you Czech expressions with English translations, then she explains the key expressions in Czech only. (The English translation is in this blog post)
In this episode, you can practice really useful expressions JEZDIT and CHODIT (to go) in 3 dialogues. It's also a great way to practice different words expressing frequency in Czech. Renča shows you both slow mode and normal/faster speed in this episode.
Renča shows you how to express in Czech eg. "twice a week", "ten times a year" etc. She also shows you the informal version (how Czechs sometimes pronounce it when they don't speak like textbooks - so that you aren't taken off guard in real life). Some of these expressions will be used in tomorrow's story - as you are already used to ;)
In this episode, Renča asks you 3 important questions that will help you plan your own 90-day challenge - an amazing tool that will help you make huge progress within a short period of time. She also share stories from her previous challenges (ups and downs).
Renča explains to you the difference between JEZDIT and CHODIT - 2 frequently used verbs in Czech. She also gives tons of example sentences for you to learn the forms and practice the words expressing frequency from the previous episode. You will definitely need them for Friday's episode (story).
Do you know how to express frequency in Czech? Sometimes, never, rarely? This episode will definitely help you. Renča also shares example sentences both in a slow mode and normal speed ;)
Let's practice Czech months by sharing plans for next year. This episode is packed by questions and answers (both in a slow mode and normal speed). Take advantage and practice furture tense in Czech as well ;)
How to talk about your future plans and travels in Czech? That's what you will learn in today's episode. Renča shares with you 3 crucial Czech verbs: JÍT, JET and LETĚT to be able to talk your future plans with your Czech friends or colleagues. This episode will help you understand Friday's story.
In this episode, Renča shares with you a really powerful tool that has helped her not only with her Spanish, but also with areas of her life - eg. this podcast. Do you want to speed up the process? Listen to this series and act on it.
Let's finally conquer months in Czech together! 💪 In this episode, Renča will show you how to say eg. IN FEBRUARY or IN MAY. She will also show you how Czechs really say it. Don't work hard, be smart (= lazy, just like Czechs are).
Renča shows you there is a logic behind the names of Czech months. Listen and learn interesting facts.
Story time is here. Let's see how much you are able to understand the vocab from this week (and the previous ones as well). No worries, English translation of the whole story is included ;) The episode is both in a slow mode as well as fast pace.
In this episode, Renča shows you how to express when you go to the shops from Monday's episode. Listen to this episode even if you are more advanced. Why? Because it's a great opportunity for you to master the endings ;)
In this episode, Renča talks about 3 frequent limiting beliefs. Do you let limit yourself? How do these beliefs limit you on your learning journey? Listen to find out.
Do you want to know how it is with payment methods, warranties or complaints in the Czech Republic? What rights do you have? What you may expect? Definitely listen to this episode. It is also useful to those of you who want to take the A2 exam in Czech.
How to say different shops in Czech? What's the difference between lékárna and drogerie? What can you buy in these shops? All of that and so much more is included in this episode!
Do you struggle with buying cheese at the counter because you don't feel confident enough with your Czech? Listen to this episode. It will definitely help you. There are 2 dialogues (both in slow mode and at normal speed) to feel confident in Czech.
Why are some people able to progress in Czech while others aren't as much? What group of learners do you belong to? Listen and decide what you want your future to be like ;)
Renča shows you how Czech people say some of the most popular kinds of cheese in Czech. You will also learn some the typical Czech kinds of cheese and how they change the endings when you combine them with the amounts. Definitely worth listening ;)
To order your favourite cheese at the counter, you need to know how Czech people really do it. No, we don't use the version from textbooks when specifying HOW MUCH cheese we want - this episode is full of real-life Czech. Get ready and dive right in ;)
Renča shows you how you can say in Czech eg. sliced cheese or cheese in cubes so that you feel confident when ordering your favourite cheese at the counter (yes, there will be Friday's episode full of useful phrases for you ;)
Do you struggle with perfective and imperfective verbs in Czech? Don't miss this episode because Renča shows you both groups of verbs in context so that it's more clear to you when to use which group. If you missed PART 1 of the topic DAILY ROUTINE, go back to episodes #6 - #10. Then it will be much easier for you to understand today's story. BTW you will also practice ČTVRT NA + TŘI ČTVRTĚ NA in this episode.
