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Autumn is here, so what are you planning to do? In this episode, we talk about simple autumn activities in Czech — from playing board games to visiting a museum, or taking a break from social media.

This is a relaxed Czech listening practice episode for intermediate learners who want to understand and talk about everyday plans in Czech.

• useful Czech vocabulary for autumn activities
• how to talk about plans and routines
• everyday expressions like "vyhodit", "dát si pauzu" and "chodit spát dřív"
• how Czechs talk about relaxing, organizing and spending time with friends
• practical Czech listening practice through a natural conversation

Are you a night owl, or do you want to start going to bed earlier? Do you write a diary? Do you go for walks in the forest? And how many old things could you throw away?

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Is Český Krumlov really worth visiting, or is it just a tourist trap? Join Monča on a day trip with a friend and discover what this famous Czech town is really like.

In this episode of the slowczech podcast, you’ll practice Czech listening through a real story about visiting Český Krumlov. You’ll hear about authentic Czech food, the UNESCO-listed city center, the castle and its bear, vltavín, and the people who travel down the Vltava River. This is a great episode for intermediate Czech learners who want to improve their listening and learn Czech through real places, experiences and culture.

What you'll learn:

- Czech vocabulary for traveling and visiting places

- words connected with Czech food and restaurants

- how to talk about cities and places in Czech

- vocabulary related to rivers and outdoor activities

- useful Czech words such as smažák, guláš, oplatka, vltavín and vodáci

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Why do words like “čučoriedka” and “korytnačka” sound so cute to many Czechs? And why Czechs and Slovaks behave like siblings?

In this episode, Eliška explores the friendly rivalry between Czechs and Slovaks, funny Slovak words, Czech jokes about Slovakia, and how well Czechs and Slovaks understand each other today.

You’ll learn:

• why Slovak sounds cute to many Czechs
• what “čučoriedka,” “korytnačka” and “vankúš” mean
• why Slovaks often speak Czech in Czechia
• what “naši slovenští bratia” means
• why “čobol” is not a nice word

A fun way to practice Czech listening and understand the cultural references, jokes and expressions you may hear in real conversations.

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Why do Czechs love mushrooms so much? For many Czech families, mushroom picking is a secret tradition, a walk in the forest, a competition, and a way to bring home something delicious.

Learn about Czech mushroom culture, popular mushrooms, edible and poisonous varieties, and traditional dishes like smaženice, kulajda, and houbový kuba. You’ll also hear useful Czech vocabulary and real, natural Czech.

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Czech supermarkets have their own unwritten rules. When a new checkout opens, everyone suddenly starts running. Discounts become impossible to resist, personal space disappears in the queue, and parking can become a competitive sport.

In this episode of the slowczech podcast, we explore the funny everyday habits you might notice in Czech supermarkets while practicing your Czech listening skills.

You’ll hear about:

what happens when a new checkout opens

why Czechs love a good discount

personal space in the checkout queue

shopping carts and getting through crowded aisles

the great self-checkout debate

the struggle to park as close as possible to the entrance

This is a fun way to practice intermediate Czech while discovering some of the everyday habits and cultural details you may encounter in Czechia.

What you'll learn

Czech supermarket vocabulary

useful everyday Czech expressions

how to talk about shopping situations

Czech culture and everyday habits

intermediate Czech listening practice

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Czech supermarkets have their own unwritten rules. When a new checkout opens, everyone suddenly starts running. Discounts become impossible to resist, personal space disappears in the queue, and parking can become a competitive sport.

In this episode of the slowczech podcast, we explore the funny everyday habits you might notice in Czech supermarkets while practicing your Czech listening skills.

You’ll hear about:

what happens when a new checkout opens

why Czechs love a good discount

personal space in the checkout queue

shopping carts and getting through crowded aisles

the great self-checkout debate

the struggle to park as close as possible to the entrance

This is a fun way to practice intermediate Czech while discovering some of the everyday habits and cultural details you may encounter in Czechia.

What you'll learn

Czech supermarket vocabulary

useful everyday Czech expressions

how to talk about shopping situations

Czech culture and everyday habits

intermediate Czech listening practice

???? Get the complete transcript to follow the conversation, learn new vocabulary and improve your Czech listening. Study at your own pace and come back to the episode whenever you want:

https://slowczech.com/czech-podcast/

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Why do Czechs buy five packs of toilet paper when they’re on sale? And why does every Czech home seem to have a collection of empty jars, bags and boxes?

In this episode, Monča talks about funny and surprisingly common Czech habits at home — from freezing bread and preserving food to covering a new sofa with a blanket and keeping a beautiful box of chocolates that nobody is allowed to eat.

You’ll also discover why some of these habits come from life during socialism, when things were harder to find or more expensive.

What you'll learn:

• useful Czech vocabulary about everyday life
• why Czechs love sales and buying things in bulk
• what "zavařovat" means
• why Czechs keep empty jars, boxes and bags
• why bread often goes straight into the freezer
• some funny habits you might see in a Czech family

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Want to practice Czech while travelling?

In this beginner-friendly Czech vlog, Monča comments on Eliška's trip to the Beskydy Mountains. You'll hear slow, natural Czech and learn useful vocabulary connected with hiking, villages, forests, maps and Czech nature.

Perfect for A1–A2 learners who want to improve listening naturally.

• useful Czech words connected with hiking and nature

• real Czech spoken at a slow, comfortable pace

• everyday travel vocabulary you'll remember naturally

• authentic Czech culture and beautiful landscapes

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Going to visit Czech friends or your partner's family for the first time?

Some Czech customs can be surprising—from changing into slippers to leaving with a box of homemade cake. In this episode, Monča shares eight everyday traditions that will help you understand Czech culture and feel more comfortable during real visits.

If you're learning Czech and want authentic Czech listening practice, this episode is a fun way to improve your vocabulary while discovering how Czech families really behave.

• authentic Czech vocabulary
• Czech house visit etiquette
• everyday Czech customs
• useful expressions
• Czech culture through real situations

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Why would millions of Czechs choose Kofola over Coca-Cola? The answer is much bigger than taste.

In this Czech podcast for intermediate learners, you'll discover the surprising history of Kofola—from its secret beginnings in communist Czechoslovakia to becoming one of the country's strongest cultural symbols. Improve your Czech listening while learning authentic vocabulary and fascinating Czech culture.

• the history of Kofola
• authentic Czech vocabulary about history and culture
• why Kofola survived communism and Coca-Cola
• the famous Czech slogan every local knows

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