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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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S2 · E63
April 30 · 1 hr 4 min
From Failure to Phoenix: Mir's Remarkable A2 Exam Story
Send Renča a text 😉 This episode is so special. Why? Because Mir is openly talking about his failure during the first attempt for his A2 exam. Why did he fail? What happened next before meeting me and starting a new chapter in his learning journey that lead to his SUCCESS? Why 58 x 90-minute traditional lessons didn't lead him to success? How is it possible that the equivalent of 9 lessons with me (54 x 15-minute lessons = 9 x 90-minute lessons) was more than enough for him to pass the A2 exam with confidence? This was not only about learning vocabulary. This was also about overcoming a trauma. I am not a therapist. I am not a psychologist or a psychiatrist either - yet there are situations in the life of a tutor when special methods, huge doses of empathy and gentle approach combined with pushing the student at the right moments for him to be able to overcome the obstacles and succeed - all of this combined is simply necessary... The episodes Mir is talking about: What Questions Would Renča Ask a Potential Tutor? (Part 1) - S02E48 What Questions Would Renča Ask a Potential Tutor? (part 2) - S02E54
February 12 · 44 min
Czech Success: Cilia's Journey to Acing the A2 Exam
Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, my student Cilia is sharing her experience with the preparation for her A2 exam in Czech as well as the exam itself. And how about her Czech in the future? Thank you so much, Cilia, for sharing your views and journey with us. Quick note: I forgot to use the cable at the first part of the talk. That's why there is a brief moment when our talk sounds weird. I don't normally edit these talks so that it's as authentic as possible. I had to edit out the part when I was searching for the cable this time. My apologies. - See, nobody is perfect.
S2 · E60
January 28 · 26 min
From Fear to Fluency: Karin’s Czech Learning Tale
Send Renča a text 😉 I am so glad Karin has agreed to record this talk with me. Why is this episode so special? ⭐️ Karin is overcoming her fear of speaking Czech ⭐️ she has reached such a level that she could have this talk in Czech - how has she achieved that? ⭐️ Karin is a teacher - so what it's like to teach a teacher? And what does she think about my 15-minute lessons (as a teacher)? And my community? This talk is about having fun, huge personal journey and so much more. It's definitely worth listening. Thank you, Karin, for your patience - waiting for 7 months for my lessons, that's a lot. And that's the reason I am opening my community. You will get the chance to learn Czech with me without waiting for my lessons for months. I spent last year testing different activities etc. to be able to transform my methods from individual lessons to the community. So that you can experience the same progress as the students from my individual lessons. The list of all episodes is here: https://czech-me.com/daily-podcast-czech-your-day/ The link (COMMUNITY Czech Your Day): https://czech-me.com/join-community-czech-your-day/
S2 · E59
January 1 · 8 min
Mastering Czech: Tips to Make the Best Out of 120 Episodes
Send Renča a text 😉 Wrapping Up Season 2: Tips to Maximize Czech Learning In the final episode of season 2, Renča reflects on the achievement of creating 120 episodes in eight months and shares essential tips for optimizing the podcast for learning Czech. Thank you for your support and enjoying the ride with me 🤗 Renča The list of all episodes is here: https://czech-me.com/daily-podcast-czech-your-day/ The link (COMMUNITY Czech Your Day): https://czech-me.com/join-community-czech-your-day/
S2 · E58
Dec 31, 2025 · 6 min
Czech Your Preferences: Reflecting on 20 and Now (KDYŽ MI BYLO DVACET, RÁDA JSEM CESTOVALA)
Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča takes you on a journey back in time, comparing her likes and dislikes at age 20 to her current preferences. In this way you will refresh structures to express preferences in both the past and present tense. Renča shares her changing interests in meditation, walking with a dog, baking, cooking, ginger tea, traveling, reading, swimming, and umbrellas. If you aren't familiar with these structures in Czech, go back to episodes #12, #14 and #15 (season 2). I highly recommend you to download the handout + check the article with English translations here: https://czech-me.com/czech-your-preferences-reflecting-on-20-and-now-kdyz-mi-bylo-dvacet-rada-jsem-cestovalas02-e58-daily-podcast-czech-your-day/ The list of all episodes is here: https://czech-me.com/daily-podcast-czech-your-day/ The link (COMMUNITY Czech Your Day): https://czech-me.com/join-community-czech-your-day/
S2 · E57
Dec 30, 2025 · 5 min
Yesterday's Tale: A Peek into Martin's Day (CO VČERA DĚLAL MARTIN?)
