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.

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.

Summer break derailed your Czech learning? You’re not alone. The secret to bouncing back isn’t motivation. It’s building a smart system you’ll actually stick to. Here’s how to restart small, stay consistent, and make 15 minutes a day enough for real progress.

Duolingo makes learning Czech fun but if after three years you can only say that your horse is wearing green pants (and still can’t order a beer), it’s time to move on. Here’s why real-life Czech practice matters and how to do it.

You're learning Czech, putting in the hours, but the words still slip through your fingers? You're not alone. In this post, we’ll explore why your brain keeps forgetting Czech words (spoiler: it’s not your fault) — and how to make them finally stick. With tips from memory science, your own brain quirks, and a few tricks from the Painless Czech Guidebook, you’ll start remembering not just what a word means, but where you saw it, how it sounds, and why it matters.

Forget grammar drills and dusty textbooks. This post is your permission slip to ditch the old-school methods and build a study plan that actually works for you. I’ll show you how to structure your learning in a way that feels natural, motivating, and (yes!) even fun. Whether you’re a busy parent, a podcast addict, or a night owl with a notebook, you’ll leave with a clear, personalized roadmap to learning Czech—your way.

You don’t have to live in Prague to live with Czech. This article shares personal tips and practical strategies to bring the Czech language into your everyday life. No matter where you are. Whether you're sunbathing in California or commuting through London, your own Czech microclimate is just a habit away.

A chalk message in a Prague park reminded me why mistakes are the heart of language learning. Here's how to keep up your Czech even when summer turns your schedule upside down.