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Renata Hrkalová

I am a tutor of Czech for foreigners, creator and storyteller. Let me guide you through the fascinating jungle which is called "CZECH LANGUAGE". No worries as I have the best navigation & first aid kit thanks to years and years of teaching and creating unique and effective teaching materials. Renča is an author of a unique approach 15-MINUTE LESSONS, a creator of a project: COMMUNITY Czech Your Day, podcast Czech Your Day, e-books "How to improve your spoken Czech aka TABOO GAME" and "Hra na tabu (pro děti)" which help people with fluency and enhancing Czech vocabulary in an effective way (learning while playing) and so much more.
30.3. 2026

Czech Dialogues Unplugged: Mastering ‚Have‘ in the Past Tense (S02/E55 – daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY)

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: CO JSI MĚL(A)?/WHAT DID YOU HAVE? THE TRANSCRIPT/HANDOUT IS DOWN BELOW Dialogue One: Past Holidays Standard Czech: Dialogue Two: Yesterday’s Activities Are these dialogues too hard for you? Listen to the previous episodes first – they will help you:

30.3. 2026

What Questions Would Renča Ask a Potential Tutor? (part 2)(S02/E54 – daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY)

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: CO JSI MĚL(A)?/WHAT DID YOU HAVE? THE TRANSCRIPT/HANDOUT IS DOWN BELOW Listen to the episode here: Would you like more from this week’s topic? Check these episodes:

30.3. 2026

From Holidays to Dates: Czech Verb ‚MÍT'(S02/E53 – daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY)

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: CO JSI MĚL(A)?/WHAT DID YOU HAVE? THE TRANSCRIPT/HANDOUT IS DOWN BELOW Let’s have a look at frequent expressions used with the verb MÍT (= to have) in Czech. Frequently Used Expressions [Často Používané Výrazy] Would you like more? Check these episodes:

9.3. 2026

COMMUNITY Czech Your Day – What is it and what do the members think about it?

What is the COMMUNITY Czech Your Day about? The best explanation is through the words of its members. Let them speak...

10.1. 2026

Understanding Czech People in Real Life – One of the Goals in Season 2 (S02/E18 – daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY)

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: ZELENINA/VEGETABLES THE TRANSCRIPT/HANDOUT IS DOWN BELOW Would you like more from this week’s topic? Check these episodes:

31.12. 2025

Czech Your Preferences: Reflecting on 20 and Now (KDYŽ MI BYLO DVACET, RÁDA JSEM CESTOVALA)(S02/E58 – daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY)

Let's practice preferences in Czech both in the present and the past. This story will make you revise expressions such as BAVILO MĚ, MĚLA JSEM RÁDA, RÁDA JSEM (plus the different structures that follow them). This is an episode definitely worth listening.

30.12. 2025

Yesterday’s Tale: A Peek into Martin’s Day (CO VČERA DĚLAL MARTIN?)(S02/E57 – daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY)

Let's practice past tense (3rd person singular - masculine) in a story about Martin. It will help you revise time, places and useful expressions used when talking about your day. Renča has created both a slow mode as well as normal speed so that your ears may get used to us, Czechs, talking fast.

29.12. 2025

The Czech Story Unveiled: A Season Finale(S02/E56 – daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY)

In this episode, Renča takes you BACK IN TIME to season one for you to realize how much you have already learnt. You will get the chance to practice lots of verbs in the past tense, months and also places in Czech. Have fun.

26.12. 2025

Czech Dialogues Unplugged: Mastering ‚Have‘ in the Past Tense(S02/E55 – daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY)

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: CO JSI MĚL(A)?/WHAT DID YOU HAVE? THE TRANSCRIPT/HANDOUT IS DOWN BELOW Let’s put into practice what you have learnt this week. 2 dialogues full of expressions with „MÍT“ are ready for you.

23.12. 2025

Czech Past Tense Decoded: Master ‚To Have (MĚLI, JÁ JSEM MĚLA)(S02/E52 – daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY)

In this episode, you can learn and practice the forms of "MÍT" (= to have) in the past in Czech. Renča uses also some expressions from the previous episode so that you can train your brain.