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Tired of textbooks and grammar drills? This is the Czech podcast for thoughtful adults who want to speak real Czech… the kind you actually hear in daily life. Listen to episodes in slow Czech with authentic stories and conversations that help you immerse through comprehensible input, just like in our Immersion Program. Or join English episodes on mindset and confidence, guiding you to finally use Czech naturally and fearlessly. Since 2016, we’ve helped thousands of learners move from studying to speaking through our 1:1 lessons, Immersion Programs, self-paced courses, YouTube videos and this podcast. If you’re looking for how to learn Czech (and speak it!), a podcast to learn Czech naturally, or want to live the language, you’ve found your place. Because this isn’t textbook Czech… it’s real life in Czech.

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Thursday · 7 min
349 What Do Czechs Think About Slovaks?
Why do words like “čučoriedka” and “korytnačka” sound so cute to many Czechs? And why Czechs and Slovaks behave like siblings? In this episode, Eliška explores the friendly rivalry between Czechs and Slovaks, funny Slovak words, Czech jokes about Slovakia, and how well Czechs and Slovaks understand each other today. You’ll learn: why Slovak sounds cute to many Czechs what “čučoriedka,” “korytnačka” and “vankúš” mean why Slovaks often speak Czech in Czechia what “naši slovenští bratia” means why “čobol” is not a nice word A fun way to practice Czech listening and understand the cultural references, jokes and expressions you may hear in real conversations. Get the complete transcript to follow the conversation, learn new vocabulary, and improve your Czech listening. https://slowczech.com/slowczechpodcast New to slowczech? Download our FREE Real Czech Starter Kit: https://slowczech.com/kit/pod Ready to speak Czech with confidence? Join our Immersion Program: https://slowczech.com/immersion/pod slowczech Podcast Learn Czech through real language, real conversations, and Czech culture. Slow. Real. Human. https://slowczech.com
September 3 · 7 min
348 Czechs Love Mushrooms?! Czech Mushroom Picking and Food
Why do Czechs love mushrooms so much? For many Czech families, mushroom picking is a secret tradition, a walk in the forest, a competition, and a way to bring home something delicious. Learn about Czech mushroom culture, popular mushrooms, edible and poisonous varieties, and traditional dishes like smaženice, kulajda, and houbový kuba. You’ll also hear useful Czech vocabulary and real, natural Czech. Want to understand what Czechs really say? Download the free Real Czech Starter Kit: https://www.slowczech.com/kit Learn more about slowczech and our Czech learning programs: https://www.slowczech.com You can also book an individual Czech lesson or join the slowczech Immersion program to make faster progress in a small group. Read the transcript while you listen: https://slowczech.com/slowczechpodcast What is your favourite mushroom or mushroom dish? Let us know in the comments.
August 27 · 8 min
347 Czech Supermarket Rules: The Secret Rules Nobody Explains
Czech supermarkets have their own unwritten rules. When a new checkout opens, everyone suddenly starts running. Discounts become impossible to resist, personal space disappears in the queue, and parking can become a competitive sport. In this episode of the slowczech podcast, we explore the funny everyday habits you might notice in Czech supermarkets while practicing your Czech listening skills. You’ll hear about: what happens when a new checkout opens why Czechs love a good discount personal space in the checkout queue shopping carts and getting through crowded aisles the great self-checkout debate the struggle to park as close as possible to the entrance This is a fun way to practice intermediate Czech while discovering some of the everyday habits and cultural details you may encounter in Czechia. What you'll learn Czech supermarket vocabulary useful everyday Czech expressions how to talk about shopping situations Czech culture and everyday habits intermediate Czech listening practice ???? Get the complete transcript to follow the conversation, learn new vocabulary and improve your Czech listening. Study at your own pace and come back to the episode whenever you want: https://slowczech.com/czech-podcast/ New to slowczech? Download our FREE Real Czech Starter Kit: https://slowczech.com/kit/pod ???????? Ready to speak Czech with confidence? Join our Immersion Program: https://slowczech.com/immersion/pod
August 27 · 8 min
347 Czech Supermarket Rules: The Secret Rules Nobody Explains
Czech supermarkets have their own unwritten rules. When a new checkout opens, everyone suddenly starts running. Discounts become impossible to resist, personal space disappears in the queue, and parking can become a competitive sport. In this episode of the slowczech podcast, we explore the funny everyday habits you might notice in Czech supermarkets while practicing your Czech listening skills. You’ll hear about: what happens when a new checkout opens why Czechs love a good discount personal space in the checkout queue shopping carts and getting through crowded aisles the great self-checkout debate the struggle to park as close as possible to the entrance This is a fun way to practice intermediate Czech while discovering some of the everyday habits and cultural details you may encounter in Czechia. What you'll learn Czech supermarket vocabulary useful everyday Czech expressions how to talk about shopping situations Czech culture and everyday habits intermediate Czech listening practice ???? Get the complete transcript to follow the conversation, learn new vocabulary and improve your Czech listening. Study at your own pace and come back to the episode whenever you want: https://slowczech.com/czech-podcast/ New to slowczech? Download our FREE Real Czech Starter Kit: https://slowczech.com/kit/pod ???????? Ready to speak Czech with confidence? Join our Immersion Program: https://slowczech.com/immersion/pod
