Do you want to know how it is with payment methods, warranties or complaints in the Czech Republic? What rights do you have? What you may expect? Definitely listen to this episode. It is also useful to those of you who want to take the A2 exam in Czech.
How to say different shops in Czech? What's the difference between lékárna and drogerie? What can you buy in these shops? All of that and so much more is included in this episode!
Do you struggle with buying cheese at the counter because you don't feel confident enough with your Czech? Listen to this episode. It will definitely help you. There are 2 dialogues (both in slow mode and at normal speed) to feel confident in Czech.
Why are some people able to progress in Czech while others aren't as much? What group of learners do you belong to? Listen and decide what you want your future to be like ;)
Renča shows you how Czech people say some of the most popular kinds of cheese in Czech. You will also learn some the typical Czech kinds of cheese and how they change the endings when you combine them with the amounts. Definitely worth listening ;)
To order your favourite cheese at the counter, you need to know how Czech people really do it. No, we don't use the version from textbooks when specifying HOW MUCH cheese we want - this episode is full of real-life Czech. Get ready and dive right in ;)
Renča shows you how you can say in Czech eg. sliced cheese or cheese in cubes so that you feel confident when ordering your favourite cheese at the counter (yes, there will be Friday's episode full of useful phrases for you ;)
Do you struggle with perfective and imperfective verbs in Czech? Don't miss this episode because Renča shows you both groups of verbs in context so that it's more clear to you when to use which group. If you missed PART 1 of the topic DAILY ROUTINE, go back to episodes #6 - #10. Then it will be much easier for you to understand today's story. BTW you will also practice ČTVRT NA + TŘI ČTVRTĚ NA in this episode.
What helps Renča study Spanish every day and thanks to that progress?Renča shares her tips and tricks - such as her rituals, routine in today's episode.
Do you struggle with talking about your daily routine in the future (eg. tomorrow?) This episode will definitely help you with Czech perfective verbs that you will need for that. You will also practice time expressions from the previous episodes.
This episode will help not only beginners, but also advanced learners because Renča shows you how to say QUARTER TO in Czech - both in formal and informal ways. She has also created short dialogues for you to practice.
How to say IT'S QUARTER PAST ... in Czech? This episode will definitely help you. Listen for five minutes and become a pro at telling time in Czech ;)
In this episode, you will not only practice the days of the week and parts of the day, but also plans for the upcoming week. Renča introduces a new format: a story followed by questions and answers. Why? Because it will really help you with learning and catching all the forms even without realizing. Just listen, pay attention and learn ;)
This episode is all about parts of the day and frequent mistakes that English speakers make. Listen and learn to sound more like a native ;)
Do you want to be successful on your learning journey? Don't miss this episode. Self-rewarding is so important, yet underestimated by most of the learners (teachers included, unfortunately).
How do Czech people say eg. on Monday or on Wednesday? Are there any tricks to say it with more ease? To sound more like a native? Definitely. Renča shares all of this and more in this episode.
Renča shows you the days of the week in Czech and the meaning behind the words. Believe it or not - it will all start making sense ;)
Renča shares 3 mini stories in Czech. You will practice vocab and grammar from this week (Czech verbs jít and jet + destinations + means of transport). These stories are great even for advanced learners since Renča reads the stories both in a slow and normal speed.
Why don't you understand Czech people when they say they are going somewhere? Well, Czechs don't speak like textbooks. They frequently "butcher" the language. If you want to understand us, listen to this episode. Renča shares how we often say it in informal situations.
Is it hard for you to find time for learning Czech? Renča shares her tips and tricks she has used on her journey and that have worked really well for her.
This episode is great not only for beginners (as Renča explains the difference between jít and jet - to go in English), but also for more advanced learners. Why? Because you will hear the example sentences both in a slow mode and normal speed. Train your ears to be ready for a normal conversation with Czech friends or colleagues ;)
In this episode, Renča shares means of transport in Czech both in Czech and English. She also challenges more advanced learners by sharing descriptions of each means of transport in Czech. Are you able to understand?
This episode is special. You will not only review double negatives in Czech, but also vocab from previous weeks. And all of that while learning about some facts from Renča's life. JDEME NA TO!
In this episode, Renča shares frequent phrases and idioms with NIKDE, NIKDO and NIC. She will also show you informal way of saying certain expressions so that you can sound more like a native. While doing so you will also practice the topic of this week: DOUBLE NEGATIVE.
Renča shares her own struggles with motivation when she started learning Spanish and how she managed to overcome it. Don't miss this episode if you really want to achieve your goal - learn Czech!
Double negatives in Czech will start making sense after listening to this episode ;) If you missed the previous episode, do it first. It's crucial (especially if you are a beginner/false beginner).
