Czech Your Day is a daily podcast that helps foreigners really understand and learn Czech through weekly topics. Each episode of the week gets you one step closer to understanding Friday's episode - the story. Renča shows not only the "textbook version" of Czech, but also the "real-life Czech" (that means the way Czech people speak at home or with their friends). Yes, that's exactly what foreigners struggle with - being able to have a normal conversation with your Czech friends and colleague ...
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Slavstvuyte is a podcast dedicated to exploring the fascinating world of Slavic languages. Join me as we delve into the rich history, vibrant cultures, and diverse communities that make up the Slavic-speaking world. From Russian to Czech, Polish to Ukrainian, and everything in between, I will take you on a journey through the sounds, structures, and quirks that make Slavic languages unique. Each episode, your host, along with a variety of experts, will explore a different aspect of Slavic la ...
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A Cheesy Adventure in Czech: Shopping Dialogues
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5:02Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode , Renča, shares cheese-related dialogues in Czech. You will hear two scenarios of ordering cheese at a supermarket or delicacy shop, with dialogues first read slowly, then at normal speed. Download the handout here: https://czech-me.com/episode-40-daily-podcast-czech-your-day-transcript-included/ 00:21 This Week'…
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Episode 29: River Seine reopens to swimmers for first time in a century
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12:40In today's news story, we find out about the reopening of the Seine for open water swimming. We also discuss why so many people are turning to open water swimming as a new hobby! Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quiz…
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Czech Your Progress: The Power of Taking Action
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7:31Send Renča a text 😉 Have you ever wondered why some people are able to make such a huge progress while learning and others aren't? Check today's episode. Renča shares a really important skill that will help you on your learning journey. 00:21 The Importance of Taking Action 01:42 Three Groups of Language Learners 04:05 The Key to Real Progress…
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Cheese Lovers Guide in CZECH: From Eidam to Parmazán and More
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8:19Send Renča a text 😉 Do you know how Czech people say famous kinds of cheese such as CHEDDAR or MOZZARELLA? And do you know what happens with the endings if you say the amount (eg. 200 g = dvacet deka*)? Renča shares all of that and so much more in today's episode. Listen and get ready for Friday's episode with two dialogues so that you can become a…
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Become a Cheese Counter Pro: Czech Weights Simplified (from DESET DEKA to KILO)
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6:59Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča helps listeners understand real-life Czech commonly used in shops, particularly focusing on the Czech terminology for weights and measures related to buying cheese. Don't sound like textbooks, say it like natives do ;) Download the handout here: https://czech-me.com/episode-37-daily-podcast-czech-your-day-…
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Episode 28: Thousands mistakenly told they’d won millions in Norwegian lottery error
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18:49In today's episode, thousands of Norwegians thought they had won the lottery... but hadn't! In the grammar section, we look at how we use the past perfect tense. I’ve created a short survey to find out what you like about the podcast, what you'd like more of, and how I can improve it for you. It only takes two or three minutes, and your feedback wi…
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Say Cheese! Your CZECH Guide to Slices, Cubes, and More (PLÁTKOVÝ, V CELKU, ...)