August 21 · 8 min
346 Czech Habits at Home: What Do Czechs Keep at Home?
Why do Czechs buy five packs of toilet paper when they’re on sale? And why does every Czech home seem to have a collection of empty jars, bags and boxes? In this episode, Monča talks about funny and surprisingly common Czech habits at home — from freezing bread and preserving food to covering a new sofa with a blanket and keeping a beautiful box of chocolates that nobody is allowed to eat. You’ll also discover why some of these habits come from life during socialism, when things were harder to find or more expensive. What you'll learn: useful Czech vocabulary about everyday life why Czechs love sales and buying things in bulk what "zavařovat" means why Czechs keep empty jars, boxes and bags why bread often goes straight into the freezer some funny habits you might see in a Czech family Want to follow the conversation more easily? Get the complete transcript to improve your Czech listening, review new vocabulary and study the episode at your own pace. https://slowczech.com New to slowczech? Get our FREE Real Czech Starter Kit and start understanding what Czechs really say. https://slowczech.com/kit/pod Ready to speak Czech with confidence? Join our Immersion Program and practice Czech with real people. https://slowczech.com/immersion/pod
August 6 · 5 min
345 Come Hiking in the Czech Mountains with Me (Beginner Czech)
Want to practice Czech while travelling? In this beginner-friendly Czech vlog, Monča comments on Eliška's trip to the Beskydy Mountains. You'll hear slow, natural Czech and learn useful vocabulary connected with hiking, villages, forests, maps and Czech nature. Perfect for A1–A2 learners who want to improve listening naturally. In this episode you'll hear: • useful Czech words connected with hiking and nature • real Czech spoken at a slow, comfortable pace • everyday travel vocabulary you'll remember naturally • authentic Czech culture and beautiful landscapes Get the complete transcript to follow the conversation, learn new vocabulary and improve your Czech listening: https://slowczech.com New to slowczech? Download our FREE Real Czech Starter Kit: https://slowczech.com/kit/pod Ready to speak Czech with confidence? Join our Immersion Program: https://slowczech.com/immersion/pod learn Czech, Czech listening, Czech listening practice, beginner Czech, slow Czech, Czech podcast, Czech language, Czech vocabulary, Czech travel, Czech Republic, Beskydy, hiking Czech, Czech nature, learn Czech naturally, Slowczech
July 30 · 7 min
344 Visiting a Czech Home: 8 Czech Customs You Should Know (Intermediate Culture)
Going to visit Czech friends or your partner's family for the first time? Some Czech customs can be surprising—from changing into slippers to leaving with a box of homemade cake. In this episode, Monča shares eight everyday traditions that will help you understand Czech culture and feel more comfortable during real visits. If you're learning Czech and want authentic Czech listening practice, this episode is a fun way to improve your vocabulary while discovering how Czech families really behave. What you'll learn authentic Czech vocabulary Czech house visit etiquette everyday Czech customs useful expressions Czech culture through real situations Get the complete transcript to follow the conversation, learn new vocabulary and improve your Czech listening: https://slowczech.com New to slowczech? Download our FREE Real Czech Starter Kit: https://slowczech.com/kit/pod Ready to speak Czech with confidence? Join our Immersion Program: https://slowczech.com/immersion/pod
July 23 · 10 min
343 Why Do Czechs Love Kofola? The Story Behind Czech's Favorite Soda (Intermediate Culture)
Why would millions of Czechs choose Kofola over Coca-Cola? The answer is much bigger than taste. In this Czech podcast for intermediate learners, you'll discover the surprising history of Kofola—from its secret beginnings in communist Czechoslovakia to becoming one of the country's strongest cultural symbols. Improve your Czech listening while learning authentic vocabulary and fascinating Czech culture. In this episode you'll learn: the history of Kofola authentic Czech vocabulary about history and culture why Kofola survived communism and Coca-Cola the famous Czech slogan every local knows ???? Get the complete transcript to follow the conversation, learn new vocabulary and improve your Czech listening: https://slowczech.com/czech-podcast/ ???? New to slowczech? Download our FREE Real Czech Starter Kit: https://slowczech.com/kit/pod ???????? Ready to speak Czech with confidence? Join our Immersion Program: https://slowczech.com/immersion/pod
