Czech Your Day

Czech Your Day

Renča
Země Česko
Jazyk CS
Epizody 123
Nejnovější 14.08.2026

Czech Your Day is a daily podcast designed to help foreigners understand and learn Czech through weekly topics. Each episode builds towards Friday's story, teaching both textbook and real-life Czech. Host Renča shares tips and tricks for learning the language as it's actually spoken by Czech people. Transcripts and handouts are available on her website CZECH-ME.COM.

Epizody

  • Renee’s Diary | A2 Journey — I Want to Speak Czech (PART 3) 14.08.2026 18min
    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...
  • Renee's Diary | A2 Journey: One Week Later (Part 2) 07.08.2026 14min
    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 ...
  • My Dog Sára Had Surgery (Learn Czech Through a Real Story) 03.08.2026 15min
    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 epis...
  • Renee's diary aka Renee is sprinting for A2 exam (PART 1) 29.07.2026 11min
    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.
  • 3 Red Flags 24.07.2026 10min
    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
  • Mastering Errands in Czech: From Hairdressers to Mechanics! 23.07.2026 7min
    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 lo...
  • My Friend Jana - Her Life, Hobbies, Preferences and Dislikes 22.07.2026 8min
    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 😉👍 ...
  • From Fog to Sun to Snow: A Czech Weather Rollercoaster! 21.07.2026 8min
    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: h...
  • Exploring My Vietnam Apartment: A Czech Adventure Abroad! 20.07.2026 14min
    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 ;)
  • From Failure to Phoenix: Mir's Remarkable A2 Exam Story 30.04.2026 1h 4min
    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 exa...
  • Czech Success: Cilia's Journey to Acing the A2 Exam 12.02.2026 44min
    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 p...
  • From Fear to Fluency: Karin’s Czech Learning Tale 28.01.2026 26min
    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 defin...
  • Mastering Czech: Tips to Make the Best Out of 120 Episodes 01.01.2026 8min
    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-d...
  • Czech Your Preferences: Reflecting on 20 and Now (KDYŽ MI BYLO DVACET, RÁDA JSEM CESTOVALA) 31.12.2025 6min
    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 #1...
  • Yesterday's Tale: A Peek into Martin's Day (CO VČERA DĚLAL MARTIN?) 30.12.2025 5min
    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...
  • Back in Time: A Season 2 Finale (STORY in Czech) 29.12.2025 10min
    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 practi...
  • Czech Dialogues Unplugged: Mastering 'Have' in the Past Tense 26.12.2025 5min
    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...
  • What Questions Would Renča Ask a Potential Tutor? (part 2) 25.12.2025 17min
    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-yo...
  • From Holidays to Dates: Czech Verb 'MÍT' (MĚL JSEM DOVOLENOU, MÁM RANDE) 24.12.2025 9min
    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...
  • Czech Past Tense Decoded: Master 'To Have (MĚLI, JÁ JSEM MĚLA) 23.12.2025 9min
    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...