The pros and cons of learning Czech online vs. in the classroom
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Learning a language is a social activity; so how do you improve your linguistic skills in an era of social distancing?
"I forgot the word for..." How living abroad makes us lose touch with our mother tongue
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If Czechlish and Euro-English have crept into your conversation you may be interested to know why
Do you know your Bohemisms? These English words were borrowed from Czech
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It's well known that words like "tolar" and "robot" have Czech roots but some of these may surprise you
11 fun YouTube channels for learning or practicing Czech
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For anyone who's got a little extra time on their hands these days, these channels will help you brush up your Czech!
10 expert tips for raising a bilingual child in the Czech Republic
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A guide to navigating the tricky terrain of raising bilingual kids
10 sweet ways to express your love in Czech
Why aren’t Czechs big huggers? And should you actually call your beloved a “little butt”? These and more tips for terms of endearment
Božena Němcová, icon of Czech freedom, was born 200 years ago today
Czech author Božena Němcová helped to revive interest in creating Czech literature and fought for women's rights
10 free (or really cheap) and easy ways to learn Czech in Prague
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If 2020 is the year you promised yourself you'd master the Czech language, then it's time to get out there and speak it! Here's how:
Czech-to-English Christmas card templates just in time for the holidays
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For many foreigners living in Prague it isn't finding the right gift that's the challenge come Christmastime, it's writing the card in Czech!
Bowie lives: Prague's hottest ticket is a multilingual Lazarus
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An English-subtitled adaptation of David Bowie's farewell musical will appeal to fans of his original songs
Over half of Czechs believe all women should take an "-ova" surname
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The protection of the Czech language and respect for traditional values are the most common arguments for insisting on the gender inflection of surnames
12 things you didn't know about the Czech language
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From untranslatable words to that impossible-to-pronounce 'Ř' sound, the Czech language continues to fascinate (and frustrate!) those who learn it
Prague launches campaign supporting Velvet Revolution’s 30th anniversary
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Prague is launching a campaign to mark the 30th anniversary of November 1989
Why you keep quitting Czech class and how to make your lessons really stick
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A new language school in Vinohrady wants to help foreigners get fluent with minimal stress
Mňam! 15 scrumptious Czech food and drink sayings
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Bread, pastries, dumplings, and beer don’t just feature in Czech culture and cuisine, but in the language, too!
Czechs have the world's best sense of humor, says Monty Python's Michael Palin
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Michael Palin says the Czechs feel everything is up for laughter, and do not have a laughter ceiling like other countries
It's hotter than a blacksmith's forge: 15 Czech expressions for extreme heat
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What do you say in Czech when it's hotter than hot?