July 21 · 6 min
339 The most magical places in Czechia that Czech people love and foreigners don't know (yet)
Do you think that you have already seen the Czech Republic? Let us show you "secret" places that many foreigners learning Czech don't know. In this episode, slowczech teacher Danča introduces four fascinating Czech towns that many tourists miss: Žatec – the world-famous town of hops and beer Písek – home to the oldest bridge in the Czech Republic Jičín – the fairy-tale town of Rumcajs Teplice – the historic spa town once called "Little Paris" Along the way, you'll immerse yourself in Czech, and hear words such as brigáda, chmel, lázně, and rýžovat zlato, while discovering Czech history, culture, and legends. Get the transcript here: https://slowczech.com/slowczechpodcast
July 20 · 6 min
335 Six strange Czech cycling rules every foreigner should know (in simple and slow Czech)
Why do Czech people take cycling so seriously? In this episode, Eliška talks about Czech cycling culture, popular biking habits, and why Czech people buy more expensive bicycles than cars. Get the transcript here: https://slowczech.com/slowczechpodcast --- free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Individual lessons: https://slowczech.com/courses/individual/
July 20 · 7 min
336 Které české jídlo je nejhorší? (intermediate culture)
Would you eat cow stomach soup? In this episode, Monča and Šárka rate 5 bizarre Czech foods that often shock foreigners. From tripe soup and dill sauce to the beloved fried cheese, you’ll discover the delicious (and sometimes strange) side of Czech culture. Which dish would you try first? Let us know at contact@slowczech.com! --- Get the transcript here: https://slowczech.com/slowczechpodcast free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod
July 20 · 6 min
337 Funny Czech Desserts: Rakvička, Věneček & Other Sweet Surprises (Intermediate Culture)
What do a little coffin, a wreath, and a poppy seed cake have in common? They’re all traditional Czech desserts! Join Monča and Šárka as they explore some of Czechia’s most beloved sweets, their unusual names, and the memories connected to them. You'll discover why children used to eat desserts with alcohol, why poppy seeds surprise many foreigners, and which desserts Czech people still love today. In this episode you'll hear about: rakvička věneček větrník indiánek špička makový koláč This episode is perfect for intermediate Czech learners who want to improve their listening while learning about Czech culture. Get the transcript here: https://slowczech.com/slowczechpodcast --- Download your FREE Real Czech Starter Kit: https://slowczech.com/kit/pod Ready to speak Czech with confidence? Join our Immersion Program: https://slowczech.com/immersion/pod
July 17 · 5 min
334 Seven weird Czech hiking rules nobody prepares foreigners for
Do you love hiking and nature? In this episode, Eliška talks about 7 rather funny hiking rules and habits in Czechia. Why do Czech people always choose the longest route? Why is there beer and svíčková in the middle of a hike? And why does everybody suddenly become so friendly in the forest? Please do not take Eliška too seriously… but there is trošku pravdy Immerse yourself in slow and simple Czech and discover a little piece of Czech culture. Jdeme na to! Get the transcript here: https://slowczech.com/slowczechpodcast ---- free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod
July 17 · 8 min
341 The 7 Czech Cases Enter a Reality Show… and Everything Changes
What if the seven Czech cases were contestants in a reality show? Meet Nominative, Instrumental, Genitive, Locative, and the rest of the “Seven Brothers” as they compete for survival. Learn Czech grammar through humor, memorable stories, and everyday examples instead of declension tables. Perfect for intermediate Czech learners (A2–B1) who want to remember Czech cases naturally. Join our Czech Cases Liberation Day and stop overthinking the endings. https://slowczech.com/liberation/ Get the transcript here: https://slowczech.com/slowczechpodcast ---- free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod
