Czech Your Day

Send Renča a text 😉 I guess everyone has struggled with time. Being able to organize your day to your benefit - that's a game changer. That's why I decided to share tips and tricks that helped me on my journey.  Apps mentioned: UNHOOK, ONE SEC Let me know what works for you ;) 00:36 The Challenge of Finding Time for Czech 02:08 Renča's Personal Experience and Solutions 03:55 Practi...

Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering 'To Go' in Czech: JÍT vs. JET In this episode you will learn the distinctions between the Czech words 'JÍT' and 'JET' for expressing 'to go.' Renča explains how to use 'JÍT' when going on foot and 'JET' when using transportation.  You will build your vocabulary with frequent destinations and also improve you...

Send Renča a text 😉 Exploring Czech Means of Transport In the first part of this episode, Renča introduces various means of transport in Czech and English.  Then Renča challenges you by giving detailed descriptions of each transport method in Czech. Are you able to understand? You can download the handout here:  https://czech-me.com/ episode-25-daily-podcast-czech-your-day-transcript-included-2/...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode you can practice both Czech vocab and grammar  not only from this week, but also the previous ones. Renča has created sentences with double negatives inspired by her own life. There are 2 listenings: 1. slow mode, 2. normal speed - so that you can improve your listening skills in Czech. Have fun while learning ;) You can download the handout here:  https://czec...

Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering Double Negatives in Czech: Idioms and Expressions In this episode Renča shows you common idioms and expressions using NIC, NIKDO, and NIKDE (and of course double negatives). She shares practical examples and offers tips for both beginners and advanced learners to practice and improve their Czech language skills.  Download the handout here: https://czech-me.com/episod...

Send Renča a text 😉 Finding Your Inner Drive for Learning CZECH In this episode Renča shares her personal experience with learning Spanish. She shows how much her learning journey has changed after unlocking her internal motivation and the joy that comes from working towards your dreams daily.  00:33 The Marathon of Language Learning 01:31 Personal Story: Learning Spanish 03:17 Finding Your Motiv...

Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering Negative Sentences in Czech In this episode Renča guides you through the usage of negative sentences in Czech. The expressions from yesterday's episode play an important role ;) If you are a beginner/false beginner, definitely download the handout here: https://czech-me.com/episode-17-daily-podcast-czech-your-day-transcript-included/ 00:57 Using Negative Forms 0...

Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering Double Negatives in Czech: Essential Expressions In this episode Renča introduces the concept of double negatives in Czech language. Unlike English, Czech often requires the use of double, triple, or even quadruple negatives.  The episode focuses on six key expressions: nikdy (never), nikdo (nobody), nic (nothing), nijak (in no way), nikde (nowhere), and nikam (to no...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode Renča shares a real-life story from her visit to Litoměřice. You will learn useful phrases to confidently order ice cream in a café or ice cream parlor. How to deal with a situation in Czech when the smallest amount of scoops sold in a café is 2? This story will definitely help you.  The episode features a dialogue both in slow and normal speed to improve your...

Send Renča a text 😉 Embracing Mistakes in Your Czech Learning Journey In this episode Renča starts a new series of episodes. They will appear usually once a week. What will they be about? Renča will share her opinions on frequent struggles of foreigners learning Czech - learning Czech can be fun, not a horrible experience full of struggles.  This episode is about the FEAR of making mistakes.  Mis...

Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering Ice Cream Orders in Czech In this episode of Czech Your Day, Renča shows you how to order ice cream in Czech.  You will hear both versions - with or without scoops - so that you can learn the endings correctly and you can order your favourite flavours of ice cream with confidence. Download the handout here:  01:12 Ordering Ice Cream in Czech 03:20 Understanding Flavo...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode Renča shows you essential Czech vocabulary for ordering ice cream. Learn key phrases and expressions such as 'one scoop', 'two scoops', and the different kinds of containers you might encounter, like 'cone' or 'cup'.  Download the handout here: https://czech-me.com/episode-12-daily-podcast-czech-your-day-transcript-includ...

