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Czech Your Day

Renča

Czech Your Day is a daily podcast that helps foreigners really understand and learn Czech through weekly topics. Each episode of the week gets you one step closer to understanding Friday's episode - the story. Renča shows not only the "textbook version" of Czech, but also the "real-life Czech" (that means the way Czech people speak at home or with their friends). Yes, that's exactly what foreigners struggle with - being able to have a normal conversation with your Czech friends and colleagues. Renča also shares her tips and tricks that will help you on your learning journey. Keep listening and you will realize that your Czech is definitely getting better 😉

You can find transcripts/handouts from each episode on Renča's website CZECH-ME.COM.

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S3 · E18
Yesterday · 19 min
Just a Little More CZECH… Then I’ll Start Speaking!
Send Renča a text 😉 Just a little more grammar. A few more words. Maybe one more course. And then I'll finally start speaking Czech. Have you ever told yourself something like that? I hear this quite often from Czech learners. And I understand it. Speaking a foreign language can be uncomfortable, especially when someone is standing right in front of you, waiting for an answer. But there's something about this idea of being ready that I'd love you to think about. That's what we're talking about in today's episode. And yes, my Spanish makes an appearance too. 😁 Looking for a little nest where you can practise your Czech, make mistakes, ask questions, and try again without feeling judged? That's the kind of space we've created in the Czech Your Day Community. ❤️ https://czech-me.com/
S3 · E18
October 23 · 9 min
Ordering Goulash in Czech? It's Not That Simple!
Send Renča a text 😉 You know what you want. You know how to order it in Czech. Easy, right? Well… not necessarily. 😁 Because conversations don't always follow the script you've practised in your head. And sometimes, it's the simplest little question that catches you completely off guard. In this episode, we're heading to a Czech restaurant. And you might discover that ordering guláš involves a little more than you expected! 🎧 Listen, have fun, and see how much Czech you can actually understand and respond to. 📄 Free handout + English translation And here's something to think about: How often do you understand a Czech question perfectly well, but still struggle to respond? That's why, in the Czech Your Day Community, we don't stop at understanding. We practise speaking, reacting, and using the Czech you already know — so it becomes something you can actually rely on when you need it. 👉 Join us: czech-me.com/community/
S3 · E17
October 16 · 10 min
How Czechs Really Say It: You Know Czech… Until You Walk Into a Czech Living Room!
Send Renča a text 😉 You think you know the Czech words. You've learned them, you've practised them, and you're feeling pretty confident. And then you walk into a Czech home… 😁 Hang on. Why is nobody using the words you learned? Don't worry. Your textbook Czech hasn't disappeared. You've just entered a Czech home! Welcome to How Czechs Really Say It – Room by Room, a new series where we explore colloquial Czech and the expressions native speakers actually use at home. And we're starting in the living room! 🎧 If you're learning Czech and wondering why spoken Czech sometimes sounds so different from what you've learned in textbooks, this episode is for you. Listen, have fun, and discover a different side of the Czech language! 👉 Free handout + English translation: https://czech-me.com/everyday-czech-living-room/ And remember, you don't have to use every colloquial Czech expression you hear. But being able to recognise and understand them? That can make a huge difference to your confidence. In the Czech Your Day Community, we take things a step further. We practise, experiment with the language, and gradually turn the Czech you recognise into Czech you can actually use. Because Czech isn't just something you learn. It's something you experience. ❤️ 👉 Join us: czech-me.com/community/
S3 · E16
October 9 · 16 min
Why I Practised Spanish When I Was Really Sick
Send Renča a text 😉 I was really sick. And yet, I still decided to practise my Spanish. Why would I do that? Well, the reason might not be what you think. 🎧 Join me for a personal story that might make you look at your own language-learning journey a little differently.
S3 · E15
October 2 · 11 min
You’re Sick in Czechia. What Do You Say?
Send Renča a text 😉 You’re in Czechia. You’re not feeling well. And now you need to explain what’s wrong — in Czech. Would you know what to say? In today’s episode, we’re going to the doctor. You’ll hear a realistic dialogue first slowly and then at a more natural speed, so you can not only understand the Czech, but start getting ready to actually use it. Because knowing the words is one thing. Being able to say them when you’re sitting in front of a Czech doctor is something completely different. 😉 👉You can download the free handout + English translation at czech-me.com. And don’t just listen once and move on. Come back to the dialogue. Work with it. Change the situation. Imagine it’s you. Want to go further? Inside the Czech Your Day Community, we don’t stop at understanding. You can keep working with this topic through stories, listening, speaking activation and real-life situations — so the Czech you understand starts becoming Czech you can actually use. 👉 Find out more about the Czech Your Day Community at czech-me.com/community/ You don’t need hours of Czech. Just 15 minutes. But make those 15 minutes count. Renča 🤗
S3 · E14
September 25 · 13 min
The A2 Exam Is Over. Your Czech Isn’t.
