Czech Your Day

Send Renča a text 😉 This episode is all about TO GO ON FOOT in the past in Czech. Why?  1. You use it a lot 2. It's tricky because it's irregular. Therefore I have also created example sentences so that you can see it in context. Y ou can download a handout and read an article with English translations here: https://czech-me.com/to-go-on-foot-in-the-past-in-czech-sli-jsme-ja-jsem-sel-s0...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this short episode, Renča shares with you some key time expressions frequently used in the past. Listen, learn and get ready for the story on Friday. Y ou can download a handout and read an article with English translations here: https://czech-me.com/frequent-czech-expressions-used-in-the-past-part-1-s02-e36-daily-podcast-czech-your-day/ The list of all episodes is here: ht...

Send Renča a text 😉 This episode is packed. Renča has created 2 stories for you to practice not only past tense in Czech, but also clothes, seasons of the year and preferences that you have learnt in the previous weeks. If more help is needed, download the handout and read the article with English translations of both stories here: https://czech-me.com/tales-in-czech-mastering-past-tense-with-sty...

Send Renča a text 😉 Are you documenting your learning journey? Are you recording yourself? Why? Why not? Renča shares her opinion, as well as some tips that may help you a lot - well, they have definitely helped her students. So listen to find out. The list of all episodes is here: https://czech-me.com/daily-podcast-czech-your-day/ The link (COMMUNITY Czech Your Day): https://czech-me.com/join-co...

Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering Czech Past Tense: Winter Clothes and Sentence Structures In this episode, we focus on what's happening in Czech sentences in the past tense if the verbs don't begin the sentence (eg. V LÉTĚ JSEM NOSILA SUKNĚ A ŠATY).  Renča shows you clear examples so that you can hear both versions. There is even an extra bonus waiting for you (which will help you practice...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča guides you through the formation of the past tense in Czech, using the verb 'to wear' (nosit) to illustrate. The episode provides examples using masculine, feminine, and neutral forms, highlighting the changes in verb endings.  It also offers a refresher on Czech vocabulary for clothing.  Future episodes will cover irregular past tense verbs an...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča shares basic vocab in Czech typical for winter season. In the first part, Renča shows the expressions in Czech and English (first slow, than fast) In the second part, Renča gives explanations in Czech for each piece of clothes. Y ou can download a handout and read an article with English translations here: https://czech-me.com/frosty-fashion-winter-essen...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča tells a story from a market. When she talks to the greengrocer, she uses mostly Standard Czech, whereas he uses rather informal version of Czech (eg. Nashle* instead of Na shledanou). You will practice tons of stuff from the previous weeks. If you missed these episodes, check them first: - different kinds of fruit in Czech: SEASON 2, episodes #1 - #5 - v...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, you will practice what you have learnt so far (amounts - eg. how to say 250 grams + veggies and fruits in Czech). All the puzzle pieces from the previous weeks will start making sense. So if you missed the previous episodes, go back and listen to them first. Why? It would be too challenging for you. This episode is about saying amounts + veggies/fruits in Czec...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this special episode, Renča shares some real-life stories to show you how important it is to say the words in Czech properly (otherwise you may get yourself into some really hilarious situations)... Renča also gives you tips how to work on your pronunciation even without a tutor. The list of all episodes is here: https://czech-me.com/daily-podcast-czech-your-day/ The link (...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode,' Renča guides you through practical Czech phrases for buying vegetables or fruit at the market.  You will learn how to ask if someone is queuing, make requests for specific quantities of produce, and respond to shop assistants with common, conversational phrases.  Renča says the phrases both in a slow mode and normal speed so that you can improve your lis...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča shares with you Czech vocabulary and explanations for various veggies like garlic, leek, onion, and potatoes, along with their typical uses in Czech cuisine. So you will get the chance not to only learn Czech vocab, but also dive more into Czech culture or rather Czech cuisine. Y ou can download a handout and read an article with English translations her...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode,  Renča shares her activities from spring to winter, highlighting her preferences and practices.  You will have the chance to practice different ways of expressing likes and dislikes in Czech (mám ráda x ráda x chutná mi x nechutnají mi). If you missed these episodes, go back to the beginning of SEASON 2. As a bonus, Renča shares with you the first season of th...

