Czech among the world's most difficult languages for English-speakers
The new ranking is based on the latest data from the Foreign Services Institute and language-learning platforms around the world.
Beskydy, Krkonoše, Šumava: How did the Czech mountains get their names?
Learn the ancient Slavic terms and Czech lore that give the country's majestic mountains their names.
Learn Czech 'like a king' at Charles University Institute
Learn Czech successfully at the renowned Charles University in Prague; both on-site in Prague or online courses now available.
Little tree, little gift, little Jesus: 'Tis the season to learn Czech diminutives
The holiday season is the perfect time to brush up on Christmas vocabulary, which often takes the diminutive form.
Sníh, sněží, Sněžka: Essential Czech snow vocabulary to learn this winter
Brush up on your snowy-weather Czech as we await the first snowfall of the season.
Motivation for learning a second foreign language low among Czech pupils
Around 60 percent of students reported no opportunity to use their secondary language with native speakers.
Brno speaks better English than Prague, says new language-proficiency index
A new ranking shows Czechs' English-language skills falling behind neighboring countries, including Slovakia.
10 words and expressions that bottle up Czech drinking culture
In the Czech language, evenings when you drink like a rainbow can sometimes end with a monkey (or cat) calling on you.
5 words and phrases that perfectly describe the Czech approach to life
Musicians, crafty jack-of-all-trades, and moderate drinkers: these colorful phrases shed light on the Czech character through language.
Czech tennis players serve up debate '-ová' use of gender suffix for foreign players
As tennis season winds down, the discussion about how foreign players' last names appear in the Czech media is heating up.
Education minister: English should be compulsory for all Czech schoolchildren
Mikuláš Bek believes either German or French should be mandatory second foreign language subjects, and Russian should be phased out.
CONFIRMED: Non-EU residence seekers to pay for Czech language exam as of 2024
The maximum fee for the exam will increase from CZK 2,500 to CZK 3,200 starting in January 2024.
5 ways Charles University's language institute helps foreigners master Czech – for good
Professional teachers, a supportive atmosphere, and cultural immersion give students at the Charles University's language institute an edge.
Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning enriches Prague's cultural landscape
The center will help people learn a language used by over a billion people and also familiarize themselves with the culture of Taiwan.
10 Czech body-part idioms to keep on the tip of your tongue
Are you wet behind the ears and looking to improve your Czech? Learn idioms about body parts from the experts at Charles University.
Iks, ikska, or křížek: What will tweets now be called in Czech?
The rebranding of Twitter has left people worldwide confused over terminology for the short online messages.
Learn Czech with Charles: Words and phrases that express extreme heat
Can you feel the heat? Tips for idioms describing summer temperatures from the experts at Charles University.