Send Renča a text 😉 You passed A2. Now give your Czech somewhere to live. You worked hard, you prepared, you practised — and then finally, the pressure was gone. But what happens to your Czech after that? There’s a part of the post-exam experience we don’t talk about nearly enough. It doesn’t happen overnight. You may not even notice it at first. And no — the answer isn’t another textbook or spending the rest of your life studying Czech. So what comes next? This episode is very close to my heart because passing A2 shouldn’t be the moment Czech slowly disappears from your life. It can be the beginning of something completely different. Maybe the real question after A2 isn’t: “What should I study next?” Maybe it’s something completely different. Inside Czech Your Day Community, learners don’t stop using Czech when the exam is over. Mir, for example, has already passed his exam (his story here) — and he keeps coming back, speaking, practising and making Czech part of his life. Want to give your Czech somewhere to live after A2? Find out more about Czech Your Day Community at czech-me.com/community/
S3 · E13
September 18 · 14 min
Bydlení: Where Do Czechs Actually Live?
Send Renča a text 😉 You learnt dům. You learnt byt. So why does Czech suddenly sound completely different when people start talking about where they live? In this episode of How Czechs Really Say It, we’ll step away from textbook Czech and listen to the words and forms you’re much more likely to hear in real conversations. Some will probably sound familiar. Some might make you think: Wait… what did they just say? And if you’re preparing for your A2 exam, there’s one important difference you’ll want to notice too. 🎧 Listen first. Don’t try to catch everything. Then listen again and see what suddenly becomes clearer. Want to experience Czech like this regularly? Inside Czech Your Day, we don’t just collect vocabulary and grammar. We meet Czech in stories and real-life situations, come back to it, reactivate it — and most importantly, use it. Don’t study Czech. Experience it. At least 15 minutes every day. Join Czech Your Day: Download the handout here
S3 · E12
September 11 · 31 min
Renee’s Diary | A2 Journey – Part 5: What Can Change in 6 Weeks?
Send Renča a text 😉 Renee had spent 10 months taking individual 90-minute Czech lessons with one goal: to prepare for her A2 exam. But as the exam was getting closer, she realised she wasn’t ready. That’s when she contacted me. And we had just six weeks. When we started working together, it became clear that we weren’t simply filling a few gaps or doing final exam practice. There were important foundations missing, and in many ways, we had to start from the beginning. Now those six weeks are over. And Renee has taken the exam. So… what happened? In Part 5 of Renee’s Diary | A2 Journey, we sit down after the exam and talk about what happened on exam day — but also about something much bigger. What can really change in six weeks? What surprised Renee about the way she had been learning Czech before? What does she think about her Czech now? And after 10 months of individual lessons followed by six very different weeks… what did this experience teach her about learning a language? This isn’t just a story about passing or failing an exam. It’s a story about what progress can actually look like. Listen to Renee tell it in her own words. Want to experience Czech differently? Renee spent these six weeks working with Czech inside the Czech Your Day Community and through our intensive A2 preparation. If you’ve been learning Czech for months — maybe even years — but still feel that what you study isn’t becoming Czech you can actually use, you can explore the Community and discover a different way of experiencing the language. EXPLORE CZECH YOUR DAY COMMUNITY Don’t study Czech. Experience it.
S3 · E11
September 4 · 10 min
You Ordered SMAŽENÝ SÝR…Then the Waiter Asked THIS 🇨🇿| Real-Life Czech
Send Renča a text 😉 You know what you want. You’ve practised the sentence. You finally say it in Czech. “Dám si smažený sýr.” Success. 🇨🇿 The waiter understands you. And then… the conversation continues. 😅 In this episode of Czech Your Day, you’ll experience a real restaurant situation that can easily catch Czech learners off guard — even when they know exactly how to order their meal. You’ll listen to a dialogue, discover what you might hear in a Czech restaurant, and most importantly, practise responding aloud yourself. Because understanding Czech is one thing. Being ready when someone actually speaks to you is another. 🎧 Free handout + English translation: https://czech-me.com/czech-at-a-restaurant-ordering-fried-cheese/ Want to go beyond listening and turn Czech into something you can actually use? Inside the Czech Your Day Community, you’ll find connected activities, guided practice, and more opportunities to activate the Czech you meet in these episodes. 👉 Join the Community: https://czech-me.com/join-community-czech-your-day/ Don’t study Czech. Experience it.
