Czech Your Day
Czech Your Day is a daily podcast designed to help foreigners understand and learn Czech through weekly topics. Each episode builds towards Friday's story, teaching both textbook and real-life Czech. Host Renča shares tips and tricks for learning the language as it's actually spoken by Czech people. Transcripts and handouts are available on her website CZECH-ME.COM.
Epizody
Why I Practised Spanish When I Was Really Sick
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.
You’re Sick in Czechia. What Do You Say?
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.Being a
The A2 Exam Is Over. Your Czech Isn’t.
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 spending t
Bydlení: Where Do Czechs Actually Live?
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… what did the
Renee’s Diary | A2 Journey – Part 5: What Can Change in 6 Weeks?
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 foundat
You Ordered SMAŽENÝ SÝR…Then the Waiter Asked THIS 🇨🇿| Real-Life Czech
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 listen to a d
Renee’s Diary | A2 Journey — I Had to Start Showing Up for Myself (PART 4)
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, the e
34°C… and We Went Sledding?! ❄️ | A2 Czech Story
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 and usefu
Renee’s Diary | A2 Journey — I Want to Speak Czech (PART 3)
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 everyday
Renee's Diary | A2 Journey: One Week Later (Part 2)
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, and
My Dog Sára Had Surgery (Learn Czech Through a Real Story)
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 perfect for
Renee's diary aka Renee is sprinting for A2 exam (PART 1)
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.
3 Red Flags
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
Mastering Errands in Czech: From Hairdressers to Mechanics!
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 find them in the
My Friend Jana - Her Life, Hobbies, Preferences and Dislikes
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 wil
From Fog to Sun to Snow: A Czech Weather Rollercoaster!
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/videosYou can join the community Czech Your Da
Exploring My Vietnam Apartment: A Czech Adventure Abroad!
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 my web
From Failure to Phoenix: Mir's Remarkable A2 Exam Story
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 with m
Czech Success: Cilia's Journey to Acing the A2 Exam
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. I
From Fear to Fluency: Karin’s Czech Learning Tale
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)? And my co
Mastering Czech: Tips to Make the Best Out of 120 Episodes
Send Renča a text 😉Wrapping Up Season 2: Tips to Maximize Czech LearningIn 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 🤗RenčaThe list of all episodes is here: https://czech-me.com/daily-podcast-czech-your-day
Czech Your Preferences: Reflecting on 20 and Now (KDYŽ MI BYLO DVACET, RÁDA JSEM CESTOVALA)
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 you
Yesterday's Tale: A Peek into Martin's Day (CO VČERA DĚLAL MARTIN?)
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 without a
Back in Time: A Season 2 Finale (STORY in Czech)
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 thr
Czech Dialogues Unplugged: Mastering 'Have' in the Past Tense
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). Renča
What Questions Would Renča Ask a Potential Tutor? (part 2)
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-podcas
From Holidays to Dates: Czech Verb 'MÍT' (MĚL JSEM DOVOLENOU, MÁM RANDE)
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 article wi
Czech Past Tense Decoded: Master 'To Have (MĚLI, JÁ JSEM MĚLA)
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-mast
Mastering Czech Expressions with 'To Have' (MÁM PRÁCI, MÁM HLAD)
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://czec
Master 3 Dialogues in Czech (at a Restaurant)
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 with
Handling Difficult Czech Restaurant Situations
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 them.
What Questions Would Renča Ask a Potential Tutor? (Part 1)
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.
Mastering Essential Phrases a Waiter Asks You in Czech
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, fo
Flavourful Czech: Master the Menu (from PŘEDKRM to PŘÍLOHA)
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/flavourful
5 Mini Stories in Czech (Perfective x Imperfective Verbs in the Past)
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 translat
From America to Czech Republic: Whitney's Six-Year Adventure (SPECIAL TALK)
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 shar
Where Did You Go? (PART 2B) - NA FESTIVAL, NA NÁVŠTĚVU, etc.
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 37You can download a handout and read an article with English translation
Mastering Czech Movement Verbs: A Past Tense Adventure (+ places with NA)
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.You can download a handout and
Where did you go? PART 2A: NA (ŠEL JSEM NA NÁDRÁŽÍ, ŠLI JSME NA KONCERT)
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 the
From Textbook to Real Talk: Mastering Czech Dialogues in the Past (Kam jsi šla?)