Let's dive into DOUBLE NEGATIVES in Czech. Yesss, you can do it! This is the introductory episode. Don't skip it. It's crucial so that you are able to understand Friday's episode full of DOUBLE NEGATIVES and idioms. You know me - step by step and you become a master ;)
Renča shares a real-life story from one café in Litoměřice. When she wanted to buy a single scoop of ice-cream, she found out it wasn't possible. The smallest amount they sold were 2 scoops. What did she say?
The fear of making mistakes is so frequent. If you experience it, listen to this episode and print the poster. Don't let your fear limit you on your learning journey ;)
This episode will show you how to order your favourite ice-cream in Czech (with or without the scoops). You will definitely feel more confident after listening to this episode.
Ready to decode those mysterious Czech ice cream signs? Master the lingo you need to order your favorite scoops like a local! Or when you want your ice-cream into a paper cup. No problem anymore with this episode;)
Renča shows you how to say your favourite flavours of ice-cream in Czech. And as always you will get something extra. Just dive right in!
Yes, it's Friday - that means time for a story. Listen to the same story TWICE. Why? Because you will practice forms of Czech verbs with JÁ as well as ONA during one listening ;)
This episode is packed. Renča shows you frequently used verbs from the daily routinne such as getting up, leaving for work, coming back home or going to bed. Definitely worth listening because you will need them for Friday's story.
Renča shares not only how to say "IT'S HALF PAST" in Czech, but also how Czech people say it in informal Czech. Don't miss it even if you are more advanced. You will finally know how we say it in both versions (formal and informal Czech).
This episode covers the verb DĚLAT (which is frequently used in informal Czech) and Czech verbs that express having the three main dishes of the day (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Renča shows you how Czech people ask about time and how they answer (both in formal and informal ways). You will use the word HODINA with confidence after this episode.
Renča has created a story so that you can practice the expressions from the whole week. There are 2 versions of the story: 1. slow speed, 2. normal speed. In this way your ears will get used to the way Czech people have normal conversations. You will finally be able to understand us with more confidence.
Renča helps you build up your vocab in Czech again while using the expressions from previous episodes as well. Let's play a treasure hunt while listening and definitely let me know how many words you have found.
In this episode Renča shows you how you can express in Czech that you are getting dressed or you are wearing clothes. She has picked 5 most frequent verbs in Czech that are used in these situations and shows you the differences. Let's listen to it and talk like a native!
Renča shares useful vocabulary in Czech related to the topic SPRING CLOTHES. By listening to this episode you will enhance your chances to understand Friday's episode - a story.
Why are 15-minute lessons so effective? Why my students don't want to go back to longer lessons?
Renča shows 3 ways how to ask in Czech: "Where do you come from?" and how to answer. You will see not only formal, informal and real-life Czech, but also different countries and continents.
Renča shares her tips and tricks that helped her on her learning journey. She wasn't successful at first. So what has changed?
In this article we'll have a look at dates and months in Czech. The dates in Czech are kinda challenging for foreigners. Not only because of numbers, but also because of Czech months. Renča not only shares Standard Czech (= textbook version), but also "real life Czech" (Common Czech - the way we really speak).
In this article we will have a look not only at shops in Czech, but also how they change the endings depending on the verb you use. I have created a chart for you to make it more clear much faster.
In this article Renča explains various greetings Czechs use in different parts of the day. She also shows the informal version (Common Czech/Czech slang).
Renča has created a quiz for you to practise vocabulary in Czech related to the topic TRAVELLING (CESTOVÁNÍ). Have fun while learning Czech. Test your Czech.
Renča has created 3 different quizzes for you to test your Czech. Are you able to buy different kinds of fruit and vegetables at the market? And in Czech? Check your Czech with Renča to find out.
What to say in Czech at the market while buying vegetables? No problem anymore. Renča shares useful phrases with you, how are vegetables called in Czech and also how to say different AMOUNTS of vegetables in Czech.
Renča shares 3 different ways how to ask people in Czech what they like or they are interested in. She also shows multiple ways how you can answer when you get asked.
Can you complete the gaps in the story with the appropriate form of the Czech verb BÝT in this story? Negatives and questions are also included. Test your Czech with Renča
This article will show you how to create questions and negative forms in Czech with Czech verb BÝT (= TO BE). There are plenty of examples in Czech with English translations.
Let's test your knowledge in these quizzes. Czech verb BÝT (TO BE) seems to be easy, right? But are you able to understand even seš* or sou*? There is also 1 quiz for total beginners.
You will learn how to conjugate the Czech verb BÝT (=TO BE) in present tense. I will also show you the forms of the verb in Common Czech so that you are able to understand us in less formal situations.
Renča shares 3 tips that will help you learn Czech long term and not to quit after 3 weeks.
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How it all started. Welcome to my journey that is called "Renča is learning Spanish". What made me change my mind and start acting after 15 years of waiting? Read more to find out :)
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