Learn Czech in Prague: September courses for expats at Charles University

For many foreign residents, learning Czech is less about mastering perfect grammar and more about making everyday life feel easier, clearer, and more connected. It’s a small step with a big impact that can make everyday life easier, whether you are talking to your doctor, dealing with paperwork, making local friends, or advancing your career.

So grab your backpack and get ready to make some flashcards, because you’re about to go back to school. New Czech language courses at Charles University start this September, with options for beginners, intermediate learners, advanced speakers, and busy professionals. Because, let’s face it – there comes a point when you need to know a little more than just “Dobrý den” to get by in Czechia.

The Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies (UJOP) of Charles University has been helping international students and foreign residents learn Czech for decades. Classes take place near Prague’s National Theatre, in one of the city’s most central and accessible districts.

Courses are taught by experienced teachers who specialize in Czech as a foreign language and understand the challenges international students face when learning a new language.

Lessons focus on practical communication and real-life situations, from everyday conversations and shopping to work, university life, and dealing with official matters.

September enrollment is now open for a wide range of programs, including:

Whether you are learning Czech for daily life, professional development, or future studies, the course options are designed to support different goals and schedules.

Classes are organized according to language level and taught in small groups, giving students regular opportunities to practice speaking and interact with classmates from around the world.

Learning also extends beyond the classroom. Students can participate in cultural events, excursions, theater projects, and other activities that help them experience Czech culture firsthand.

For foreigners settling into life in Czechia, this combination of language practice and cultural context can be especially useful. It gives students a chance to use Czech outside textbook exercises and build confidence in real situations.

Many learners describe their time at UJOP as an important step in their Czech journey.

“I am now much more confident in my Czech,” says Solhee from Korea.

Anton, a former UJOP student who now works as a surgeon in Most, was able to build his career in Czechia after learning Czech. He remembers the support he received from his teachers. 

“The teaching there was not only compassionate and very human but also professional,” he explains. “There was always enough information, and they always knew how to present the information in an understandable way.”

UJOP is part of Charles University, one of Europe’s oldest universities and a long-standing institution for international education in Czechia.

In addition to Czech language courses, it supports international students preparing for degree programs at Czech universities through specialized foundation programs in areas such as Economics and Business, Engineering and IT, Humanities, Arts and Architecture, Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.

The institute also contributes to the professional development of Czech language teachers, bringing decades of experience into its classroom approach.

Whether your goal is to feel more confident in everyday life, expand your career in Czechia, prepare for future studies, or connect more deeply with your new home, learning Czech can make life here easier to navigate.

September courses are now open for enrollment, and places in small-group classes are limited.

Find the Czech language course that suits your level, schedule, and goals, and start learning this autumn with Charles University.