Think Ř is impossible? Even Czech kids need years of speech therapy to get it right including me! In this fun, honest guide, learn how to finally pronounce the Czech Ř without losing your mind (or your tongue).

Think Czech is all about grammar and cases? Think again, vole! This word is the ultimate Czech friendship tool: part insult, part affection, part verbal glue. Learn how to use it like a local (and when not to shout it at your boss).

Why do Czechs look so serious all the time? Don’t worry. They’re not mad at you. It’s just Czech stoicism: the art of being calmly realistic, quietly sarcastic, and deeply genuine. Learn why Czechs don’t do small talk, why their friendships last forever, and how to smile less but mean it more.

Ever seen a Czech walking down the street with a plastic bag full of bread rolls? It’s not a joke. It’s daily reality. The legendary rohlík is the quiet hero of Czech life: eaten at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and possibly at 2 AM after a few beers. Let’s talk about why Czechs can’t live without it.

Dreaming of studying or working in Czechia? Here’s your friendly (and funny) guide to what Czech level you actually need from “ordering coffee” A2 to “correcting your classmates’ essays” C1.

Czech prepositions may look small, but they rule the grammar kingdom with an iron fist. Learn why every preposition “owns” a case, how to finally understand their logic, and when to use do, na, v, za, and friends all with humor, new examples, and Czech reality checks.

You’ve survived the řízek and the koláč but now comes the real challenge: Czech small talk. Learn which dinner topics are safe, which ones to avoid, and how to win your Czech family’s heart with humor (and good manners).

How do you say “boyfriend” or “girlfriend” in Czech without confusing everyone? Learn the real meanings behind přítel, kluk, partner, and muž or přítelkyně, holka, partnerka and žena to avoid an accidental friendzone in translation.

Czechs can survive entire restaurant conversations with one English word: “Finished?”. But if you want to survive outside Prague, you’ll need more than that. Here’s a funny look at Czech English and why learning real Czech is worth it.

Zpoždění 10 minut — the phrase that unites everyone from Prague to Ostrava. In Czechia, ten minutes can mean anything from “almost on time” to “we’ll see tomorrow.” Learn how to decode Czech train delays and take them with the calm confidence of a true local.

English sentences march in order. Czech sentences dance.
Discover why English builds structure while Czech builds rhythm and how word order in Czech changes not grammar, but emotion and emphasis.

Czech enclitics (se, si, by, jsem…) love the second position — but it’s not the second word! It’s the second meaningful unit. Learn how to spot it, where to put it, and why your se keeps jumping around like a grammar ninja.

Shopping in Czechia isn’t just about bread and milk. It’s a cultural adventure. Learn what a večerka really is, how to talk to cashiers, and why silence is golden in Czech shops.

Speaking Czech doesn’t have to be terrifying! This guide shows how to prepare for the CCE A2 and B1 speaking exams with fun, practical tips from talking to yourself and shadowing Czech audio to mastering picture tasks and real-life dialogues.

Reading Czech doesn’t have to feel like torture. This guide shows how to practice for the CCE A2 and B1 reading exams using fun, real-life materials from comics and news to blogs, books, and recipes, plus strategies to make Czech reading actually enjoyable.

Worried about the writing part of the Czech CCE exam? This article explains what the Writing section looks like at A2 and B1 levels and gives you practical tips, strategies, and resources to write clear, structured Czech texts and avoid the mistakes that cost points.

Struggling with Czech listening? This article explains how the Listening section works in the CCE A2 and B1 exams and gives you practical strategies to train your ears every day from radio and podcasts to movies, music, and micro-habits that really work.

Planning to apply for Czech citizenship? The CCE–B1 exam is your gateway. This article explains the exam format, common mistakes, and preparation strategies for reading, listening, writing, and speaking — plus a step-by-step study plan to guide you.

Getting ready for the CCE–A2 exam? This article shows you what the test looks like, common mistakes to avoid, and practical strategies for reading, listening, writing, and speaking — so you can pass with confidence.

Confused about which Czech exam you need? This article breaks down the difference between CCE–A2 (for permanent residence) and CCE–B1 (for citizenship). Learn what each exam looks like, where to take it, and how to prepare with step-by-step study plans.