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5:27Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode of Czech Your Day, Renča guides you through essential Czech expressions related to different types of cheese. It covers terms like 'v celku' (whole), 'plátkový' (sliced), 'uzený' (smoked), 'strouhaný' (grated), 'na kostičky' (cubed), and 'na kostky' (larger cubes). Additionally, Renča shares informal versions of …
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Daily Routine Unveiled: CZECH Perfective & Imperfective Verbs in Action - VSTÁVÁM X VSTANU (STORY)
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7:38Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering Czech Verbs: Daily Routine in Context In this special episode, Renča dives into the usage of perfective and imperfective verbs in Czech, particularly focusing on daily routines. Through a story detailing her daily activities and future plans, you will see how to differentiate and use these verbs correctly. All of that …
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Episode 27: Father jumps overboard to save daughter on Disney cruise
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18:53In today's episode, a man jumped off a cruise ship to save his daughter who had fallen while having her photo taken! In the grammar section, we'll be discussing the past continuous tense and doing a short exercise to practise. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan…
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Learning with Joy and Efficiency: My Language Journey Hacks
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8:12Send Renča a text 😉 Language Learning Hacks for Consistency and Progress In this episode, Renča shares her personal strategies and rituals for effective language learning so that you can achieve your goals. 00:35 Learning Hacks for Language Mastery 01:21 Creating Effective Learning Rituals 03:00 Overcoming Obstacles and Staying Consistent 05:17 The…
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Mastering CZECH Perfective Verbs in Tomorrow's Routine - ZÍTRA VSTANU (short story)
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10:03Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering Czech Daily Routine: Future Plans In this episode, Renča guides you through expressions for daily routines in Czech, specifically focusing on how to talk about future plans. The episode includes practical examples with both the infinitive and first person singular forms of verbs related to daily activities, such as wak…
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Get Your Czech Clock Ticking: Learn 'Quarter To' (TŘI ČTVRTĚ NA)!
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6:12Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering 'Quarter To' in Czech - TŘÍ ČTVRTĚ In this episode of Czech Your Day, Renča focuses on showing you how to express 'quarter to' in Czech. You will hear all combinations possible. Renča will also show you the informal way Czech people frequently say some of the numbers - yes, we don't speak like textbooks so it's better …
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Episode 26: Calls grow for Scotland-wide summit on aggressive seagulls
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14:53In today's news story, aggressive birds are causing serious problems in Scotland! In the grammar section, we'll be looking at how we use the word 'without'. Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more…
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Tick Tock Czech: Quarter Past (ČTVRT NA) Made Easy
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5:29Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča shows you how to express 'quarter past' times in Czech. You will be able to say eg. it's quarter past three in Czech with ease and confidence after listening to this episode. Download the handout here: https://czech-me.com/episode-31-daily-podcast-czech-your-day-transcript-included/ 00:20 Today's Topic: Te…
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A Czech Story: Mapping Out Future Plans for Next Week
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8:33Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering Czech: Days of the Week and Future Tense Practice In this episode of 'Czech Your Day,' Renča shares a special story about her plans for the upcoming week, utilizing the future tense, parts of the day as well as days of the week, and includes a series of questions and answers for deeper practice. Get the handout here: h…
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From Ráno to Půlnoc: Mastering Czech Parts of the Day
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6:56Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering Czech: Understanding Parts of the Day + avoiding typical mistakes of English speakers In this episode, Renča shows you the parts of the day and common mistakes made by foreigners. You will learn expressions like 'ráno' (morning), 'dopledne' (before noon), and 'odpoledne' (afternoon), among others. The episode concludes…
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Episode 25: Czech family charged with running fake dental clinic after learning online
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13:40In today's episode, a family in the Czech Republic have been charged with running a dental practice illegally! We'll also be discussing some interesting legal language. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus …
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Boosting Learning: The Joys of Rewards with Renča
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7:12Send Renča a text 😉 The Power of Rewards in Learning Czech In this episode of Czech Your Day, Renča discusses the crucial role of self-reward in maintaining long-term motivation while learning Czech. Renča shares her personal experience and routines that help her on her own learning journey (she has been learning Spanish for quite some time and has…
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Unlock the Sound of Czech Days: V PONDĚLÍ, VE STŘEDU and More
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5:16Send Renča a text 😉 How do the days of the week change when we add V/VE (eg. on Monday - v pondělí)? This episode provides practical tips for both beginners and advanced learners to sound more like a native speaker. Renča shows you how Czechs really pronounce the days of the week. And no, we don't pronounce the preposition V as v most of the time (…
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From Pondělí to Neděle: Dive into Czech Days
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8:04Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering Czech Days of the Week In this episode, Renča introduces the Czech days of the week, their English translations, and the meanings behind them. The names in Czech will start making sense after this episode. If you are a beginner/false beginner, you can find the English translation in the link down below. Download the ha…
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Send Renča a text 😉 As you know, Friday is a story time. I have 3 mini stories for you today. By listening to them you will review what you have learnt so far this week. If you missed any episode, go back and listen to them first. There are two speeds again: 1. slow, 2. normal speed. I am really curious who is able to catch it in the normal speed. …
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Episode 24: Italian museum asks for respect after visitors damage crystal-covered chair