S3 · E10
August 28 · 20 min
Renee’s Diary | A2 Journey — I Had to Start Showing Up for Myself (PART 4)
Send Renča a text 😉 The past few weeks of Renee’s A2 journey have felt like a rollercoaster. There has been progress — but also a difficult moment that neither of us expected to become part of this episode. So what happened? And what did Renee decide to do next? In Part 4 of Renee’s Diary, we talk honestly about what learning Czech can look like behind the scenes — especially when life gets busy, the exam is getting closer and progress doesn’t feel as straightforward as you hoped. In this episode, you’ll discover: what has changed since our last conversation which real-life situations Renee can now handle in Czech how she currently feels about her approaching A2 exam what happened during one particularly difficult moment what this experience taught both of us about continuing a learning journey This is not a polished success story. It is a real conversation about progress, doubt and what happens when learning stops feeling easy. If you also need meaningful next steps, guidance and an environment that helps you keep Czech present in your life, you can learn more about the Czech Your Day Community here: https://czech-me.com/community/ Don’t study Czech. Experience it.
S3 · E9
August 21 · 10 min
34°C… and We Went Sledding?! ❄️ | A2 Czech Story
Send Renča a text 😉 It was August. It was 34°C. A perfect hot summer day in the Czech Republic. So how did I end up riding on SNOW? ❄️😄 In today's A2 Czech Story, I'm taking you with me on a little trip to the Krkonoše mountains. What can you practise with this story? verbs of movement in context the Czech past tense useful vocabulary for trips and the mountains everyday phrases and useful word combinations following a Czech story without understanding every word You'll also hear a few words that may be above A2. That's intentional. They make the story sound more natural — and the story is carefully built to give you enough context to guess what they mean and keep following what is happening. Your challenge? Don't try to translate every word. Listen, follow the story and notice how much you can understand from the context. And don't stop at listening. At the end, I'll ask you a few questions. Try to answer them in Czech. Even one simple sentence counts. Listen. Understand. Produce. Don't study Czech. Experience it. 👉 You can find the Czech transcript + English translation here: Snow in August?! – Czech transcript & English translation Would you like more support with your Czech? Inside the Czech Your Day Community, we take stories like this one further — with extra practice, visual materials and activities that help you move from understanding Czech to actually using it. Just 15 minutes. Come back tomorrow. Keep building your Czech.
S3 · E8
August 14 · 18 min
Renee’s Diary | A2 Journey — I Want to Speak Czech (PART 3)
Send Renča a text 😉 Renee’s Czech journey continues — and this time, we talk about something many language learners struggle with: time. What happens when life gets busy and you simply don't have as much time for Czech as you would like? How does it affect your lessons? Your confidence? Your progress? In Part 3 of Renée’s diary, we talk honestly about the challenges of fitting Czech into everyday life, what happens when there isn't enough time to prepare, and why the way you use your learning time matters. And, as always, there are a few unexpected moments and small wins along the way. 😊 Renee is preparing for her A2 exam, but this journey is about much more than an exam. It's about finding a way to make Czech part of real life — even when life doesn't go according to plan. Listen to Part 3 and follow Renee’s journey. 👉 Want to make Czech part of your day too? Join the Czech Your Day community and start with just 15 minutes.
S3 · E7
August 7 · 14 min
Renee's Diary | A2 Journey: One Week Later (Part 2)
Send Renča a text 😉 One more week. One more conversation. And a transformation neither of us expected so soon. In this episode, Renee shares what happened after just one more week of learning Czech with me through our 15-minute individual lessons, combined with her daily practice using all the materials inside the Czech Your Day Community. We talk about confidence, pronunciation, everyday Czech, and the mindset shift that completely changed the way she learns. What surprised her the most? It wasn't learning more words. It was finally feeling ready to use Czech in real life. If you're learning Czech and sometimes feel overwhelmed or anxious, this episode might change the way you think about learning. Don't study Czech. Experience it.
