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• 336 Které české jídlo je nejhorší? (intermediate culture) 04.06.2026 7min

  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! free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod The post 336 Které české jídlo je nejhorší? (intermediate culture) appeared first on slowczech.
• 6 divných cyklistických pravidel v Česku (intermediate culture) 28.05.2026 6min

  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.  free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Individual lessons: https://slowczech.com/courses/individual/ The post 6 divných cyklistických pravidel v Česku (intermediate culture) appeared first on slowczech.
• 7 zvláštních turistických pravidel v Česku (intermediate culture) 21.05.2026 5min

  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! free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod The post 7 zvláštních turistických pravidel v Česku (intermediate culture) appeared first on slowczech.
• 333 Otestuj se: Jak moc jsi Čech? (quiz for beginners) 14.05.2026 10min

  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 Starter Kit Immersion Program:slowczech Immersion ProgramKeywords: learn Czech, speak Czech, real Czech, Czech conversation, Czech culture, Czech for expats The post 333 Otestuj se: Jak moc jsi Čech? (quiz for beginners) appeared first on slowczech.
• 332 Tři pohádky (filmy), které Češi milují 30.04.2026 5min

  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 (filmy), které Češi milují appeared first on slowczech.
• 331 Rozumíš, ale nemluvíš? Příběh slowczech (Intermediate Story) 16.04.2026 9min

  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/narozeninyMissed the party?You will love Real Czech Starter Kit. Its free, start speaking within minutes at https://slowczech.com/kitAnd 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.
• 330 Poslouchej NA + DO v příběhu (Beginner Grammar in Action) 09.04.2026 6min

  Learn Czech naturally through real stories and conversations. In this episode, you’ll discover how Czechs use na and do in everyday life and learn phrases you can use today.Hiiiii, I’m Monča and today I will tell you a simple story about my week. In this story, I used many Czech prepositions NA and DO in real, natural sentences. You will hear how we, Czechs, use these prepositions in real life. How can it help you?  You do not have to remember a single rule; you’ll feel what sounds right — jít do kanceláře, do kavárny nebo na výlet and you can use the same sentences in a real conversation. You want to learn even more? Listen again and again and.. znovu  and let the sentences settle in your mind.And remember, practice makes it natural.  Go even deeper: free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: www.slowczech.com/kit Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersionlearn Czech, speak Czech, real Czech, Czech conversation, Czech grammar, Czech phrases, Czech culture, Czech for expats The post 330 Poslouchej NA + DO v příběhu (Beginner Grammar in Action) appeared first on slowczech.
• 329 Zapomněl, že má manželku – spisovatel Jaroslav Hašek (Intermediate Culture) 26.03.2026 4min

  In this episode, you’ll get to know Jaroslav Hašek, the famous Czech spisovatel behind The Good Soldier Švejk. Ale… this is not a nudná history lesson — Gabča will share with you interesting and maybe a little weird facts about his life. You’ll hear about his love for hospody (who doesn’t like Czech beer), his unusual life choices, and why he was a bigamist.Check also: free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: www.slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod The post 329 Zapomněl, že má manželku – spisovatel Jaroslav Hašek (Intermediate Culture) appeared first on slowczech.
• [EN] Czech cases: learn them without declension tables 12.03.2026 18min

  After 10 years of teaching Czech, Eliška knows pretty well why fabulous people struggle with cases and why memorizing declension tables rarely leads to speaking. In this episode, she will tell you what actually helps your brain understand Czech endings and start using them naturally.   Do you prefer reading? You can read an article about the same topic here:https://slowczech.com/czech-cases-explained-stop-memorizing-tables/   Start with FREE Real Czech Starter Kit https://slowczech.com/kit  Bridge the gap between knowing and speaking in the Immersion Program https://slowczech.com/immersion The post [EN] Czech cases: learn them without declension tables appeared first on slowczech.
• 328 Krteček se ptá: Kde bydlíš? (beginner grammar: locative in dialogue) 27.02.2026 7min

  In this episode, you will have an unbelievable luck! You will hear Krteček interviewing Elišku.  What a lucky person you are ;))  Krteček asks Eliška about her life, her work and her French. Learn how to ask these questions and how to answer and use them today in your life… and learn LOCATIVE case naturally.Instead of studying theory, you will train your brain to respond automatically. free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: www.slowczech.com/kit-pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion-pod The post 328 Krteček se ptá: Kde bydlíš? (beginner grammar: locative in dialogue) appeared first on slowczech.
• 327 Relaxace: Mluv česky v klidu (All Levels How to Learn Smarter) 19.02.2026 6min

  Speaking Czech feels sometimes stressful? Try this short guided relaxation and notice what happens when your body slows down. You might discover that when you are calm, you understand more… And this is how you start speaking more naturally. Less stress = more access to your Czech brain.Měj se hezky, uč se česky. free Real Czech Starter Kit: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod The post 327 Relaxace: Mluv česky v klidu (All Levels How to Learn Smarter) appeared first on slowczech.
• 326 Kulturní šoky cizinců v Česku. Did that surprise you too? (beginner culture) 05.02.2026 6min

  In this episode, you’ll discover what culture shocks foreigners the most when they arrive in the Czech Republic.From mixed-gender naked saunas to silent public transport, paid public toilets, and the strict rule of taking your shoes off at home — this episode explains what is normal for Czechs but surprising for expats.You’ll also learn why Czechs don’t do small talk, and why that doesn’t mean they’re rude — just different. If you live in Czechia (or plan to), this episode will help you understand Czech mindset, daily habits, and social rules so you can feel more relaxed and confident in real life.Perfect for expats and learners who want to understand real Czech culture — not just grammar. free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod The post 326 Kulturní šoky cizinců v Česku. Did that surprise you too? (beginner culture) appeared first on slowczech.
• 325 Jak znít víc česky: no, jako, prostě (Intermediate Vocabulary Focus) 22.01.2026 10min