Send Renča a text 😉 Exploring Ice Cream Flavours in Czech In this episode of 'Czech Your Day',  Renča introduces a new weekly topic focused on ice cream. You will learn how to say various ice cream flavours in Czech and identify the main ingredients. All the ingredients are translated in the handout. You can download today's handout/transcript here: https://czech-me.com/episode-11-...

Send Renča a text 😉 Daily Routine in Czech: Telling Time and Activities In this episode of CZECH YOUR DAY with Renča, the focus is on practicing daily routines and telling time in Czech. You will hear a story in both first person (JÁ) and third person (ONA)  to help you with understanding Czech.  This is not my real schedule. I will share it in the upcoming episodes once your Czech gets even bett...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča shows you how to use verbs related to daily activities such as getting up (vstávat), going to bed/to sleep (chodit spát), leaving for work (odcházet do práce), and brushing teeth (čistit si zuby).  Challenge yourself and combine these verbs with time expressions learned earlier this week ;) You can download the handout/transcript here: https://czech-me.c...

Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering Czech: Using 'It's Half Past' in Formal and Informal Settings In this episode of 'CZECH YOUR DAY,' Renča shows you how to express 'It's half past' in Czech. The episode covers formal and informal versions of telling time, crucial for both exams and casual conversations. Renča provides examples of both versions and emphasizes th...

Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode of CZECH YOUR DAY, Renča guides you through the use of the verb DĚLAT, which means to do, to make, to work, and to prepare in informal Czech. Examples include how to express daily activities such as making coffee or asking where someone works.  Renča also explains the reflexive form DĚLAT SI for actions performed for oneself.  Additionally, the episode covers h...

Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering Czech: Telling Time This week’s focus is on how to express time in Czech. Learn to ask 'What time is it?' and how to respond using both the 12-hour and 24-hour systems commonly used in Czech. Understand the forms and usage of the word 'HODINA' and practice essential phrases.  Don’t forget to check the website Czech-me.com for transcripts and addit...

Send Renča a text 😉 Understanding Spring Clothes in Czech: Put the Whole Week into Practice  In this episode of CZECH YOUR DAY, Renča guides listeners through a story about spring clothes. The episode features a slow and a normal-speed reading of a story about what she typically wears in the spring.  Focus on familiar expressions that you have learnt from the previous episodes. If you haven'...

Send Renča a text 😉 Building Your Czech Spring Wardrobe: Essential Vocabulary In this episode, Renča focuses on spring clothing vocabulary in Czech, providing both the Czech terms and their English translations.  She encourages listeners to revisit previous episodes for a better understanding and explains the importance of frequency and consistency in language learning.  The episode also includes...

Send Renča a text 😉 Welcome to 'CZECH YOUR DAY': Your Daily Guide to Learning Czech! Join Renča in the first episode of 'CZECH YOUR DAY,' where she introduces the format and purpose of this daily podcast dedicated to learning Czech. With over 24 years of language teaching experience, Renča aims to guide you through various topics, starting with 'Spring Clothes.' Each...

Send Renča a text 😉 Learning Spring Clothes Vocabulary in Czech In this episode, Renča introduces a unique system to improve your Czech by focusing on spring clothes vocabulary. Designed for both beginners and advanced learners, the lesson includes translations of words like 'sweater,' or 'jacket,'  Renča explains these words in simple Czech sentences. It will help you build u...

Send Renča a text 😉 Understanding Czech Verbs for Dressing Up In this episode, the focus is on learning Czech expressions related to dressing up. Different verbs such as 'OBLÉKAT SE' for general dressing, 'OBLÉKAT SI' for dressing with specific items, and 'OBLÉKAT' for dressing someone else are explained with examples.  The episode also covers the verbs 'MÍT NA...