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 textbooks2. 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 sentences
From Dream to Reality: Your Czech Learning Path (Yes, Renča had a dream)
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/
Czech Out: 3 Ways to Say 'Give Me a Break!' or 'Go Away!!' (JDI DO HÁJE!)
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.You 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 here:
Step Back in Time: Mastering 'Go on Foot' in Czech (ŠLI JSME, JÁ JSEM ŠLA)
Send Renča a text 😉This episode is all about TO GO ON FOOT in the past in Czech. Why? 1. You use it a lot2. It's tricky because it's irregular.Therefore I have also created example sentences so that you can see it in context.You 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-s02-e37-d
Czech Time Travel: Mastering Past Expressions (from VČERA RÁNO to MINULÝ ROK)
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.You 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: https:/
Tales in Czech: Mastering Past Tense with Style (2 STORIES)
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-style-
Reflect and Refresh: Documenting Your Czech Journey
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-communi
Mastering Czech Past Tense: The Second Position Secret (NOSILA JSEM x V LÉTĚ JSEM NOSILA)
Send Renča a text 😉Mastering Czech Past Tense: Winter Clothes and Sentence StructuresIn 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 exp
Mastering the Past: Tackle Czech Tenses Today (NOSIL JSEM, NOSILI, etc.)
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 and co
Frosty Fashion: Winter Essentials in Czech (from KABÁT to KOZAČKY)
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.You can download a handout and read an article with English translations here: https://czech-me.com/frosty-fashion-winter-essentials
Czech Market Story: HRUŠKY, BRAMBORY and ATM
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- vegetab
Mastering Czech Measurements: Fruits & Veggies Edition (DVĚ KILA JAHOD, DESET KILO BRAMBOR)
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 Czech:eg
Crack the Code: Perfect Your Czech Pronunciation (Tips from Renča)
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 (COMMU
Your BASIC Czech Phrasebook for Shopping at the Market (JEŠTĚ NĚCO DALŠÍHO?, STOJÍTE VE FRONTĚ?)
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 listeni
From ČESNEK to BRAMBORY: Your Czech Veggie Guide - Part 2 (AT THE MARKET)
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.You can download a handout and read an article with English translations here: ht
Is Renča a Typical Czech? (Her 4 Seasons in a Story)
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 the ye
From Setback to Comeback: Ace Your Czech Journey
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/
A Year in Czech Life: Seasons of the Typical Czech
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 hand
Seasonal Adventures: Mastering Czech Activities Year-Round
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 translations h
Czech Your Seasons: From JARO to ZIMA
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 = springLÉTO = summerPODZIM = autumn/fallZIMA = winterYou can download a handout and read an article with English translations here: https://czech-me.com/seasons-of-the-year-in
Czech Your Taste: 2 Veggie Dialogues
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.com
What are veggies like in Czech? (ZELENINA JE SLADKÁ, HOŘKÁ, KYSELÁ, DRAHÁ,...)
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. HAVE
Understanding Czech People in Real Life - One of the Goals in Season 2
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-day/Th
Savoring Czech: Do You Like It? Exploring Food Preferences (Co ti chutná?)
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 translations
From KVĚTÁK to OKURKA: Vegetables in Czech
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 with t
Renčo, co ráda děláš? Co máš ráda? (STORY ABOUT HOBBIES AND PREFERENCES)
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 Czech2. really, really informal version of real-l
Mastering Czech Preferences (RÁDA ČTU, RÁD CESTUJE, NERAD PEČU)
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-prefe
Talk with Scott: A Unique Journey (No Cases, No Problem)
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 did it
Czech Out Your Preferences: From Travelling to Chocolate (MÁM RÁD CESTOVÁNÍ, MÁ RÁDA ČOKOLÁDU)
Send Renča a text 😉In this episode, Renča shows you how to express likes and dislikes in Czech using the verbs 'MÍT RÁD' and 'MÍT RÁDA'. Renča provides examples to show the difference in usage based on gender and explains the necessity of using nouns or activities in the correct form. You can find the handout as well as the article with English translations here: https://czech-
Unlock Your Czech Leisure Lexicon (CESTOVÁNÍ, ČTENÍ a spol.)