  Zní tvoje čeština správně, ale pořád tak nějak tvrdě nebo roboticky? V této epizodě objevíš tři česká filler words – no, jako, prostě – díky kterým budeš znít přirozeněji, uvolněněji a zůstaneš v konverzaci bez stresu. Měj se hezky, uč se česky.Learn more: free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod The post 325 Jak znít víc česky: no, jako, prostě (Intermediate Vocabulary Focus) appeared first on slowczech.
• #3 Speak Czech in real life: How confidence in Czech is built 15.01.2026 8min

  Confidence in Czech isn’t about talent or perfect Czech grammar, it’s about feeling safe enough to stay in the conversation. In this episode, you’ll learn why freezing happens and how tiny “Czech reps” help your brain relax and speak naturally. free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod The post #3 Speak Czech in real life: How confidence in Czech is built appeared first on slowczech.
• 324 Seznamování v češtině: Na co se ptát? (Beginner Real Conversation) 08.01.2026 12min

  Meeting new people in a foreign language is hard.You might understand Czech, but when it’s time to speak, you don’t know what to ask. This episode is exactly about that.In episode 324 Seznamování v češtině: Na co se ptát?, you’ll listen to a simple, realistic speed-dating story and learn practical questions that Czechs actually use when getting to know someone.This beginner-friendly episode is ideal if you want to:speak Czech with less stresspractice basic questions about work, hobbies, and personalityhear slow, clear, natural Czechunderstand the difference between what people say and what they thinkNo grammar explanations. No pressure to be perfect.Just real Czech in a real situation that you can start using right away. Listen to the episode and discover that even simple questions can lead to real conversation. free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod The post 324 Seznamování v češtině: Na co se ptát? (Beginner Real Conversation) appeared first on slowczech.
• 323 Co novýho? Small talk na zastávce (Beginner Real Conversation) 11.12.2025 5min

  With Monča a Daniela you’ll hear real Czech small talk with phrases like „hele“, „jako“, „tyjo“ and „ehhh, nevím no“, plus weekend plans, weather chat and simple ways to keep the conversation going… all beginner-friendly and natural. Měj se hezky, uč se česky! free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod The post 323 Co novýho? Small talk na zastávce (Beginner Real Conversation) appeared first on slowczech.
• #2 Speak Czech in real life: Why your brain freezes when Czechs talk to you (and how to stay calm) 04.12.2025 15min

  When your Czech suddenly disappears, your brain is not your enemy… it’s just panicking and trying to protect you :))In this second episode of “Speak Czech in real life”, you’ll learn why you freeze with real Czechs and tiny tools that help you stay calm, steady and actually enjoy the conversation. free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: slowczech.com/kit/pod Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion/pod The post #2 Speak Czech in real life: Why your brain freezes when Czechs talk to you (and how to stay calm) appeared first on slowczech.
• 322 Setkání v Brně: Kam jdeme na kafe a jídlo? (Advanced Real Conversation) 27.11.2025 4min

  Learn Czech naturally through real stories and conversations.In this episode, you’ll discover how Czechs talk when they meet a friend in the city and try to choose a place for coffee, dessert or dinner.You’ll hear a natural dialogue full of useful phrases you can use the next time you meet someone in Czech — asking where to go, talking about cafés, restaurants and food, and sharing your preferences in a friendly way.If you want more natural Czech in your life, this episode is for you.Listen more podcasts on www.slowczech.com/podcasts. 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 322 Setkání v Brně: Kam jdeme na kafe a jídlo? (Advanced Real Conversation) appeared first on slowczech.
• #1 Speak Czech in real life: Why you still can’t use what you learned 21.11.2025 15min

  Learn Czech naturally through real stories and conversations.In this episode, you’ll discover why you understand Czech… but still can’t use it in real life and how to finally speak with confidence, ease, and a little Czech playfulness. We explore the difference between textbook Czech and the Czech people actually speak, why your brain freezes in real moments, and how to prepare for the situations you truly live in: doctors, školka, neighbours, family lunches, all of it.You’ll leave with a simple method you can start using today to speak more naturally and feel more at home here. Free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: www.slowczech.com/kit Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersion The post #1 Speak Czech in real life: Why you still can’t use what you learned appeared first on slowczech.
• 321 V Brně: Moravák, orloj a zmrzlina (Intermediate, Culture) 30.10.2025 8min

  Learn Czech naturally through real stories and conversations.In this episode, you’ll join Monika on a walk through the streets of Brno: from Moravské náměstí to the famous Brno astronomical clock, and of course, a stop for the best Božský kopeček ice cream. You’ll hear how native speakers really talk about places, describe what they see, and share small stories — all in slow, clear Czech you can understand. It’s perfect for intermediate learners who want to feel confident in real Czech conversations and enjoy the language as it’s truly spoken. Free “Real Czech Starter Kit”: www.slowczech.com/kit Immersion Program: www.slowczech.com/immersionTags:learn Czech, speak Czech, real Czech, Czech conversation, Czech grammar, Czech phrases, Czech culture, Czech for expats The post 321 V Brně: Moravák, orloj a zmrzlina (Intermediate, Culture) appeared first on slowczech.