Send Renča a text 😉 What to do when you lose the fuel and stop learning Czech for some time... only to realise you want to get back on track. Renča shares some tips and her opinion. Chill and enjoy. There is a story waiting for you tomorrow.  I can't wait for your feedback. The link (COMMUNITY Czech Your Day): https://czech-me.com/join-community-czech-your-day/

Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode Renča introduces us to a variety of seasonal activities and traditions in the Czech Republic. From celebrating Easter and gardening in the spring, having holidays in the summer, attending wine festivals and mushroom picking in the fall, to baking Christmas cookies and skiing in the winter. All of that in Standard Czech (= textbook version). You can download a h...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode of 'Czech Your Day,' Renča explores seasonal activities in the Czech language, providing both formal and informal expressions. Renča guides beginners on seasonal vocabulary and propositions, while advanced learners can enhance their vocabulary with real-life Czech verbs and vocab. You can download a handout and read an article with English translation...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, we will dive into the seasons of the year Renča reviews the months corresponding to each season and adds something extra (eg. what she likes about that particular season of the year). JARO = spring LÉTO = summer PODZIM = autumn/fall ZIMA = winter Y ou can download a handout and read an article with English translations here: https://czech-me.com/seasons-of-the...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča shares with you 2 dialogues that focus on the verb 'CHUTNAT' and the phrases 'MÁM RÁD/MÁM RÁDA' using various vegetables as examples.  The episode includes slowly read and fast versions of the dialogues to help you understand and practice.  You can download a handout and read an article with English translations here: https://czech-me...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča focuses on describing the qualities of various vegetables in Czech.  You will learn how to describe vegetables as sweet (= sladká), sour (= kyselá), bitter (= hořká), salty (=vslaná), ripe (= zralá), unripe (= nezralá), big (= velká), small (= malá), cheap (= levná), or expensive (= drahá).  This episode is packed - lots of repetition, lots of exmples. H...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode,  Renča explains why there are more recordings with REAL-LIFE CZECH (= the way Czech people speak with friends and family).  Renča discusses her 25 years of teaching experience, shares stories from students, and introduces a special project to provide more support and resources.  The list of all episodes is here: https://czech-me.com/daily-podcast-czech-your-da...

Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering Czech Food Preferences with ‘Chutnat’ In this episode, Renča shows you how to express your likes and dislikes regarding food and drinks in Czech. The episode focuses on using the verb 'chutnat'. As always, you will hear the expressions in context. Renča has created multiple mini dialogues. You can find the handout as well as the article with English transla...

Send Renča a text 😉 In today's episode, Renča guides listeners through the Czech names of various vegetables, You can work on your pronunciation by shadowing Renča (there is the fast version for more advanced as well as slower one for total beginners) The episode covers a wide range of veggies including cauliflower, eggplant, sweet potato, cucumber, zucchini, potato, and many more, along wit...

Send Renča a text 😉 Yes, it's Friday and that means you will put into practice what you have learnt so far. Renča has a story for you full of RÁDA and MÁM RÁDA and different activites and hobbies (no worries, Renča gives you a brief summary in English first, so that you don't feel totally lost). There are 2 versions of the story: 1. Standard Czech 2. really, really informal version of r...

Send Renča a text 😉 In today's episode, we dive into expressing likes and dislikes in Czech using the forms RÁD, RÁDA, NERAD, and NERADA. Renča contrasts textbook Czech with real-life usage, providing clear examples and practice sentences for both male and female speakers.  You can find the handout as well as the article with English translations here: https://czech-me.com/mastering-czech-pr...

Send Renča a text 😉 This episode is truly special. My student Scott doesn't know a single case in Czech, yet he manages to have a phone call in Czech or understands what his Czech colleagues talk about (fast) in Czech. Don't miss this episode. It's definitely worth listening. BIG THANKS TO SCOTT for shooting this episode with me. I haven't edited our conversation at all. We di...