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Tired of textbooks and grammar drills? This is the Czech podcast for thoughtful adults who want to speak real Czech… the kind you actually hear in daily life. Listen to episodes in slow Czech with authentic stories and conversations that help you immerse through comprehensible input, just like in our Immersion Program. Or join English episodes on mindset and confidence, guiding you to finally use Czech naturally and fearlessly. Since 2016, we’ve helped thousands of learners move from studying to speaking through our 1:1 lessons, Immersion Programs, self-paced courses, YouTube videos and this podcast. If you’re looking for how to learn Czech (and speak it!), a podcast to learn Czech naturally, or want to live the language, you’ve found your place. Because this isn’t textbook Czech… it’s real life in Czech.
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Mar 21, 2025 • 14min
Stop Feeling Awkward! How to Finally Belong in Czech Conversations (with Eliška)
Ahoj, tady Eliška! Mám otázku. Ever feel like you’re just watching Czech conversations happen around you—nodding, smiling, but not really part of them? You’re not alone! Stop Watching Czech. Start Speaking Czech. In this video, I’ll show you how to …
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Mar 13, 2025 • 6min
313 Zkratky – Czechs Say THIS All the Time – But No Textbook Will Teach You! By Eliska and Monca
Speak Czech Like a Local: Abbreviations You NEED to Know! Ever felt lost in Czech conversations when people throw around shortcuts like HáeMko or OSVČ? You’re not alone! Czech abbreviations are everywhere—from shopping and banking to transport and tech. But …
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Feb 16, 2025 • 5min
312 Podcast episode by Petra: Children’s Language -Difference between “jíst” and “papat”
Čauky! Ready for our new podcast episode? Today our tutor Petra explores the charming world of children’s language in Czech. Have you ever wondered about the difference between “jíst” (to eat) and “papat” (a child-friendly term for eating) or between …
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Feb 9, 2025 • 11min
How to Learn Czech Grammar the slowczech Way
How to Learn Czech Grammar the slowczech Way Ahoj, tady Eliška! Are you struggling or confused what is the best way to learn Czech grammar? You know the rules, you’ve studied the cases, but when it’s time to speak, your …
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Jan 6, 2025 • 10min
311 (all levels) 2024 Unfiltred: Wins, Challenges, and Heartfelt Wishes for 2025
Kickstart Your Czech Journey in 2025 Welcome to our first podcast episode of the year 2025! This episode is a heartfelt reflection on our shared successes in 2024 and the exciting journey ahead. With an incredible community, we celebrated 60 …
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Dec 29, 2024 • 7min
310 Veronika: Office Small Talk – The Czech You’ll Actually Use!
Authentic Czech Conversations in the Office with your colleagues In this episode of our podcast to learn Czech, join the wonderful Veronika, your friendly slowczech tutor, as she immerses you in the art of casual conversations in the office. You’ll …
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Dec 15, 2024 • 8min
(309 advanced) Friendship by Monika
Discover Czech Friendships with Monika In the free episode of our podcast to learn Czech, Monika expalins unique nuances of Czech friendships. You’ll discover how Czechs view friendship, the various terms they use like “kamarád” and “známý,” as well as …
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Dec 1, 2024 • 15min
(308 intermediate) Czech Connections: Five US Families, One Heritage by Veronika
Discover Engaging Stories of Czech Heritage In our latest free podcast episode, immerse yourself in captivating narratives that illustrate the rich tapestry of Czech heritage. You’ll hear from Kendrick, who resides in South Carolina and reflects on his family’s emigration …
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Nov 17, 2024 • 7min
(307 intermediate) Petra: From the 60s to Gen Z – life in the Czech republic then and now
Discover the Charm of Three Generations in Czech! In the latest podcast to learn Czech, Petra, your dedicated Czech teacher, welcomes you into a warm, multi-generational conversation. This free episode offers insights into the lives of three women—Petra, her daughter …
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Sep 22, 2024 • 13min
(303 advanced) Daniela: Evaluation in Czech schools
In this delightful episode of our podcast to learn Czech, tutor Daniela invites us to reminisce about the good old times in Czech schools. The episode is part of a rich series that combines 6 videos and 6 podcast episodes, …
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