In this episode, you’ll get to know Jaroslav Hašek, the famous Czech spisovatel behind The Good Soldier Švejk. Ale… this is not a nudná history lesson — Gabča will share with you interesting and maybe a little weird facts about his life. You’ll hear about his love for hospody (who doesn’t like Czech beer), his unusual life choices, and why he was a bigamist.

Check also:

free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: www.slowczech.com/kit/pod
Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod

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After 10 years of teaching Czech, Eliška 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 Krteček interviewing Elišku.  

What a lucky person you are ;))  

Krteček asks Eliška 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.

free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: www.slowczech.com/kit-pod
Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion-pod

The post 328 Krteček se ptá: Kde bydlíš? (beginner grammar: locative in dialogue) appeared first on slowczech.

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.

Měj se hezky, uč se česky.

free Real Czech Starter Kit: slowczech.com/kit/pod
Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod

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In this episode, you’ll 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 — this episode explains what is normal for Czechs but surprising for expats.

You’ll also learn why Czechs don’t do small talk, and why that doesn’t mean they’re rude — 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 — not just grammar.

free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod
Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod

The post 326 Kulturní šoky cizinců v Česku. Did that surprise you too? (beginner culture) appeared first on slowczech.

Zní tvoje čeština správně, ale pořád tak nějak tvrdě nebo roboticky?
V této epizodě objevíš tři česká filler words – no, jako, prostě – díky kterým budeš znít přirozeněji, uvolněněji a zůstaneš v konverzaci bez stresu.
Měj se hezky, uč se česky.

Learn more:

free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod
Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod

The post 325 Jak znít víc česky: no, jako, prostě (Intermediate Vocabulary Focus) appeared first on slowczech.

Confidence in Czech isn’t about talent or perfect Czech grammar, it’s about feeling safe enough to stay in the conversation. In this episode, you’ll learn why freezing happens and how tiny “Czech reps” help your brain relax and speak naturally.

free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod
Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod

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Meeting new people in a foreign language is hard.
You might understand Czech, but when it’s time to speak, you don’t know what to ask. This episode is exactly about that.

In episode 324 Seznamování v češtině: Na co se ptát?, you’ll 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.

free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod
Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod

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With Monča a Daniela you’ll hear real Czech small talk with phrases like „hele“, „jako“, „tyjo“ and „ehhh, nevím no“, plus weekend plans, weather chat and simple ways to keep the conversation going… all beginner-friendly and natural. Měj se hezky, uč se česky!

free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod
Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod

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When your Czech suddenly disappears, your brain is not your enemy… it’s just panicking and trying to protect you :))

In this second episode of “Speak Czech in real life”, you’ll learn why you freeze with real Czechs and tiny tools that help you stay calm, steady and actually enjoy the conversation.

free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod
Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod

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