Czech Your Day

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In this episode, my student Cilia is sharing her experience with the preparation for her A2 exam in Czech as well as the exam itself. And how about her Czech in the future?

Thank you so much, Cilia, for sharing your views and journey with us. 

Quick note: I forgot to use the cable at the first part of the talk. That's why there is a brief moment when our talk sounds weird. I don't normally edit these talks so that it's as authentic as possible. I had to edit out the part when I was searching for the cable this time. My apologies. - See, nobody is perfect.

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I am so glad Karin has agreed to record this talk with me.

Why is this episode so special?

⭐️ Karin is overcoming her fear of speaking Czech 

⭐️ she has reached such a level that she could have this talk in Czech - how has she achieved that?

⭐️ Karin is a teacher - so what it's like to teach a teacher? And what does she think about my 15-minute lessons (as a teacher)? And my community?

This talk is about having fun, huge personal journey and so much more. It's definitely worth listening.

Thank you, Karin, for your patience - waiting for 7 months for my lessons, that's a lot.

And that's the reason I am opening my community. You will get the chance to learn Czech with me without waiting for my lessons for months. I spent last year testing different activities etc. to be able to transform my methods from individual lessons to the community. So that you can experience the same progress as the students from my individual lessons.

The list of all episodes is here: https://czech-me.com/daily-podcast-czech-your-day/

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Wrapping Up Season 2: Tips to Maximize Czech Learning

In the final episode of season 2, Renča reflects on the achievement of creating 120 episodes in eight months and shares essential tips for optimizing the podcast for learning Czech. 

Thank you for your support and enjoying the ride with me 🤗

Renča

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In this episode, Renča takes you on a journey back in time, comparing her likes and dislikes at age 20 to her current preferences. 

In this way you will refresh structures to express preferences in both the past and present tense. Renča shares her changing interests in meditation, walking with a dog, baking, cooking, ginger tea, traveling, reading, swimming, and umbrellas. 

If you aren't familiar with these structures in Czech, go back to episodes #12, #14 and #15 (season 2).

I highly recommend you to download the handout + check the article with English translations here: https://czech-me.com/czech-your-preferences-reflecting-on-20-and-now-kdyz-mi-bylo-dvacet-rada-jsem-cestovalas02-e58-daily-podcast-czech-your-day/

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Renča has created a short story about Martin's day. Why? It will give you a chance to practice all the verbs in the 3rd person (masculine) as well as time (v půl sedmé, ve tři čtvrtě na pět etc.), places and exressions useful when you want to talk about your day.

If you are a beginner or you struggle with listening, use the part in the slow mode first. Listen to it without a handout at first. It may be frustrating, I know. But your ears need to get used to the Czech sounds and words. Try to understand from the context as much as possible. Then use the handout. If you still struggle, use the translations on my website. Once you feel comfortable (it may take several days), push yourself and listen repeatedly to the fast version (without a handout). It may be really challenging at first, but don't give up. It's just like in the gym - your ears need to get used to the "heavy weights" (= fast mode). 

Listening to the episode just once isn't enough.

I highly recommend you to download the handout + check the article with English translations here: https://czech-me.com/yesterdays-tale-a-peek-into-martins-day-co-vcera-delal-martins02-e57-daily-podcast-czech-your-day/

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In this special episode,Renča celebrates the final week of season two by reflecting on the journey so far, with over 115 episodes to date. This week's theme, 'Back in Time,' revisits episodes from season one and two, tweaking them to reinforce vocabulary and practice past tense in Czech. 

This episode focuses on revising the months, places, and past tense verbs through questions and answers. Renča reads slowly at first and then at a faster pace, providing extra practice for you. 

I highly recommend you to download the handout + check the article with English translations here: https://czech-me.com/the-czech-story-unveiled-a-season-finales02-e56-daily-podcast-czech-your-day/

The list of all episodes is here: https://czech-me.com/daily-podcast-czech-your-day/

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00:24 Reflecting on Season Two

02:13 Special Week: Back in Time

03:08 Today's Episode: Revising Months and Places

08:09 Practice Questions

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In this episode, Renča shares with you 2 dialogues in the past tense. You will have the chance to practice the expressions you have learnt this week (#51-#54).

You will hear both dialogues in Standard Czech (= textbook version = the one you need for exams or formal situations). 

And as a bonus, you will hear the first dialogue in a really informal version (real-life Czech). Renča has used lots of informal expressions (also the way she pronounces certain words - eg. od - do, zítra,... - expresses the level of informality (to be honest, she wouldn't use as many informal expressions in one dialogue (it's too informal for her taste), but she wanted to show you different options).

I highly recommend you to download the handout + check the article with English translations here: https://czech-me.com/czech-dialogues-unplugged-mastering-have-in-the-past-tenses02-e55-daily-podcast-czech-your-day/

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00:21 Overview of Today's Episode

01:48 Dialogue 1: Standard Czech

02:21 Dialogue 2: Standard Czech

03:13 Bonus: Real-life Czech

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In this episode, Renča shares with you another set of questions she considers important (and qualities a tutor should have, in her opinion).

This episode and the episode last week have been created to inspire, to make you think, to realize that the price tag isn't the only question to ask the potential tutor.

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In this episode, Renča shares with you frequently used Czech expressions involving the verb 'to have' (such as 'vacation', 'meeting', 'date', and more).

The episode offers translations and explanations in both English and Czech to accommodate learners at different levels. 

I highly recommend you to download the handout + check the article with English translations here: 

The list of all episodes is here: https://czech-me.com/daily-podcast-czech-your-day/

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In this episode, Renča focuses on the verb 'to have' in past tense (as it is irregular). Through various sentences and practical examples. You will also get the chance to practice the expressions from the previous episode.

I highly recommend you to download the handout + check the article with English translations here: https://czech-me.com/czech-past-tense-decoded-master-to-have-meli-ja-jsem-melas02-e52-daily-podcast-czech-your-day/

The list of all episodes is here: https://czech-me.com/daily-podcast-czech-your-day/

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00:22 This Week's Focus: The Verb 'To Have'

00:43 Learning the Past Tense of 'To Have'

01:07 Practice Sentences in Czech

02:37 Detailed Sentence Breakdown

04:34 More Practice Sentences