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Mar 26, 2026 • 5min

329 Zapomněl, že má manželku – spisovatel Jaroslav Hašek (Intermediate Culture)

In this episode, you’ll get to know Jaroslav Hašek, the famous Czech spisovatel behind The Good Soldier Švejk. Ale… this is not a nudná history lesson — Gabča will share with you interesting and maybe a little weird facts about his life. You’ll hear about his love for hospody (who doesn’t like Czech beer), his unusual life choices, and why he was a bigamist.Check also: free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: www.slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod The post 329 Zapomněl, že má manželku – spisovatel Jaroslav Hašek (Intermediate Culture) appeared first on slowczech.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 19min

[EN] Czech cases: learn them without declension tables

After 10 years of teaching Czech, Eliška knows pretty well why fabulous people struggle with cases and why memorizing declension tables rarely leads to speaking. In this episode, she will tell you what actually helps your brain understand Czech endings and start using them naturally.   Do you prefer reading? You can read an article about the same topic here:https://slowczech.com/czech-cases-explained-stop-memorizing-tables/   Start with FREE Real Czech Starter Kit https://slowczech.com/kit  Bridge the gap between knowing and speaking in the Immersion Program https://slowczech.com/immersion The post [EN] Czech cases: learn them without declension tables appeared first on slowczech.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 8min

328 Krteček se ptá: Kde bydlíš? (beginner grammar: locative in dialogue)

In this episode, you will have an unbelievable luck! You will hear Krteček interviewing Elišku.  What a lucky person you are ;))  Krteček asks Eliška about her life, her work and her French. Learn how to ask these questions and how to answer and use them today in your life… and learn LOCATIVE case naturally.Instead of studying theory, you will train your brain to respond automatically. free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: www.slowczech.com/kit-pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion-pod The post 328 Krteček se ptá: Kde bydlíš? (beginner grammar: locative in dialogue) appeared first on slowczech.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 6min

327 Relaxace: Mluv česky v klidu (All Levels How to Learn Smarter)

Speaking Czech feels sometimes stressful? Try this short guided relaxation and notice what happens when your body slows down. You might discover that when you are calm, you understand more… And this is how you start speaking more naturally. Less stress = more access to your Czech brain.Měj se hezky, uč se česky. free Real Czech Starter Kit: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod The post 327 Relaxace: Mluv česky v klidu (All Levels How to Learn Smarter) appeared first on slowczech.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 6min

326 Kulturní šoky cizinců v Česku. Did that surprise you too? (beginner culture)

In this episode, you’ll discover what culture shocks foreigners the most when they arrive in the Czech Republic.From mixed-gender naked saunas to silent public transport, paid public toilets, and the strict rule of taking your shoes off at home — this episode explains what is normal for Czechs but surprising for expats.You’ll also learn why Czechs don’t do small talk, and why that doesn’t mean they’re rude — just different. If you live in Czechia (or plan to), this episode will help you understand Czech mindset, daily habits, and social rules so you can feel more relaxed and confident in real life.Perfect for expats and learners who want to understand real Czech culture — not just grammar. free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod The post 326 Kulturní šoky cizinců v Česku. Did that surprise you too? (beginner culture) appeared first on slowczech.
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Jan 22, 2026 • 11min

325 Jak znít víc česky: no, jako, prostě (Intermediate Vocabulary Focus)

Zní tvoje čeština správně, ale pořád tak nějak tvrdě nebo roboticky? V této epizodě objevíš tři česká filler words – no, jako, prostě – díky kterým budeš znít přirozeněji, uvolněněji a zůstaneš v konverzaci bez stresu. Měj se hezky, uč se česky.Learn more: free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod The post 325 Jak znít víc česky: no, jako, prostě (Intermediate Vocabulary Focus) appeared first on slowczech.
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Jan 15, 2026 • 8min

#3 Speak Czech in real life: How confidence in Czech is built

Confidence in Czech isn’t about talent or perfect Czech grammar, it’s about feeling safe enough to stay in the conversation. In this episode, you’ll learn why freezing happens and how tiny “Czech reps” help your brain relax and speak naturally. free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod The post #3 Speak Czech in real life: How confidence in Czech is built appeared first on slowczech.
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Jan 8, 2026 • 12min

324 Seznamování v češtině: Na co se ptát? (Beginner Real Conversation)

Meeting new people in a foreign language is hard.You might understand Czech, but when it’s time to speak, you don’t know what to ask. This episode is exactly about that.In episode 324 Seznamování v češtině: Na co se ptát?, you’ll listen to a simple, realistic speed-dating story and learn practical questions that Czechs actually use when getting to know someone.This beginner-friendly episode is ideal if you want to:speak Czech with less stresspractice basic questions about work, hobbies, and personalityhear slow, clear, natural Czechunderstand the difference between what people say and what they thinkNo grammar explanations. No pressure to be perfect.Just real Czech in a real situation that you can start using right away. Listen to the episode and discover that even simple questions can lead to real conversation. free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod The post 324 Seznamování v češtině: Na co se ptát? (Beginner Real Conversation) appeared first on slowczech.
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Dec 11, 2025 • 6min

323 Co novýho? Small talk na zastávce (Beginner Real Conversation)

With Monča a Daniela you’ll hear real Czech small talk with phrases like „hele“, „jako“, „tyjo“ and „ehhh, nevím no“, plus weekend plans, weather chat and simple ways to keep the conversation going… all beginner-friendly and natural. Měj se hezky, uč se česky! free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod The post 323 Co novýho? Small talk na zastávce (Beginner Real Conversation) appeared first on slowczech.
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Dec 4, 2025 • 15min

#2 Speak Czech in real life: Why your brain freezes when Czechs talk to you (and how to stay calm)

When your Czech suddenly disappears, your brain is not your enemy… it’s just panicking and trying to protect you :))In this second episode of “Speak Czech in real life”, you’ll learn why you freeze with real Czechs and tiny tools that help you stay calm, steady and actually enjoy the conversation. free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod The post #2 Speak Czech in real life: Why your brain freezes when Czechs talk to you (and how to stay calm) appeared first on slowczech.

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