From A2 to B1: Everything you need to know about Czech language tests
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Czech language exams are a major hurdle many. Here’s what the A2 and B1 tests involve, who needs them, and who is exempt.
Do you need to speak Czech to live in Czechia? Increasingly the answer is yes
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English can take you far in Czechia. But for many expats Czech becomes essential for independence, family, work and a deeper connection to the country.
'Dovolená' explained: Why the Czech word for vacation means permission
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A look at the origins of the word 'vacation' and the essential vocabulary you need to know before taking one this summer.
From medlar to quince: The ‘exotic’ fruits hidden across the Czech countryside
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Strange, beautiful, and often untranslatable, these fruits, flowers, and fields define the Czech countryside from spring through autumn.
Dating in Czech: Words and phrases for love, kisses, and rejection
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Spring might just be the perfect time to try out some of these in real life (just don't get your heart broken when your date 'gives you the basket').
Czech diacritics and iPhone passwords: Don't get locked out in new update
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Apple has removed the standalone háček from its iPhone keyboard in a new iOS update, leaving at least one user locked out of their device.
Xia yes, Gambrinus, no: Czechia's 2026 list of approved baby names revealed
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Choosing a name for a newborn remains a process governed by strict linguistic standards; more parents are bucking those traditions.
Who speaks Moravian Croatian? Understanding Czechia's minority languages
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A new report shows that vulnerable languages, spoken by a smaller group of citizens, are in dangering of fading without stronger support.
Czechia's permanent residence language exam is getting an update tomorrow
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The writing and speaking sections of the A2 test are set to undergo structural changes. What does this mean for candidates as they prepare?
What does the bear say? From 'brum' to 'haf' how animals 'speak' Czech
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Animals, of course, do not change their 'language' at national borders. What changes is the way we perceive and represent their sounds.
QUIZ: Do you know what these Czech idioms *really* mean?
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Test your Czech! From ‘Mám okno’ to ‘To je bomba!’, can you guess the real meanings of these tricky Czech idioms?
Češi, do toho! 7 words you need to watch a hockey match in Czechia
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Knowing a few typical expressions can make watching this beloved national sport with fellow fans much more exciting.
Which Czech cities and regions speak the best English?
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Czechia jumped ahead this year overall, but the country continues to score higher in reading than in speaking, while regional gaps exist.
Make Czech part of your daily life: These language courses offer a progressive pathway
Learn Czech your way with a variety of on-site and remote courses open year-round, with flexible schedules ranging from six weeks to two semesters.
Czechia rises in global English-skills index, but still falls behind all neighbors
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The widescale study also revealed that, among large cities, Prague did not have the country's highest English proficiency.
Learn how Czechs talk about death: With sensitivity and humor
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Halloween is upon us, and this is also a time when the deceased are remembered. These Czech phrases prepare you for this time of year.
Why Britain’s strict new language rules would hurt Czechia’s economy
While Britain raises English standards for migrants, Czechia looks to balance language expectations with urgent workforce needs.