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14:00In today's episode, we find out how two visitors damaged a valuable piece of art in Italy. We'll also take a look at some other examples of expensive art getting damaged by members of the public. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to tra…
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Casual Czech: Jít vs. Jet Unplugged aka Talk Like a Native
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4:42Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering Informal Czech: Lazy Pronunciations and Real-Life Examples In this episode Renča shows the informal pronunciations of verbs like JÍT and JET, commonly used in everyday conversations. Renča provides both the proper and less formal versions of essential sentences. Don't skip this episode even if you are an advanced learn…
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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 Expe…
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Getting Around in Czech: Walk or Ride? Jít vs. Jet
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5:59Send 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 your listening …
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Episode 23: Canadian man wins lottery three times in nine months
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17:50In today's news story, we hear about a cancer survivor who can't stop winning the lottery! In the grammar section, we look at the present perfect simple and present perfect continuous tenses. And we discuss whether winning the lottery is as good as it sounds... Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joi…
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Hop On! Discovering Means of Transport in Czech
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6:42Send 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…
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Story: Renča's Fun Facts and Czech Double Negatives
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8:56Send 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 ;) …
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Episode 22: “It’s over for short men”: Tinder trials new height filter for premium users
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16:38In today's news story, some potentially bad news for short men on dating apps! In the grammar section we'll be looking at the 3rd conditional, and as a shorter man myself, I thought I'd share my thoughts on Tinder's new feature! Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben f…
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Nikdo, Nikde, Nic: Frequent Phrases That Pop
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6:59Send 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. Downlo…
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Ignite Your Motivation: A Story of Language Success
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7:53Send 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 …
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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-trans…
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Episode 21: Why are the Spanish police targeting “grannies enjoying the fresh air”?
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17:15In today's episode, we find out why elderly ladies in Spanish villages are causing controversy. In the grammar section, we look at how we use the subjunctive in English. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus…
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Starting Out: Mastering Double Negatives in Czech
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8:05Send 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), nija…
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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 dialogu…
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Episode 20: Turkey to fine passengers who ignore seatbelt signs
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15:48In today's episode, Turkey is handing out fines to passengers who stand up before the seatbelt sign switches off! In the grammar section, we're talking about how we use 'yet' and 'already' in present perfect sentences. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. Y…
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Mistakes, Mishaps, and Mastery: Light Up Your Czech Journey
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6:15Send 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 ep…
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Czech Your Taste: Ordering Ice Cream with Confidence
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7:57Send 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 Orderi…
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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-transcrip…
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Episode 19: Google Maps error causes chaos on German roads
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13:31In today's news story, we look at how a Google Maps errors caused confusion in Germany. We'll also be discussing whether we're too dependant on GPS. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content.…
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Flavours of Czech Joy: The Ice Cream Episode
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5:25Send 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:…
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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 u…
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Episode 18: German “risks life” to win cheese-rolling race again
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14:32Today's episode looks at the famous Gloucestershire cheese-rolling race. In the grammar section, we discuss possessive pronouns (mine, yours, ours etc). Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus cont…
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Wake Up Your Czech Skills: Verbs for Everyday Life
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6:02Send 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…
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Time Talks: Say 'Half Past' Confidently in Czech
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5:34Send 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 emph…
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Episode 17: Cargo ship crashes into man’s garden in Norway
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16:44In today's episode, a Norwegian man gets an unpleasant wake up call. We also take a look at the past continuous tense. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglis…
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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 …
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Czech Time Made Easy: Mastering the Clock in Czech
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6:08Send 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.c…
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Dressing for Spring: A Story in Czech by Renča
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9:11Send 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…
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Spring Into Fashion: Learn Czech Clothing Words
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8:03Send 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 …
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