What helps Renča study Spanish every day and thanks to that progress?Renča shares her tips and tricks - such as her rituals, routine in today's episode.
Do you struggle with talking about your daily routine in the future (eg. tomorrow?) This episode will definitely help you with Czech perfective verbs that you will need for that. You will also practice time expressions from the previous episodes.
This episode will help not only beginners, but also advanced learners because Renča shows you how to say QUARTER TO in Czech - both in formal and informal ways. She has also created short dialogues for you to practice.
How to say IT'S QUARTER PAST ... in Czech? This episode will definitely help you. Listen for five minutes and become a pro at telling time in Czech ;)
In this episode, you will not only practice the days of the week and parts of the day, but also plans for the upcoming week. Renča introduces a new format: a story followed by questions and answers. Why? Because it will really help you with learning and catching all the forms even without realizing. Just listen, pay attention and learn ;)
This episode is all about parts of the day and frequent mistakes that English speakers make. Listen and learn to sound more like a native ;)
Do you want to be successful on your learning journey? Don't miss this episode. Self-rewarding is so important, yet underestimated by most of the learners (teachers included, unfortunately).
How do Czech people say eg. on Monday or on Wednesday? Are there any tricks to say it with more ease? To sound more like a native? Definitely. Renča shares all of this and more in this episode.
Renča shows you the days of the week in Czech and the meaning behind the words. Believe it or not - it will all start making sense ;)
Renča shares 3 mini stories in Czech. You will practice vocab and grammar from this week (Czech verbs jít and jet + destinations + means of transport). These stories are great even for advanced learners since Renča reads the stories both in a slow and normal speed.
Why don't you understand Czech people when they say they are going somewhere? Well, Czechs don't speak like textbooks. They frequently "butcher" the language. If you want to understand us, listen to this episode. Renča shares how we often say it in informal situations.
Is it hard for you to find time for learning Czech? Renča shares her tips and tricks she has used on her journey and that have worked really well for her.
This episode is great not only for beginners (as Renča explains the difference between jít and jet - to go in English), but also for more advanced learners. Why? Because you will hear the example sentences both in a slow mode and normal speed. Train your ears to be ready for a normal conversation with Czech friends or colleagues ;)
In this episode, Renča shares means of transport in Czech both in Czech and English. She also challenges more advanced learners by sharing descriptions of each means of transport in Czech. Are you able to understand?
This episode is special. You will not only review double negatives in Czech, but also vocab from previous weeks. And all of that while learning about some facts from Renča's life. JDEME NA TO!
In this episode, Renča shares frequent phrases and idioms with NIKDE, NIKDO and NIC. She will also show you informal way of saying certain expressions so that you can sound more like a native. While doing so you will also practice the topic of this week: DOUBLE NEGATIVE.
Renča shares her own struggles with motivation when she started learning Spanish and how she managed to overcome it. Don't miss this episode if you really want to achieve your goal - learn Czech!
Double negatives in Czech will start making sense after listening to this episode ;) If you missed the previous episode, do it first. It's crucial (especially if you are a beginner/false beginner).
Let's dive into DOUBLE NEGATIVES in Czech. Yesss, you can do it! This is the introductory episode. Don't skip it. It's crucial so that you are able to understand Friday's episode full of DOUBLE NEGATIVES and idioms. You know me - step by step and you become a master ;)
Renča shares a real-life story from one café in Litoměřice. When she wanted to buy a single scoop of ice-cream, she found out it wasn't possible. The smallest amount they sold were 2 scoops. What did she say?
The fear of making mistakes is so frequent. If you experience it, listen to this episode and print the poster. Don't let your fear limit you on your learning journey ;)
This episode will show you how to order your favourite ice-cream in Czech (with or without the scoops). You will definitely feel more confident after listening to this episode.
