Chlebíčky are the Czech open-faced sandwiches that appear at every party and especially on Silvestr. Learn what they are, when Czechs eat them, how to order them, what vocabulary you need, and how to make them at home

Discover why Czech families bake a shocking number of Christmas cookies — usually twelve kinds, “just to keep it simple.” A funny deep dive into the sugar-powered madness called cukroví.

Meet Ježíšek, the invisible baby who somehow delivers all Christmas presents with no sleigh, no reindeer, and no explanation. A funny guide to the most mysteriously adorable holiday tradition in Czechia.

Discover the quirky Czech Christmas tradition of keeping a live carp in the bathtub before cooking it for Štědrý večer.

Tired of sounding like you’re sending Czech by Morse code? Learn the 5 connectors Czechs can’t live without and watch your Czech transform from robotic to effortlessly local.

Do you ever mix up dobrý and dobře? You’re not alone! Czech adjectives and adverbs look like grammar twins — but once you know their tricks, they’re easy to tell apart. Learn the difference, see real Czech examples, and sound instantly more fluent.

Why do Czechs write pracovali, pracovaly, or even pracovala? Welcome to the wonderful chaos of Czech past participles where endings reveal who did what, and even how many puppies were involved. Learn how -l, -la, -lo, -li, -ly, -la endings secretly tell a whole story and how to finally master them (without crying over grammar tables).

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.