Czech Your Day

Send Renča a text 😉 You know your phone number by heart. But what happens when someone asks you for it in Czech? 😁 It's funny how even the simplest everyday things can suddenly become a challenge in another language. And sometimes, it's exactly these little moments that make the biggest difference to your confidence. Ready to give it a try? 👉 Your free handout and English translation...

Send Renča a text 😉 Just a little more grammar. A few more words. Maybe one more course. And then I'll finally start speaking Czech. Have you ever told yourself something like that? I hear this quite often from Czech learners. And I understand it. Speaking a foreign language can be uncomfortable, especially when someone is standing right in front of you, waiting for an answer. But there&apos...

Send Renča a text 😉 You know what you want. You know how to order it in Czech. Easy, right? Well… not necessarily. 😁 Because conversations don't always follow the script you've practised in your head. And sometimes, it's the simplest little question that catches you completely off guard. In this episode, we're heading to a Czech restaurant. And you might discover that orderin...

Send Renča a text 😉 You think you know the Czech words. You've learned them, you've practised them, and you're feeling pretty confident. And then you walk into a Czech home… 😁 Hang on. Why is nobody using the words you learned? Don't worry. Your textbook Czech hasn't disappeared. You've just entered a Czech home! Welcome to How Czechs Really Say It – Room by Room ,...

Send Renča a text 😉 I was really sick. And yet, I still decided to practise my Spanish. Why would I do that? Well, the reason might not be what you think. 🎧 Join me for a personal story that might make you look at your own language-learning journey a little differently.

Send Renča a text 😉 You’re in Czechia. You’re not feeling well. And now you need to explain what’s wrong — in Czech. Would you know what to say? In today’s episode, we’re going to the doctor. You’ll hear a realistic dialogue first slowly and then at a more natural speed, so you can not only understand the Czech, but start getting ready to actually use it. Because knowing the words is one thing. B...

Send Renča a text 😉 You passed A2. Now give your Czech somewhere to live. You worked hard, you prepared, you practised — and then finally, the pressure was gone. But what happens to your Czech after that? There’s a part of the post-exam experience we don’t talk about nearly enough. It doesn’t happen overnight. You may not even notice it at first. And no — the answer isn’t another textbook or spen...

Send Renča a text 😉 You learnt dům . You learnt byt . So why does Czech suddenly sound completely different when people start talking about where they live? In this episode of How Czechs Really Say It , we’ll step away from textbook Czech and listen to the words and forms you’re much more likely to hear in real conversations. Some will probably sound familiar. Some might make you think: Wait… wha...

Send Renča a text 😉 Renee had spent 10 months taking individual 90-minute Czech lessons with one goal: to prepare for her A2 exam. But as the exam was getting closer, she realised she wasn’t ready. That’s when she contacted me. And we had just six weeks . When we started working together, it became clear that we weren’t simply filling a few gaps or doing final exam practice. There were important...

Send Renča a text 😉 You know what you want. You’ve practised the sentence. You finally say it in Czech. “Dám si smažený sýr.” Success. 🇨🇿 The waiter understands you. And then… the conversation continues. 😅 In this episode of Czech Your Day , you’ll experience a real restaurant situation that can easily catch Czech learners off guard — even when they know exactly how to order their meal. You’ll l...

Send Renča a text 😉 The past few weeks of Renee’s A2 journey have felt like a rollercoaster. There has been progress — but also a difficult moment that neither of us expected to become part of this episode. So what happened? And what did Renee decide to do next? In Part 4 of Renee’s Diary, we talk honestly about what learning Czech can look like behind the scenes — especially when life gets busy,...

Send Renča a text 😉 It was August. It was 34°C. A perfect hot summer day in the Czech Republic. So how did I end up riding on SNOW? ❄️😄 In today's A2 Czech Story, I'm taking you with me on a little trip to the Krkonoše mountains. What can you practise with this story?  verbs of movement in context   the Czech past tense   useful vocabulary for trips and the mountains   everyday phrases...

Send Renča a text 😉 Renee’s Czech journey continues — and this time, we talk about something many language learners struggle with: time. What happens when life gets busy and you simply don't have as much time for Czech as you would like? How does it affect your lessons? Your confidence? Your progress? In Part 3 of Renée’s diary, we talk honestly about the challenges of fitting Czech into eve...

Send Renča a text 😉 One more week. One more conversation. And a transformation neither of us expected so soon. In this episode, Renee shares what happened after just one more week of learning Czech with me through our 15-minute individual lessons, combined with her daily practice using all the materials inside the Czech Your Day Community. We talk about confidence, pronunciation, everyday Czech,...

Send Renča a text 😉 Today you'll meet someone very special — my dog Sára. 🐶 In this Czech story, you'll follow Sára's journey to the vet and discover what happened before and after her surgery. As you listen, you'll naturally hear useful Czech expressions for real-life situations, including how to talk about what someone can, has to, and mustn't do. This episode is perfe...

Send Renča a text 😉 This is part 1 in the series. Renee has agreed to tracking down her progress. She contacted me after 10 months of unsuccessful learning. How is it for her after the first week of having 15-minute lessons every day + intense work in the Czech Your Day Community? Can she see any difference after only a few lessons? Listen to this series because it's really worth it. 

Send Renča a text 😉 I hope this episode will help lots of you and you won't get into similar situations as the people I am mentioning today. 👉 You can also listen to the episode with Mir here . 👉 If you want to find out what questions I would ask a potential tutor, listen to part 1 here and part 2 here

Send Renča a text 😉 This story is packed - it will help you with: ⭐️ running errands in Czech ⭐️ verb to go in the future (walking as well as by means of transport) ⭐️ days of the week + parts of the day ⭐️ dative case (kadeřnice - ke kadeřnici) ⭐️ reasons (eg. to shorten my hair, to change the tyres, etc.) For the members of the community: - definitely check the visual materials (you can fi...

Send Renča a text 😉 Would you like to practice/learn expressions and questions from the topics ABOUT ME (= O MNĚ), MÍT RÁD(A), RÁD(A), CHUTNAT as well as HOBBIES in Czech? Then this story is the right fit for you. If you don't understand the differences in usage of chutnat, mít rád etc., check previous episodes in this podcast or go to my YouTube channel. I have created short dialogues that...

Send Renča a text 😉 Have you ever heard about APRÍLOVÉ POČASÍ? This episode is exactly about that - a crazy day in April when we experienced the weather from all four seasons - from the sun to the snow... 👉 Jaké je tvoje oblíbené počasí? = Jaké počasí máš rád(a)? A proč? This is the link to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@czech-me-with-renca/videos You can join the community Czech Y...

Send Renča a text 😉 This episode is about my amazing flat in Hanoi. Yes, I spent a fantastic holiday in Vietnam and I will share some stories with you as well. The first one is about my flat. You will have the chance to practice vocabulary related to housing + verbs in the 1st and 3rd person singular (yes, I have created 2 versions of this story). Have fun, enjoy and check the free materials on m...

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...