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slowczech – Learn Czech for Real Life

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Show overview

slowczech – Learn Czech for Real Life has been publishing since 2016, and across the 10 years since has built a catalogue of 354 episodes. That works out to roughly 50 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.

Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 6 min and 13 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 17 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2016, with 58 episodes published. Published by slowczech.

Episodes
354
Running
2016–2026 · 10y
Median length
9 min
Cadence
Fortnightly

From the publisher

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.

Latest Episodes

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338 7 most unfortunate town names in Czechia 😭

Jun 18, 20269 min

337 Why Czechs eat coffins, pinwheels and little wreaths

Jun 11, 20266 min

336 Strange Czech Food That Locals Love

Jun 4, 20267 min

6 divných cyklistických pravidel v Česku (s Eliškou)

May 28, 20266 min

7 weird Czech hiking rules nobody prepares foreigners for

May 21, 20265 min

333 Try this quiz: How Czech Are You? (Beginner Culture & Mindset)

May 14, 202610 min

332 Tři Pohádky – 3 fairy tale films you must see (Beginner Culture & Mindset)

Apr 30, 20265 min

331 Rozumíš, ale nemluvíš? Příběh slowczech (Intermediate Story)

Apr 16, 20269 min

330 Learn Czech prepositions NA and DO with a simple story (Beginner Grammar in Action)

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 Learn Czech prepositions NA and DO with a simple story (Beginner Grammar in Action) appeared first on slowczech.

Apr 9, 20266 min

329 Zapomněl, že má manželku – spisovatel Jaroslav Hašek (Intermediate Culture)

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.

Mar 26, 20264 min

[EN] Czech cases: learn them without declension tables

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.

Mar 12, 202618 min

328 Krteček se ptá: Kde bydlíš? (beginner grammar: locative in dialogue)

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.

Feb 27, 20267 min

327 Relaxace: Mluv česky v klidu (All Levels How to Learn Smarter)

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.

Feb 19, 20266 min

326 Kulturní šoky cizinců v Česku. Did that surprise you too? (beginner culture)

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.

Feb 5, 20266 min

325 Jak znít víc česky: no, jako, prostě (Intermediate Vocabulary Focus)

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.

Jan 22, 202610 min

#3 Speak Czech in real life: How confidence in Czech is built

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.

Jan 15, 20268 min

324 Seznamování v češtině: Na co se ptát? (Beginner Real Conversation)

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.

Jan 8, 202612 min

323 Co novýho? Small talk na zastávce (Beginner Real Conversation)

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.

Dec 11, 20255 min

#2 Speak Czech in real life: Why your brain freezes when Czechs talk to you (and how to stay calm)

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.

Dec 4, 202515 min

322 Setkání v Brně: Kam jdeme na kafe a jídlo? (Advanced Real Conversation)

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.

Nov 27, 20254 min
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