slowczech – Learn Czech for Real Life

Why do Czechs put fish scales in their wallets? And why might seeing an orange tram in Prague be a sign of good luck? In this episode of the slowczech Podcast, Monča takes you into the world of Czech superstitions. Discover the curious beliefs that connect everyday life with luck, money, and bad luck — and learn what these traditions reveal about Czech culture. What you'll learn: Useful Czech vocabulary related to luck and bad luck Why breaking a mirror means seven years of bad luck What Cz

Living in Czechia? There are a few things you’ll eventually want to have at home. From a traditional mushroom basket to slippers for your guests, these everyday items will help you understand Czech culture a little better. In this episode, Nikola introduces six practical Czech things you might not find in a textbook. Practise your Czech listening, discover everyday vocabulary, and learn more about the little traditions that make life in Czechia unique. What you'll learn: Why Czechs use basket

What do Czechs call the person they love? Forget “honey” — Czech has some surprisingly cute, funny, and playful ways to call your partner. In this episode, you’ll learn real Czech terms of endearment like: Zlato Miláčku Lásko Broučku Kočko You’ll also discover when Czechs use these expressions — from romantic moments to flirting, teasing, and everyday conversations. Perfect for intermediate Czech learners who want to understand how Czech really sounds beyond the textbook. GET THE TRANS

Autumn is here, so what are you planning to do? In this episode, we talk about simple autumn activities in Czech — from playing board games to visiting a museum, or taking a break from social media. This is a relaxed Czech listening practice episode for intermediate learners who want to understand and talk about everyday plans in Czech. What you'll learn:useful Czech vocabulary for autumn activities how to talk about plans and routines everyday expressions like "vyhodit", "dát si pauzu" and

Is Český Krumlov really worth visiting, or is it just a tourist trap? Join Monča on a day trip with a friend and discover what this famous Czech town is really like. In this episode of the slowczech podcast, you’ll practice Czech listening through a real story about visiting Český Krumlov. You’ll hear about authentic Czech food, the UNESCO-listed city center, the castle and its bear, vltavín, and the people who travel down the Vltava River. This is a great episode for intermediate Czech learner

Why do words like “čučoriedka” and “korytnačka” sound so cute to many Czechs? And why Czechs and Slovaks behave like siblings? In this episode, Eliška explores the friendly rivalry between Czechs and Slovaks, funny Slovak words, Czech jokes about Slovakia, and how well Czechs and Slovaks understand each other today. You’ll learn: why Slovak sounds cute to many Czechs what “čučoriedka,” “korytnačka” and “vankúš” mean why Slovaks often speak Czech in Czechia what “naši slovenští bratia” mean