Czech Your Day

Send Renča a text 😉 This episode is so special. Why? Because Mir is openly talking about his failure during the first attempt for his A2 exam. Why did he fail? What happened next before meeting me and starting a new chapter in his learning journey that lead to his SUCCESS? Why 58 x 90-minute traditional lessons didn't lead him to success? How is it possible that the equivalent of 9 lessons w...

Send Renča a text 😉 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...

Send Renča a text 😉 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)?...

Send Renča a text 😉 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 The list of all episodes is here: https://czech-me.com/daily-podcast-czech-y...

Send Renča a text 😉 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...

Send Renča a text 😉 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 withou...

Send Renča a text 😉 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...

Send Renča a text 😉 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). Re...

Send Renča a text 😉 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. The list of all episodes is here: https://czech-me.com/daily-po...

Send Renča a text 😉 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 articl...

Send Renča a text 😉 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-m...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča shares with you essential Czech expressions in which the verb 'MÍT' is used.  Renča explains how these phrases differ from English, covering common usages like MÁM ČAS (I have time), MÁM PRÁCI (I am busy), and MÁM HLAD (I am hungry), etc. I highly recommend you to download the handout + check the article with English translations here: https://...

Send Renča a text 😉 Join Renča on this episode of Czech Your Day as she wraps up a week focused on mastering useful Czech phrases for restaurant situations. This Friday episode features three practical dialogues to help you apply what you've learned about ordering food and drinks, addressing waitstaff, and paying the bill.  I highly recommend you to download the handout + check the article w...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča introduces useful Czech phrases for customers dining at restaurants. She covers common situations like asking for a menu, placing an order, inquiring about recommendations, requesting the bill, and handling payment issues.  Renča also discusses potential challenges in Czech restaurant service and provides simple, practical language tips for navigating th...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode Renča shares questions she would ask a tutor if she wanted one. Part 2 will follow next week so that you can pitch in as well.

Send Renča a text 😉 In today's episode, Renča shows you useful phrases you might hear from waitstaff in Czech restaurants, such as 'Už máte vybráno?' (Are you ready to order?), 'Co si dáte k pití?' (What would you like to drink?), and 'Budete platit hotově nebo kartou?' (Will you pay in cash or by card?).  Whether you're a beginner or more advanced learner,...

Send Renča a text 😉 After listening to this episode, you won't be taken off guard when reading a menu in Czech. You will understand main sections (such as starters, sides or soups). Renča also shares a bit from Czech culture: typical Czech soups or main dishes, etc. I highly recommend you to download the handout + check the article with English translations here: https://czech-me.com/ flavou...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča has prepared for you 5 mini stories in which you will see mainly verbs of movement in the past + lots of expressions with the preposition NA.  When you check the context all the perfective - imperfective mumbo jumbo will start making more sense. Let the context help you. I highly recommend you to download the handout + check the article with English tran...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this special episode, Whitney shares her experience and really useful tips that have helped her reach a really high level of Czech. She is able to have deep talks in Czech. What it's like to move to the Czech Republic with one kid, giving birth to two more and knowing you want to stay here long-term so learning Czech is crucial for you? THANK YOU SO MUCH, WHITNEY, for...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča shares with you 9 more frequent places that are used with the preposition NA. You will not only learn the base form, but you will also practice question words. How so? Because Renča has prepared for you 9 questions. To go on foot in the past tense (JÍT - JÁ JSEM ŠEL): Season 2, Episode 37 Y ou can download a handout and read an article with English trans...

Send Renča a text 😉 Today's episode is different. I know that learning Czech verbs of movement... and in the past tense - that's a challenge. So to have more fun, I have turned today's episode into a game. I hope you will enjoy it while practicing not only the verbs JEZDIT, CHODIT and JET, but also places with NA that you learned in the previous episode. Y ou can download a handout...

Send Renča a text 😉 Renča has picked 7 frequent locastions that are used with NA. So answering a question WHERE DID YOU GO YESTERDAY? = KAM JSI VČERA ŠEL/ŠLA? won't be a nightmare for you anymore. You will always hear the expression in the base form and then in an example sentence. It will also make you revize the forms of the verb JÍT in the past tense (= to go on foot) as weel as days of t...

Send Renča a text 😉 Renča has prepared for you 2 dialogues in the past tense in Czech. There are two versions:  1. Standard Czech = what you can find in textbooks 2. Real-life Czech = how we really speak with friends and in informal situations (we don't usually write it down, but we speak like that) If the vocab is too challenging for you, download the handout + read the article with all sen...

Send Renča a text 😉 Don't miss this episode.  Dreams are definitely worth making them a reality. The link (COMMUNITY Czech Your Day): https://czech-me.com/join-community-czech-your-day/

Send Renča a text 😉 In today's episode, youwill learn to use the expressions 'Jdi k čertu!', 'Jdi k šípku!' , and 'Jdi do háje'.  Time to have fun. Y ou can download a handout and read an article with English translations here: https://czech-me.com/3-ways-to-say-in-czech-give-me-a-break-or-go-away-s02-e37-daily-podcast-czech-your-day/ The list of all episodes is...