July 17 · 6 min
342 Ten Signs You're Secretly Becoming Czech (Count Your Score!)
Are you becoming Czech without even realizing it? Take this fun Czech culture test and discover how many typical Czech habits you've already adopted. Learn real Czech vocabulary, everyday expressions, and the traditions that make Czech life unique. What's your final score? Get the transcript here: https://slowczech.com/slowczechpodcast ---- free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod
July 17 · 6 min
338 Seven most unfortunate town names in Czechia
In this episode Eliška walks you through 7 funny — sometimes unintentionally awkward — Czech place names like Hrob or Řitka. Hear natural spoken Czech, learn cultural jokes and hidden meanings. Perfect for learners who want more than grammar — real Czech conversations and laughs.: ---- free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod
July 10 · 5 min
340 What Really Happens at a Czech Cottage? [Czech Culture]
What is a real weekend at a Czech chata actually like? Join Eliška, Gabča and Peťa as they share playful stories and surprising traditions that every Czech knows. Learn useful Czech words like chata, špekáček, lavor, slivovice and houby, discover why “a short walk” can last four hours, and find out why your hosts never stop asking if you’re hungry. You’ll practise Czech listening while discovering the humour, habits and everyday culture behind one of the most beloved Czech traditions. ---- free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod
May 14 · 10 min
333 Try this quiz: How Czech Are You? (Beginner Culture & Mindset)
Today, Monča prepared for you a fun quiz, which will test your knowledge of Czech slang, culture, movies, food, and everyday expressions. Do you know what “makat” means? What Czechs call 100 crowns? Or which Christmas movie almost every Czech watches every year? In this episode, you’ll learn real Czech expressions, discover interesting cultural habits, and see how “Czech” you really are. ---- free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod
April 30 · 5 min
332 Tři Pohádky – 3 fairy tale films you must see (Beginner Culture & Mindset)
In this episode, you’ll discover how Czechs watch fairy tales and learn phrases you can use today. Czech fairy tales are kind of a big thing here a ne jen pro děti. You might be surprised that we watch them mostly at Christmas… and honestly, often the same ones every year In this episode, Nikola shares 3 fairy tales that Czechs really love. You’ll hear simple Czech, pick up a few new words (like vodník ), and get a feel for Czech culture at the same time. Just press play, relax, and maybe get inspired for your next movie night. learn Czech, speak Czech, real Czech, Czech conversation, Czech grammar, Czech phrases, Czech culture, Czech for expats free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: www.slowczech.com/kit Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod The post 332 Tři Pohádky – 3 fairy tale films you must see (Beginner Culture & Mindset) appeared first on slowczech.
April 16 · 9 min
331 Rozumíš, ale nemluvíš? Příběh slowczech (Intermediate Story)
This is story how slowczech was born. Where the vision of “speak Czech in real life” came from, how Eliška knew French grammar but couldnt speak, how she got 96% in German exam (not by studying grammar). In this episode, you will learn the story behind slowczech and the moment she understood that grammar wasn’t the way. ANd you’ll discover what actually helps you start speaking. Join Speak Czech Party to celebrate 10 years of slowczech existence. Tickets at https://slowczech.com/narozeniny Missed the party? You will love Real Czech Starter Kit. Its free, start speaking within minutes at https://slowczech.com/kit And then join the Immersion program https://slowczech.com/immersion free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod The post 331 Rozumíš, ale nemluvíš? Příběh slowczech (Intermediate Story) appeared first on slowczech.

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