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Renata Hrkalová

Renata Hrkalová is the creator of Czech Your Day—a learning experience that helps people discover Czech through stories, real-life conversations, and everyday practice. She believes that languages aren't meant to be memorised—they're meant to be lived. That's why she creates videos, podcasts, learning materials, and an online community where students don't just study Czech... they experience it. Her mission is simple: Don't study Czech. Experience it.
3.8. 2026

My Dog Sára Had Surgery / Learn Czech Through a Real Story (S03E06 – Czech Your Day Podcast)

Today I have a story for you. It’s a true story about my dog, Sára. As you read and listen, don’t worry about understanding every single word. Just enjoy the story first. Then come back to it. Listen again. Read the handout. Multiple times. Then it’s time for the English translation. Little by little, you’ll start recognising expressions,...

24.7. 2026

3 Red Flags (S03E05)

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23.7. 2026

Mastering Errands in Czech: From Hairdressers to Mechanics! (S03E04 – podcast Czech Your Day)

THE HANDOUT IS DOWN BELOW This story will help you learn/practice both Czech vocabulary (days of the week, parts of the day, errands, etc.) and grammar (future tense, dative case). It’s definitely worth listening! ENGLISH TRANSLATION: What I Need to Do Here’s my plan for next week: Monday – hair salon + shopping Tuesday – auto...

22.7. 2026

My Friend Jana – Her Life, Hobbies, Preferences and Dislikes (S03E03 – podcast Czech Your Day)

THE HANDOUT IS DOWN BELOW This story is amazing to practice/learn expressions and questions related to the topics ABOUT ME (= O MNĚ), PREFERENCES & DISLIKES and HOBBIES in Czech. ENGLISH TRANSLATION: My Friend Jana This is my friend Jana. Jana likes to play sports. She likes to run and do Pilates. She also likes to go...

21.7. 2026

From Fog to Sun to Snow: A Czech Weather Rollercoaster (S03E02 – podcast Czech Your Day)

THE HANDOUT IS DOWN BELOW Have you ever experienced a day full of crazy weather? I have a whole story about a day like that. It’s full of APRÍLOVÉ POČASÍ 😉 ENGLISH TRANSLATION: April Weather What is April weather? It means the weather changes a lot. It often happens in the spring. This is what happened to me in...

20.7. 2026

Exploring My Vietnam Apartment: A Czech Adventure Abroad! (S03E01 – Czech Your Day)

THE TRANSCRIPT/HANDOUT IS DOWN BELOW Welcome to SEASON 3 of my podcast CZECH YOUR DAY. I am so grateful people in 94 countries find my podcast helpful. Thank you. ENGLISH TRANSLATION: My Apartment in Vietnam In May, I was on vacation in Hanoi. What was important to me when I was looking for a place to stay? peace and...

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...