Is 2023 the year you learn Czech? Make your resolutions stick with winter intensives
Charles University's intensive courses, both in person and online, offer custom learning experiences for all priorities and levels of fluency.
Czech bedtimes stories app Readmio expands to international markets
Thanks to a CZK 25 million investment, the Czech-made app that helps bilingual families enjoy fairy tales together is going global.
A new Czech app wants to be the Uber of human translation
The app was designed to help non-Czech speakers overcome the language barrier in complex or emergency situations.
'Nazdar' and 'čauzr' – a brief history of Czech greetings from past to present
Ways to say hello or goodbye have changed in Czechia through time, and new expressions continue to evolve today.
Which Czech city speaks the best English? Hint: It's not Prague
Despite recent improvements, Czechia still ranks lower for English proficiency than the majority of European countries.
Czechia is 'most challenging' country in Europe to navigate linguistically
The poor English-language proficiency of the locals is one of the reasons why native English speakers have a hard time in the Czech Republic.
Czech Olympic Committee drops ‘Czech Republic’ for ‘Czechia’
The change, which should be in effect for the 2024 Olympics, is part of an effort to unify how the country is presented internationally.
TELL US: Which Czech habits have you adopted since moving here?
Carp fishing, mushroom picking, and pomlázka: are there any Czech habits that you have picked up while living in the country?
From 'Abeceda' to 'Žák': An expat parent's guide to Czech school terminology
These key Czech terms and phrases will help expat parents face the new school year with confidence.
Intensive language courses at Charles University to start autumn cycle
At the Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies of Charles University foreigners can study Czech in the very heart of Prague.
Czech command of foreign languages among the worst in Europe
One in 10 Czechs has minimal English-language skills, while just seven percent speak the language proficiently.
Parent-and-toddler groups help expats in Prague build community
Nessie, the Park Lane International School’s English Preschool is launching a free parent and toddler meet-up.
The best of all worlds: Prague educator explains why being bilingual matters
Czech-English program Young Hippocampus incorporates the best of the Czech and international educational systems in a cost-effective bilingual initiative.
Czechia or Česko? National teams seek a single name across all sports
Sports officials say it's currently a free-for-all with different teams using different national names on uniforms.
10 things German-speakers need to know about working and living in Czechia
We asked long-term Austrian and German expats living in the Czech Republic to share their tips and advice for life in 'Tschechien.'
'A step backwards': Proposed changes to Czech foreign-language curriculum draw scrutiny
The Education Ministry has proposed abolishing the requirement to learn a second language from the eighth grade onwards.
Czech courses in high demand among Ukrainian and other foreign students
Today the city of Prague launched free language courses for refugees while private schools offer free or discounted classes with capacity filling up