Ready to decode those mysterious Czech ice cream signs? Master the lingo you need to order your favorite scoops like a local! Or when you want your ice-cream into a paper cup. No problem anymore with this episode;)
Renča shows you how to say your favourite flavours of ice-cream in Czech. And as always you will get something extra. Just dive right in!
Yes, it's Friday - that means time for a story. Listen to the same story TWICE. Why? Because you will practice forms of Czech verbs with JÁ as well as ONA during one listening ;)
This episode is packed. Renča shows you frequently used verbs from the daily routinne such as getting up, leaving for work, coming back home or going to bed. Definitely worth listening because you will need them for Friday's story.
Renča shares not only how to say "IT'S HALF PAST" in Czech, but also how Czech people say it in informal Czech. Don't miss it even if you are more advanced. You will finally know how we say it in both versions (formal and informal Czech).
This episode covers the verb DĚLAT (which is frequently used in informal Czech) and Czech verbs that express having the three main dishes of the day (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Renča shows you how Czech people ask about time and how they answer (both in formal and informal ways). You will use the word HODINA with confidence after this episode.
Renča has created a story so that you can practice the expressions from the whole week. There are 2 versions of the story: 1. slow speed, 2. normal speed. In this way your ears will get used to the way Czech people have normal conversations. You will finally be able to understand us with more confidence.
Renča helps you build up your vocab in Czech again while using the expressions from previous episodes as well. Let's play a treasure hunt while listening and definitely let me know how many words you have found.
In this episode Renča shows you how you can express in Czech that you are getting dressed or you are wearing clothes. She has picked 5 most frequent verbs in Czech that are used in these situations and shows you the differences. Let's listen to it and talk like a native!
Renča shares useful vocabulary in Czech related to the topic SPRING CLOTHES. By listening to this episode you will enhance your chances to understand Friday's episode - a story.
Why are 15-minute lessons so effective? Why my students don't want to go back to longer lessons?
Renča shows 3 ways how to ask in Czech: "Where do you come from?" and how to answer. You will see not only formal, informal and real-life Czech, but also different countries and continents.
Renča shares her tips and tricks that helped her on her learning journey. She wasn't successful at first. So what has changed?
In this article we'll have a look at dates and months in Czech. The dates in Czech are kinda challenging for foreigners. Not only because of numbers, but also because of Czech months. Renča not only shares Standard Czech (= textbook version), but also "real life Czech" (Common Czech - the way we really speak).
In this article we will have a look not only at shops in Czech, but also how they change the endings depending on the verb you use. I have created a chart for you to make it more clear much faster.
In this article Renča explains various greetings Czechs use in different parts of the day. She also shows the informal version (Common Czech/Czech slang).
Renča has created a quiz for you to practise vocabulary in Czech related to the topic TRAVELLING (CESTOVÁNÍ). Have fun while learning Czech. Test your Czech.
Renča has created 3 different quizzes for you to test your Czech. Are you able to buy different kinds of fruit and vegetables at the market? And in Czech? Check your Czech with Renča to find out.
What to say in Czech at the market while buying vegetables? No problem anymore. Renča shares useful phrases with you, how are vegetables called in Czech and also how to say different AMOUNTS of vegetables in Czech.
Renča shares 3 different ways how to ask people in Czech what they like or they are interested in. She also shows multiple ways how you can answer when you get asked.
Can you complete the gaps in the story with the appropriate form of the Czech verb BÝT in this story? Negatives and questions are also included. Test your Czech with Renča
This article will show you how to create questions and negative forms in Czech with Czech verb BÝT (= TO BE). There are plenty of examples in Czech with English translations.
Let's test your knowledge in these quizzes. Czech verb BÝT (TO BE) seems to be easy, right? But are you able to understand even seš* or sou*? There is also 1 quiz for total beginners.
You will learn how to conjugate the Czech verb BÝT (=TO BE) in present tense. I will also show you the forms of the verb in Common Czech so that you are able to understand us in less formal situations.
Renča shares 3 tips that will help you learn Czech long term and not to quit after 3 weeks.
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