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In this special episode of Czech Your Day, Renča introduces the 90-Day Challenge— a powerful tool for achieving language learning goals and other personal ambitions. She shares her personal success with the challenges, explaining how dedicating a small amount of time daily for 90 days can lead to significant results. 

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In this episode, Renča shows you how to say in Czech months (eg. 'in June' or 'in December').

She will also show you how Czechs really pronounce it. Don't work hard, be smart and learn the easy/lazy way to pronounce it - just like Czech people do ;)

Download the handout here: https://czech-me.com/episode-47-daily-podcast-czech-your-day-transcript-included/

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This week is all about months in Czech. Let's finally learn them together!

In this episode Renča shares facts and historical reasons behind the names of the months. Yes, there is a logic. ;)

The episode starts by listing the months in both Czech and English.

Download the handout here: https://czech-me.com/episode-46-daily-podcast-czech-your-day-transcript-included/

01:17 Learning Strategy and Resources

03:05 Czech Months: Names and Translations

04:04 Interesting Facts About Each Month

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In today's episode, Renča shares a story about weekend shopping and making a complaint, using expressions from previous lessons. 

If it's too challenging for you, take advantage from the handout and translations that can be found here: https://czech-me.com/episode-45-daily-podcast-czech-your-day-transcript-included/

01:37 Shopping Adventure: Vocabulary in Action

03:04 Detailed Shopping Story: Slow Pace

05:22 Detailed Shopping Story: Fast Pace

06:54 Encouragement and Practice Tips

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Renča will not only show you what happens when you say that you are going/will go to the shops we mentioned on Monday (episode 41), but you will also practice really useful verbs KOUPIT (to buy) & POTŘEBOVAT (to need) + items that you can buy in these particular shops.

Download the handout here: https://czech-me.com/episode-44-daily-podcast-czech-your-day-transcript-included/

Download the handout from episode 41 here: https://czech-me.com/episode-41-daily-podcast-czech-your-day-transcript-included/

00:22 This Week's Focus: Shopping Vocabulary

00:55 Review and Practice

03:12 Common Expressions and Informal Usage

04:22 Practical Sentences for Everyday Use

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In this episode, Renča discusses the impact of limiting beliefs on your ability to learn Czech. She addresses three common limiting beliefs. 

Do you suffer from one of these?

It may be one of the reasons your Czech isn't as good as it could be.

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In this episode, Renča is focusing on handling complaints and payment methods. You will learn essential Czech vocabulary such as 'NA DOBÍRKU' (cash on delivery), 'PŘEVODEM' (via bank transfer), 'REKLAMACE' (complaint), and 'FAKTURA (invoice). Renča also explains the concept of a two-year warranty period (ZÁRUČNÍ DOBA) and VAT (DPH) rates in the Czech Republic. This episode is particularly useful for those planning to take the A2 exam. It's also useful to know the rules (eg. when placing a complaint - what you may expect).

Download the handout here: https://czech-me.com/episode-42-daily-podcast-czech-your-day-transcript-included/

00:00 Introduction to Czech Your Day

00:25 Cultural Differences in the Czech Republic

01:24 Payment Methods in Czech

03:07 Handling Complaints and Warranties

06:00 Understanding VAT in the Czech Republic

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In this episode, Renča not only shares with you how to say different shops in Czech (providing both Czech terms and their English translations), but she also covers what items can be purchased at these shops

Highlights include explanations on where to buy jewelry, electronics, newspapers, sporting goods, flowers, toiletries, shoes, and pharmaceuticals. 

If you want to see the English translations of the explanations in Czech, go to my website CZECH-ME.COM. Each episode has its own blog post with English translations.

Download the handout here: https://czech-me.com/episode-41-daily-podcast-czech-your-day-transcript-included/

01:15 Czech Shops and Their English Translations

02:38 Detailed Descriptions in Czech

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In this episode , Renča, shares cheese-related dialogues in Czech. 

You will hear two scenarios of ordering cheese at a supermarket or delicacy shop, with dialogues first read slowly, then at normal speed. 

Download the handout here: https://czech-me.com/episode-40-daily-podcast-czech-your-day-transcript-included/

00:21 This Week's Theme: Cheese

00:50 Dialogue Practice: Slow Mode

02:16 Dialogue Practice: Normal Speed

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Have you ever wondered why some people are able to make such a huge progress while learning and others  aren't?

Check today's episode. Renča shares a really important skill that will help you on your learning journey.

00:21 The Importance of Taking Action

01:42 Three Groups of Language Learners

04:05 The Key to Real Progress