S3 · E6
August 3 · 15 min
My Dog Sára Had Surgery (Learn Czech Through a Real Story)
Send Renča a text 😉 Today you'll meet someone very special — my dog Sára. 🐶 In this Czech story, you'll follow Sára's journey to the vet and discover what happened before and after her surgery. As you listen, you'll naturally hear useful Czech expressions for real-life situations, including how to talk about what someone can, has to, and mustn't do. This episode is perfect for A2 learners who want to improve their listening, understand Czech, and build confidence through stories. In this episode you'll practice: ⭐️ modal verbs: moct, muset, smět, nesmět, etc. ⭐️ vocabulary connected with the vet and health ⭐️ phone call conversation ⭐️ listening to Czech in context Don't worry if you don't understand everything the first time. Listen again, use the free handout, check the English translation, and let your Czech improve step by step. ⭐️ Free handout + English translation: https://czech-me.com/my-dog-sara-had-surgery-learn-czech-through-a-real-story-s03e06-czech-your-day-podcast/ Want to go further? Join the Czech Your Day community and explore stories through activities, speaking practice, and extra materials. Don't study Czech. Experience it. Jdeme na to!
S3 · E5
July 29 · 11 min
Renee's diary aka Renee is sprinting for A2 exam (PART 1)
Send Renča a text 😉 This is part 1 in the series. Renee has agreed to tracking down her progress. She contacted me after 10 months of unsuccessful learning. How is it for her after the first week of having 15-minute lessons every day + intense work in the Czech Your Day Community? Can she see any difference after only a few lessons? Listen to this series because it's really worth it.
S3 · E5
July 24 · 10 min
3 Red Flags
Send Renča a text 😉 I hope this episode will help lots of you and you won't get into similar situations as the people I am mentioning today. 👉 You can also listen to the episode with Mir here. 👉 If you want to find out what questions I would ask a potential tutor, listen to part 1 here and part 2 here
S3 · E4
July 23 · 7 min
Mastering Errands in Czech: From Hairdressers to Mechanics!
Send Renča a text 😉 This story is packed - it will help you with: ⭐️ running errands in Czech ⭐️ verb to go in the future (walking as well as by means of transport) ⭐️ days of the week + parts of the day ⭐️ dative case (kadeřnice - ke kadeřnici) ⭐️ reasons (eg. to shorten my hair, to change the tyres, etc.) For the members of the community: - definitely check the visual materials (you can find them in the section GET READY FOR YOUR A2 EXAM) - they will speed up your process of learning a loooooot - and have fun with the games - I know, learning while playing is the best 🥳 For all of you: - you can find lots of stories in simplified Czech on my YouTube channel (the pictures will help you with deepening your understanding: This is the link to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@czech-me-with-renca/videos You can join the community Czech Your Day here: https://czech-me.com/join-community-czech-your-day/ Here is the link to my website: https://czech-me.com/mastering-errands-in-czech-from-hairdressers-to-mechanics-s03e04-podcast-czech-your-day/
S3 · E3
July 22 · 8 min
My Friend Jana - Her Life, Hobbies, Preferences and Dislikes
Send Renča a text 😉 Would you like to practice/learn expressions and questions from the topics ABOUT ME (= O MNĚ), MÍT RÁD(A), RÁD(A), CHUTNAT as well as HOBBIES in Czech? Then this story is the right fit for you. If you don't understand the differences in usage of chutnat, mít rád etc., check previous episodes in this podcast or go to my YouTube channel. I have created short dialogues that will show you how to use them - it's better then watching long videos with grammatical explanations 😉👍 This is the link to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@czech-me-with-renca/videos You can join the community Czech Your Day here: https://czech-me.com/join-community-czech-your-day/ Here is the link to my website: https://czech-me.com/my-friend-jana-her-life-hobbies-preferences-and-dislikes-s03e03-podcast-czech-your-day/
S3 · E2
July 21 · 8 min
From Fog to Sun to Snow: A Czech Weather Rollercoaster!
Send Renča a text 😉 Have you ever heard about APRÍLOVÉ POČASÍ? This episode is exactly about that - a crazy day in April when we experienced the weather from all four seasons - from the sun to the snow... 👉 Jaké je tvoje oblíbené počasí? = Jaké počasí máš rád(a)? A proč? This is the link to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@czech-me-with-renca/videos You can join the community Czech Your Day here: https://czech-me.com/join-community-czech-your-day/ Here is the link to my website: https://czech-me.com/from-fog-to-sun-to-snow-a-czech-weather-rollercoaster-s03e02-podcast-czech-your-day/
S3 · E1
July 20 · 14 min
Exploring My Vietnam Apartment: A Czech Adventure Abroad!
Send Renča a text 😉 This episode is about my amazing flat in Hanoi. Yes, I spent a fantastic holiday in Vietnam and I will share some stories with you as well. The first one is about my flat. You will have the chance to practice vocabulary related to housing + verbs in the 1st and 3rd person singular (yes, I have created 2 versions of this story). Have fun, enjoy and check the free materials on my website czech-me.com ;)

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