Send Renča a text 😉 Renča has created a short story about Martin's day. Why? It will give you a chance to practice all the verbs in the 3rd person (masculine) as well as time (v půl sedmé, ve tři čtvrtě na pět etc.), places and exressions useful when you want to talk about your day. If you are a beginner or you struggle with listening, use the part in the slow mode first. Listen to it without a handout at first. It may be frustrating, I know. But your ears need to get used to the Czech sounds and words. Try to understand from the context as much as possible. Then use the handout. If you still struggle, use the translations on my website. Once you feel comfortable (it may take several days), push yourself and listen repeatedly to the fast version (without a handout). It may be really challenging at first, but don't give up. It's just like in the gym - your ears need to get used to the "heavy weights" (= fast mode). Listening to the episode just once isn't enough. I highly recommend you to download the handout + check the article with English translations here: https://czech-me.com/yesterdays-tale-a-peek-into-martins-day-co-vcera-delal-martins02-e57-daily-podcast-czech-your-day/ The list of all episodes is here: https://czech-me.com/daily-podcast-czech-your-day/ The link (COMMUNITY Czech Your Day): https://czech-me.com/join-community-czech-your-day/
S2 · E56
Dec 29, 2025 · 10 min
Back in Time: A Season 2 Finale (STORY in Czech)
Send Renča a text 😉 In this special episode,Renča celebrates the final week of season two by reflecting on the journey so far, with over 115 episodes to date. This week's theme, 'Back in Time,' revisits episodes from season one and two, tweaking them to reinforce vocabulary and practice past tense in Czech. This episode focuses on revising the months, places, and past tense verbs through questions and answers. Renča reads slowly at first and then at a faster pace, providing extra practice for you. I highly recommend you to download the handout + check the article with English translations here: https://czech-me.com/the-czech-story-unveiled-a-season-finales02-e56-daily-podcast-czech-your-day/ The list of all episodes is here: https://czech-me.com/daily-podcast-czech-your-day/ The link (COMMUNITY Czech Your Day): https://czech-me.com/join-community-czech-your-day/ 00:24 Reflecting on Season Two 02:13 Special Week: Back in Time 03:08 Today's Episode: Revising Months and Places 08:09 Practice Questions
S2 · E55
Dec 26, 2025 · 5 min
Czech Dialogues Unplugged: Mastering 'Have' in the Past Tense
Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča shares with you 2 dialogues in the past tense. You will have the chance to practice the expressions you have learnt this week (#51-#54). You will hear both dialogues in Standard Czech (= textbook version = the one you need for exams or formal situations). And as a bonus, you will hear the first dialogue in a really informal version (real-life Czech). Renča has used lots of informal expressions (also the way she pronounces certain words - eg. od - do, zítra,... - expresses the level of informality (to be honest, she wouldn't use as many informal expressions in one dialogue (it's too informal for her taste), but she wanted to show you different options). I highly recommend you to download the handout + check the article with English translations here: https://czech-me.com/czech-dialogues-unplugged-mastering-have-in-the-past-tenses02-e55-daily-podcast-czech-your-day/ The list of all episodes is here: https://czech-me.com/daily-podcast-czech-your-day/ The link (COMMUNITY Czech Your Day): https://czech-me.com/join-community-czech-your-day/ 00:21 Overview of Today's Episode 01:48 Dialogue 1: Standard Czech 02:21 Dialogue 2: Standard Czech 03:13 Bonus: Real-life Czech
S2 · E54
Dec 25, 2025 · 17 min
What Questions Would Renča Ask a Potential Tutor? (part 2)
Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča shares with you another set of questions she considers important (and qualities a tutor should have, in her opinion). This episode and the episode last week have been created to inspire, to make you think, to realize that the price tag isn't the only question to ask the potential tutor. The list of all episodes is here: https://czech-me.com/daily-podcast-czech-your-day/ The link (COMMUNITY Czech Your Day): https://czech-me.com/join-community-czech-your-day/
S2 · E53
Dec 24, 2025 · 9 min
From Holidays to Dates: Czech Verb 'MÍT' (MĚL JSEM DOVOLENOU, MÁM RANDE)
Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča shares with you frequently used Czech expressions involving the verb 'to have' (such as 'vacation', 'meeting', 'date', and more). The episode offers translations and explanations in both English and Czech to accommodate learners at different levels. I highly recommend you to download the handout + check the article with English translations here: The list of all episodes is here: https://czech-me.com/daily-podcast-czech-your-day/ The link (COMMUNITY Czech Your Day): https://czech-me.com/join-community-czech-your-day/
S2 · E52
Dec 23, 2025 · 9 min
Czech Past Tense Decoded: Master 'To Have (MĚLI, JÁ JSEM MĚLA)
Send Renča a text 😉 In this episode, Renča focuses on the verb 'to have' in past tense (as it is irregular). Through various sentences and practical examples. You will also get the chance to practice the expressions from the previous episode. I highly recommend you to download the handout + check the article with English translations here: https://czech-me.com/czech-past-tense-decoded-master-to-have-meli-ja-jsem-melas02-e52-daily-podcast-czech-your-day/ The list of all episodes is here: https://czech-me.com/daily-podcast-czech-your-day/ The link (COMMUNITY Czech Your Day): https://czech-me.com/join-community-czech-your-day/ 00:22 This Week's Focus: The Verb 'To Have' 00:43 Learning the Past Tense of 'To Have' 01:07 Practice Sentences in Czech 02:37 Detailed Sentence Breakdown 04:34 More Practice Sentences

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