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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Renča’s Summer Story: Adventure Awaits in Bali
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8:05Send Renča a text 😉 In this milestone 60th episode of the 'Czech Your Day' podcast, Renča shares a special story. What is it about? It's about an upcoming trip to Bali, detailing her travel plans and activities. Download the handout here: https://czech-me.com/episode-60-daily-podcast-czech-your-day-transcript-included/ 01:33 Special 60th Episode St…
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Czech Your Packing List: Essentials for Your Trip
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9:11Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča is getting ready for a holiday. You will learn what to pack and essential tasks to complete before departure in Czech. The episode is divided into four sections: the episode first outlines packing essentials including clothing, hygiene items, electronics, and important documents. Instructions are provided …
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Achieving Big: Renča's 90-Day Challenge Finale (PART 3)
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16:26Send Renča a text 😉 Mastering Czech: The Power of a 90-Day Challenge In this episode of 'Czech Your Day,' Renča continues discussing the 90-Day Challenge series, highlighting the importance of daily commitment and rewarding oneself. She shares her personal experience and offers a tracker to help you stay on track. The episode provides practical adv…
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Explore Czech Modal Verbs: From Can to Mustn't (Moct - Nesmět)
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6:51Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča focuses on essential Czech verbs related to permissions and prohibitions, such as 'can', 'must', and 'mustn't', as well as holiday-related vocabulary. Renča provides example sentences in both Czech and English to help you learn with more ease. Download the handout here: https://czech-me.com/episode-57-dail…
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Essential Czech Vocab for Your Holiday (from KUFR to ŘIDIČÁK*)
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9:50Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča introduces the new weekly topic focused on holidays. Listeners will learn essential Czech vocabulary and expressions related to travel, such as suitcase, travel insurance, and international driving permit. Renča provides explanations in Czech. You can find the English translation on her website. The link i…
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Czech Dialogues: Mastering 'Jezdit' and 'Chodit' with Renča
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9:14Send Renča a text 😉 Renča has created 3 dialogues in which you can practice not only JEZDIT and CHODIT, but also frequency in Czech (eg. často, třikrát za rok, etc.) and some expressions from the previous weeks. You will hear the dialogues not only in a slow mode, but also in normal/faster speed. If you don't know JÍT and JET, go back to episode 22…
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Mastering Czech Frequency: From JEDNOU to MILIONKRÁT ZA TÝDEN
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9:33Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča guides you through expressing frequency in Czech. This episode dives into saying phrases like 'twice a month' or 'thirty times per year'. Renča explains the use of 'krát' to combine numbers and frequency, highlights formal versus informal usage, and provides practical examples for daily use. The episode al…
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Get Ready for Your 90-Day Challenge: Planning with Renča (PART 2)
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9:21Send Renča a text 😉 Renča continues the 90-DAY CHALLENGE series. She will ask you 3 important questions that will help you with planning your 90-day challenge. Don't miss this episode if you really want to make progress in your Czech.By Renča
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Czech Journeys: Walking and Riding with CHODIT & JEZDIT
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7:42Send Renča a text 😉 In today's episode, you will learn the differences between the Czech verbs JEZDIT and CHODIT. The episode dives into how these verbs are used to express repeated actions, either on foot or by means of transport. Renča provides practical example sentences. Download the handout here: https://czech-me.com/ episode-52-daily-podcast-…
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Czech Words of Frequency: A Friendly Guide (from MÁLOKDY to ČASTO)
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6:54Send Renča a text 😉 In this 51st episode of Czech Your Day, Renča introduces expressions related to frequency in Czech. The episode covers essential terms such as 'někdy' (sometimes), 'často' (often), 'obvykle' (usually), 'málokdy' (rarely), and 'nikdy' (never), along with their synonyms and antonyms. Renča provides example sentences as well. Downl…
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What Are Your Plans for Next Year? (From Leden to Prosinec) STORY
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9:33Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, you will not only practice CZECH MONTHS, but also future tense in Czech. How? By discussing plans for each month of the upcoming year. Renča provides questions and answers for each month, both in slower and normal pace. Renča has also included extra questions for you. Download the handout here: https://czech-me.…
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Jet, Jít and Letět: Your Czech Guide to Talking about Your Future Plans and Travels
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8:47Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča shows you how to express future plans in Czech using three primary verbs: JÍT (to go on foot), JET (to go by means of transport), and LETĚT (to fly). The episode explains how these verbs form future tense without the auxiliary 'BUDU,' using simple prefixes to modify the present tense forms. With practical …
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Master Czech and More: The Power of a 90-Day Challenge
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11:01Send Renča a text 😉 In this special episode of Czech Your Day, Renča introduces the 90-Day Challenge— a powerful tool for achieving language learning goals and other personal ambitions. She shares her personal success with the challenges, explaining how dedicating a small amount of time daily for 90 days can lead to significant results.…
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From 'V LEDNU' to 'V PROSINCI': Master Czech Months
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8:23Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča shows you how to say in Czech months (eg. 'in June' or 'in December'). She will also show you how Czechs really pronounce it. Don't work hard, be smart and learn the easy/lazy way to pronounce it - just like Czech people do ;) Download the handout here: https://czech-me.com/episode-47-daily-podcast-czech-y…
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Discover the Stories Behind Czech Months (from LEDEN to PROSINEC)
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12:42Send Renča a text 😉 This week is all about months in Czech. Let's finally learn them together! In this episode Renča shares facts and historical reasons behind the names of the months. Yes, there is a logic. ;) The episode starts by listing the months in both Czech and English. Download the handout here: https://czech-me.com/episode-46-daily-podcas…
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Saturday Shopping Adventures and the Earrings Complaint: A Czech Journey
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9:21Send Renča a text 😉 In today's episode, Renča shares a story about weekend shopping and making a complaint, using expressions from previous lessons. If it's too challenging for you, take advantage from the handout and translations that can be found here: https://czech-me.com/episode-45-daily-podcast-czech-your-day-transcript-included/ 01:37 Shoppin…
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Send Renča a text 😉 Renča will not only show you what happens when you say that you are going/will go to the shops we mentioned on Monday (episode 41), but you will also practice really useful verbs KOUPIT (to buy) & POTŘEBOVAT (to need) + items that you can buy in these particular shops. Download the handout here: https://czech-me.com/episode-44-d…
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Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs: Your Czech Journey Awaits!
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9:31Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča discusses the impact of limiting beliefs on your ability to learn Czech. She addresses three common limiting beliefs. Do you suffer from one of these? It may be one of the reasons your Czech isn't as good as it could be.By Renča
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Czech Consumer Rights: Navigating Warranties and Complaints in Czech (from ZÁRUČNÍ DOBA to VADA)
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7:59Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča is focusing on handling complaints and payment methods. You will learn essential Czech vocabulary such as 'NA DOBÍRKU' (cash on delivery), 'PŘEVODEM' (via bank transfer), 'REKLAMACE' (complaint), and 'FAKTURA (invoice). Renča also explains the concept of a two-year warranty period (ZÁRUČNÍ DOBA) and VAT (D…
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Naming Czech Shops: What to Buy and Where (from ZLATNICTVÍ to LÉKÁRNA)
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6:49Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča not only shares with you how to say different shops in Czech (providing both Czech terms and their English translations), but she also covers what items can be purchased at these shops Highlights include explanations on where to buy jewelry, electronics, newspapers, sporting goods, flowers, toiletries, sho…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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