Send Renča a text 😉This episode is all about hobbies. Renča starts the episode with with a short list of hobbies in Czech and their English translation so that even the beginners have the chance to learn.Later she shares explanations in Czech so that you can practice your Czech in context. You can find the handout as well as the article with English translations here: https://czech-me.com/discover
3 Dialogues (Talking About Dates) - Textbook vs. Real-Life Czech
Send Renča a text 😉This episode consists of 3 dialogues - one of them illustrates the differences between textbook Czech and real-life conversational Czech. The scenarios include asking for the date, discussing a friend's upcoming birthday, and a formal interaction, such as talking to police or a doctor. You may find these phrases useful: 'JÁ VÍM' (I know) and 'ZEPTEJ SE!'
Unlocking the Mystery of Czech Birthday Questions (KDY MÁŠ NAROZENINY? KDY JSTE SE NARODIL?)
Send Renča a text 😉In this episode, Renča helps you master how to ask and answer questions about dates and birthdays in Czech. The episode covers both formal and informal ways to ask about birthdays and the month someone was born, complete with practical dialogues and responses. Tune in for a detailed guide with helpful examples to improve your Czech DEFINITELY DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUT. You will see c
Scott’s Czech Journey: No Charts With Cases, No Problem
Send Renča a text 😉In this episode, Renča shares the inspiring story of her student Scott, who struggled with traditional Czech language learning methods but found success. This episode is so worth listening.The link (COMMUNITY Czech Your Day): https://czech-me.com/join-community-czech-your-day/
Unlocking Czech Dates: The Formal vs. The Real
Send Renča a text 😉In this episode, Renča shows you how to say the whole date in Czech - that means the number + the month (and yes, both change).You will hear both versions of Czech: TEXTBOOK (= formal) as well as REAL-LIFE CZECH (= how Czech people really say it in normal conversations).Let me know if you find it helpful when I show you both versions of Czech.You can find the handout + article w
Mastering Czech Dates: From First to Thirty-First (PRVNÍHO - TŘICÁTÉHO PRVNÍHO)
Send Renča a text 😉In this episode, Renča shows you how to say the numbers in Czech when talking about a date (eg. 1. 3. - prvního). She shares not only how to say the phrase WHAT DATE IS IT?, but also numbers from 1st to 31st (slow mode + normal speed).You can download the handout and read the article with English translations here: https://czech-me.com/mastering-czech-dates-from-first-to-thirty-
Fruitful Dialogues: Talk Like a Local in Czech
Send Renča a text 😉In this episode, Renča shows in 2 dialogues the differences between TEXTBOOK CZECH (= formal, the one for exams) and REAL-LIFE CZECH (= informal, the one we use with friends and a family).The dialogues are created in a way to help you review not only different kinds of fruit in Czech, but also phrases such as I like or I don't like.You can download the handout and read an a
Renča's Czech Journey: Paving New Paths
Send Renča a text 😉In this episode, Renča shares her journey as a tutor of Czech who decided not to follow the traditional approach focused on textbooks and drilling grammar. She has created her own approach that helps foreigners learn Czech with or without cases (depending on personal preference), but with the main focus on being able to communicate.She talks about her waiting list and solutions
I Like HRUŠKY, He Doesn't Like RYBÍZ: Fruit Talk in Czech
Send Renča a text 😉In this episode of 'Czech Your Day,' Renča guides you through the proper way to express likes and dislikes in Czech, focusing on various fruits. Learn how to use 'mám rád' for males and 'mám ráda' for females, with clear examples and useful advanced phrases. You will practice different kinds of fruit in Czech from Monday's episode (#01) and you
Czech Your Colours: Fruit Edition!
Send Renča a text 😉Learning Colours with Czech Fruit VocabularyIn this episode you will learn different colours in Czech while practicing different kinds of fruit from yesterday's episode.The episode is divided into two sections: the first where Renča lists the colors with their Czech and English translations, and the second where she quizzes listeners on their understanding. You will also le
From Pomeranč to Hruška: Essential Czech Fruit Words
Send Renča a text 😉Season 2 Kickoff: Learning Fruits and Genders in CzechWelcome to the season two premiere of 'Czech Your Day,' the daily podcast hosted by Renča. This week's focus is on learning different kinds of fruits in Czech. You will not only learn the textbook version, Renča also shares with you the real-life Czech expressions that Czech people use in less formal situations
Behind the Mic: Creating Season 2 & Exciting Projects
Send Renča a text 😉Yes, Renča is back. I had to overcome some technical issues and set up my new schedule. Everything is ready now so I can start recording again.Season 2 will start soon so get ready 💪😁The link (COMMUNITY Czech Your Day): https://czech-me.com/join-community-czech-your-day/
