Tales in Czech: Mastering Past Tense with Style – 2 STORIES (S02/E35 – daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY)

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: ZIMNÍ OBLEČENÍ/WINTER CLOTHES

THE TRANSCRIPT/HANDOUT IS DOWN BELOW

I have 2 stories for you to practice not only past tense in Czech, but also clothes, seasons of the year and preferences (yes, the topics from the previous weeks).

Female Perspective Story:

Original Czech Version:

Co jsem obvykle nosila na jaře? Když bylo chladno, nosila jsem triko, kalhoty a bundu. Když byla velká zima, měla jsem na sobě také svetr. Doma jsem často nosila pohodlné kalhoty, bílé triko a bílé ponožky. Co jsem na jaře obvykle nenosila? Nerada jsem na jaře nosila šortky. A kdy jsem ráda nosila šortky? Šortky jsem ráda nosila v létě, když bylo teplo.

English Translation:

What did I usually wear in the spring? When it was cold, I wore a T-shirt, pants, and a jacket. When it was very cold, I also had a sweater on. At home, I often wore comfortable pants, a white T-shirt, and white socks. What did I usually not wear in the spring? I didn’t like wearing shorts in the spring. And when did I like wearing shorts? I liked wearing shorts in the summer when it was warm.

Male Perspective Story:

Original Czech Version:

Co jsem obvykle nosil v zimě? Když byla velká zima, nosil jsem tričko, kalhoty, svetr a bundu. Také jsem měl často zimní čepici, rukavice, a v listopadu jsem si koupil zimní boty. A co jsem obvykle nosil doma? Doma jsem nenosil kalhoty. Také jsem doma nenosil šálu nebo rukavice. Proč jsem doma nenosil šálu a rukavice? Protože doma bylo teplo. Rád jsem doma nosil šortky, tričko a ponožky.

English Translation:

What did I usually wear in the winter? When it was very cold, I wore a T-shirt, pants, a sweater, and a jacket. I also often wore a winter hat and gloves, and in November, I bought winter boots. And what did I usually wear at home? I didn’t wear pants at home. I also did not wear a scarf or gloves at home. Why didn’t I wear a scarf and gloves at home? Because it was warm at home. I liked wearing shorts, a T-shirt, and socks at home.

Is it difficult for you? Check the previous episodes first – they will help you get ready for this one:

• #31: Frosty Fashion: Winter Essentials in Czech (from KABÁT to KOZAČKY)
• #32: Mastering the Past: Tackle Czech Tenses Today (NOSIL JSEM, NOSILI, etc.)
• #33: Mastering Czech Past Tense: The Second Position Secret (NOSILA JSEM x V LÉTĚ JSEM NOSILA)
• #34: Reflect and Refresh: Documenting Your Czech Journey