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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.
27.11. 2025

Reflect and Refresh: Documenting Your Czech Journey(S02/E34 – daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY)

Are you documenting your learning journey? Are you recording yourself? Why? Why not? Renča shares her opinion, as well as some tips that may help you a lot – well, they have definitely helped her students. So listen to find out. Would you like more from this week’s topic? Check these episodes:

26.11. 2025

Mastering Czech Past Tense: Second Position (S02/E33 – daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY)

Past tense in Czech freaks out some foreigners. Don't worry. Renča will show you what happens if the sentence doesn't start with a verb (eg. NOSILA JSEM). Welcome to SECOND POSITION in Czech.

25.11. 2025

Past Tense in Czech – Part 1 (nosil jsem, nosili)(S02/E32 – daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY)

Let's dive into the past tense in Czech. This is the first part in the series dedicated to the past.

24.11. 2025

Frosty Fashion: Winter Essentials in Czech (from KABÁT to KOZAČKY)(S02/E31 – daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY)

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: ZIMNÍ OBLEČENÍ/WINTER CLOTHES THE TRANSCRIPT/HANDOUT IS DOWN BELOW Exploring Winter Clothing Vocabulary This week is all about how to talk in Czech about clothes in winter. Winter Clothing Vocabulary Detailed Explanations Kabát (Coat) Czech: Kabát je obvykle delší než bunda. Kabát nosím na podzim nebo v zimě. Někdy také na jaře. Kabát si obléknu, když...

21.11. 2025

Story in Czech: At the Market (S02/E30 – daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY)

Let's practice everything you have learnt so far about veggies and different kinds of fruit in this Czech story. And if you need more help, Renča has translated the whole story into English for you.

20.11. 2025

Mastering Czech Measurements: Fruits & Veggies Edition(S02/E29 – daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY)

You have no idea how to say 2kg of potatoes or 500 g of blueberries? This episode will definitely help you. Listen, learn and feel more confident in Czech.

19.11. 2025

Crack the Code: Perfect Your Czech Pronunciation (Tips from Renča)(S02/E28 – daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY)

In this special episode, Renča shares some real-life stories to show you how important it is to say the words in Czech properly (otherwise you may get yourself into some really hilarious situations)… Renča also gives you tips how to work on your pronunciation even without a tutor. Would you like more from this week’s topic?...

18.11. 2025

Your BASIC Czech Phrasebook for Shopping at the Market (S02/E27 – daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY)

In this episode, Renča shows you some useful phrases for doing the shopping at the market. As always, you may practice with slow mode as well as normal speed.

17.11. 2025

Your Czech Veggie Guide – Part 2 (S02/E26 – daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY)

Let's learn more veggies in Czech. In this episode, you will have the chance not to only learn Czech vocab, but also dive more into Czech culture or rather Czech cuisine.

14.11. 2025

Is Renča a Typical Czech? STORY (S02/E25 – daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY)

Renča has created a story about her preferences and activities she likes or doesn't like doing each season. Can you decide whether she is a typical Czech? (check #24 about a typical Czech first).